We’re proud to work with Greater Manchester on a new public building decarbonisation initiative
Salix expertise supports the GMCA’s Public Building Retrofit fund, aiding the decarbonisation of Greater Manchester’s public estate.
We're proud to be working in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on an initiative to help decarbonise public sector buildings across the region.
The new Public Building Retrofit fund (PBRf), launched and administered by GMCA, will provide grant funding to public sector organisations to support the installation of low-carbon heating systems and energy efficiency measures in their buildings.
We will play a key role in the delivery of the fund by undertaking the technical assessment of funding applications.
With up to £28 million of capital funding available between 2025/26 and 2027/28, the scheme will support Greater Manchester’s ambition to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reach net zero by 2038. This is 12 years ahead of the UK’s national target.
We are delighted to work with the teams at Greater Manchester Combined Authority on this important scheme.
We bring extensive experience and proven expertise in delivering large-scale energy efficiency programmes across the public sector.
This funding for GMCA has been delivered as part of the government’s devolution policy, providing mayoral authorities the tools to shape the future of their local areas, while improving accountability and building capacity across the local government sector.
Ian Rodger, director of public sector decarbonisation at Salix, said: “We are delighted to work with the teams at Greater Manchester Combined Authority on this important scheme.
“We bring extensive experience and proven expertise in delivering large-scale energy efficiency programmes across the public sector.
“Our work on the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme equips us well to support GMCA through effective and impactful technical assessments which will enable the successful delivery of decarbonisation projects.”
The fund will be delivered through a competitive application process, with several funding windows opening over the course of the programme.
The first application window is set to open this summer, with additional dates to be announced later in the year by GMCA.
Councillor Tom Ross, Greater Manchester Lead for Green City-Region, said: “Decarbonising our public buildings is a vital part of our journey to net zero and this fund will give local organisations the support they need to take action.
“The Greater Manchester Five-Year Environment Plan commits us to creating a carbon neutral, climate resilient city-region, and retrofit is central to that. This is about reducing carbon, but it’s also about creating jobs, supporting innovation, and making sure the benefits of greener growth are felt across all our communities.”
The initiative aligns closely with national policy priorities, targeting the 9% of UK emissions that come from heating buildings.
By supporting the replacement of fossil fuel-based systems and improving building efficiency, The Public Building Retrofit fund will contribute directly to reducing energy consumption and improving comfort in public buildings.
Ian added: “This partnership with GMCA shows our stakeholders the breadth of Salix’s capabilities and the value of our trusted expertise.
“We look forward to building on this relationship and continuing to expand our impact across the public sector and beyond.”
About Salix
At Salix, we are committed to supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future. Our mission is to help public sector and housing organisations reduce energy use, lower emissions, and meet net zero targets.
We deliver and administer grant and loan funding on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and the Scottish and Welsh governments, across the public and housing sectors.
Our flagship programmes include:
- Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
- Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
- Scotland’s Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund and Recycling Funds
- Wales’ Digarbon and Wales Funding programme
Beyond funding, we work together with public sector organisations throughout their decarbonisation journey, from project planning to delivery providing guidance, oversight and support every step of the way.
For full details about the Public Building Retrofit fund, visit the Public Building Retrofit fund - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
