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The University of the West of Scotland has improved the efficiency of its heating and lighting systems across campus following Scottish Funding Council funding.

Queen Margaret University has utilised its £109,600 loan from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) delivered by Salix Finance to cut energy from inefficient hand dryers and lighting to reduce its environmental impact significantly. 

Oxford Universities Wolfson College celebrated the completion of works which have transformed gas to electricity in its Powell and Moya Buildings to zero carbon emissions, made possible by a £5m grant as part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

Berkshire College of Agriculture have put together an ambitious heat decarbonisation plan after receiving funding from Salix Finance.

Following a loan from the Scottish Funding Council, Abertay University has implemented carbon saving upgrades that will lower emissions yearly by 265 tonnes.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has worked to radically transform its estate to significantly cut its carbon output after COP27.

Using a Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme grant, Berkshire College of Agriculture have upgraded their building energy management system.

Cranfield University has been awarded £4.9m for a wide range of environmental improvements centred on its district heating system.

The Salix Recycling Fund is a ring-fenced capital provided by Salix and matched by the partner organisation for energy-saving projects with 10 years paybacks.

The Scottish Funding Council provide accessible support and finance, with interest-free loans for carbon reduction projects for higher education institutions.

The application process for the Scotland Recycling Fund is easy and is made up of these five simple steps.

Learn more about the Scottish Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme with our frequently asked questions guide.