The Welsh Government Energy Service (WGES) provided a record
£107.7 million in grant funding to help public sector
organisations deliver energy efficient projects across
Wales.
WGES ensures that public sector organisations in Wales are
leading the charge on the journey to net zero by providing grant
funding through a number of schemes to help reduce the cost of
energy efficiency projects.
This record level of investment was announced in the Energy
Service 2024-25 annual report, with WGES providing grant funding
to support 233 projects across 45 organisations, including local
authorities, health boards, universities, fire services and
national cultural institutions.
Projects include the installation of air source heat pumps,
electric fleet vehicles and charging points, rooftop solar panels
and energy efficient lighting.
The investment represents a step-change in Wales' clean energy
ambitions and will deliver substantial environmental benefits,
reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 28,487 tonnes of CO2e –
equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of approximately 10,000
UK homes.
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and
Rural Affairs, , recently visited Ysgol Brynhyfryd in
Denbighshire. The school received more than £185,000 in grant
funding through the Welsh Government's Low Carbon Heat Grant in
2023 to install heat pumps and solar panels, saving the school an
estimated 28 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
The Deputy First Minister said:
“Ysgol Brynhyfryd's impressive journey towards net zero deserves
to be championed. This exemplary project showcases the power of
collaboration between the school, Denbighshire Council and the
Welsh Government Energy Service, and demonstrates what we can
achieve when we work together with clear purpose and
determination."
"It's encouraging to see the impact our grant funding is having
across the public sector. We're committed to building on this
momentum - not only with renewable energy and building efficiency
improvements like heat pumps and solar panels, but also in areas
such as sustainable transport.”
Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, , said:
"I'm thrilled to see our public sector organisations in Wales
leading the charge in cutting carbon emissions while also making
such significant cost savings for taxpayers.
"This record level of investment demonstrates our commitment to
building a cleaner, more resilient Wales for generations to
come."
Notes to editors
The Welsh Government Energy Service report is published here:
Energy service: impact
report 2024 to 2025 | GOV.WALES
What WGES supported and where in 2024-25
In 2024-25, £107.7 million was secured in funding for energy
efficiency, renewable energy, low carbon heat and zero emission
fleet projects (supporting to financial close**):
- 4 projects for 2 colleges
- 8 projects for 4 community enterprises
- 12 projects for 3 fire and rescue services
- 6 projects for 5 health boards and trusts
- 188 projects for 22 local authorities
- 3 projects for 2 national parks
- 2 projects for Natural Resources Wales
- 2 projects for National Museum Wales
- 8 projects for 5 universities
The Welsh Government Energy Service supports public sector and
community groups at every stage in the project development
pipeline.
Alongside the projects that reached financial close, we supported
large-scale strategic renewables projects to meet key stage gates
last year. We secured planning permission for six renewable
projects with energy generation capacity of 28.59MW.
Over the coming years, these projects will boost renewable energy
capacity across Wales, as well as a local ownership contribution
to an investment of £24.1m.
