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

BMS Upgrade Programme (2016)

Funding source
SALIX
Lifespan
1 year
Emission source
Natural Gas
Emissions saved
1,100 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£150,000
Annual savings
£25,000
Glasgow City Council

Street Lighting Upgrdae (2017)

Rises in unit costs mitigate financial savings.

Funding source
Capital and Green Investment Bank
Lifespan
10 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity
Emissions saved
6,680 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£10,000,000
Annual cost
£5,047,000
Annual savings
£144,000
Glasgow City Council

3 carparks LED lighting and control (2020)

Funding source
Salix
Lifespan
20 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity (generation)
Emissions saved
124 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£311,436
Annual savings
£51,430
Glasgow City Council

4 secndary Schools Lighting upgrade (2020)

Funding source
Salix
Lifespan
20 years
Emission source
Grid Electricity (generation)
Emissions saved
144 tCO2e per year
Capital cost
£587,876
Annual savings
£68,175
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