Emissions reduction projects

Local authorities in Scotland are required to publish yearly data on their compliance with their climate change duties – including the emissions reduction projects they are undertaking.

24 projects

Glasgow City Council

Duke St Car Park lighting control (2015)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
75 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£34,828
Annual savings
£17,660
Glasgow City Council

Queenspark Depot LED retrofit (2015)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
43 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£6,250
Annual savings
£9,683
Glasgow City Council

The Lighthouse installation of VSDs on HVAC plant (2015)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
41 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£7,900
Annual savings
£9,163
Glasgow City Council

Blochairn Fruitmarket LED Replacement (2015)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
64 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£59,706
Annual savings
£14,776
Glasgow City Council

Installation of pool covers at 8 Secondary Schools (2015)

Combined savings relating to both gas and electricity consumption reduction

Funding source
Capital
Lifespan
5 years
Emission source
Other
Emissions saved
202 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£126,071
Annual savings
£34,737
Glasgow City Council

The Lighthouse VSD and controls on escalators (2015)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
31 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£30,475
Annual savings
£6,463
Glasgow City Council

The Lighthouse Upgrade of BMS (2015)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Natural Gas
Emissions saved
35 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£53,353
Annual savings
£5,659
Glasgow City Council

Upgrade of heating control in 5 parks depots (2015)

Locked timers on electric radiators

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
128 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£21,120
Annual savings
£29,009
Glasgow City Council

RSBi Heating Upgrade (2015)

Replacement of old boilers with high efficiency CHP and controls.

Funding source
Capital and CEEF
Lifespan
20 years
Emission source
Natural Gas
Emissions saved
203 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£300,000
Annual savings
£34,500
Glasgow City Council

Shawlands High School LED Retrofit (2015)

Completed over two phases. Phase 1 savings verified, phase 2 savings verification pending.

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
192 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£224,519
Annual savings
£42,538
Glasgow City Council

Replacing oil-fired boilers with biomass (2014)

Funding source
ESCo Agreement
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Gas oil
Emissions saved
600 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£1
Annual cost
£1
Annual savings
£20,000
Glasgow City Council

Retrofit or refurbishment with LED lighting (2014)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
442 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£203,000
Annual cost
£1
Annual savings
£104,200
Glasgow City Council

Improved efficiency of school IT equipment (2014)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
3 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
1,600 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£210,000
Annual cost
£10,000
Annual savings
£315,000
Glasgow City Council

Introduction of pool covers (2014)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
15 years
Emission source
Natural Gas
Emissions saved
73 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£126,000
Annual savings
£10,300
Glasgow City Council

Boiler and heating system replacement (2014)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
20 years
Emission source
Natural Gas
Emissions saved
203 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£300,000
Annual savings
£34,500
Glasgow City Council

BMS upgrades (2014)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
15 years
Emission source
Natural Gas
Emissions saved
425 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£244,000
Annual cost
£12,000
Annual savings
£80,150
Glasgow City Council

Heating Controls Upgrade (2014)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
153 tCO2e per year
Annual savings
£47,300
Glasgow City Council

BMS Upgardes (2017)

Funding source
SALIX
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Natural Gas
Emissions saved
240 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£300,136
Annual cost
£25,000
Annual savings
£51,172
Glasgow City Council

LED Retrofit at multi-storey car parks (2017)

Funding source
SALIX
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
198 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£169,899
Annual savings
£48,645
Glasgow City Council

Lighting Controls Upgrade (2014)

Funding source
CEEF
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
150 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£149,000
Annual savings
£41,500
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