Welsh Government Energy Service

The Welsh Government Energy Service is a programme funded by the Welsh Government, providing support to public sector organisations and community enterprises to help them progress their energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The programme supports the Welsh Government’s target for a Net Zero public sector and 1GW of locally owned renewable energy in Wales by 2030.

We run the Welsh Government Energy Service in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust (EST), supported by other consortium members and Local Partnerships.

Expertise

Energy transition

Swansea Bay

The Energy Service impact  

Between 2018 and 2025, the Energy Service has supported the public sector and community enterprises to:  

  • Invest £270.7m to install renewable energy, building energy systems, low carbon heat and zero emission transport.
  • Install 49.18 MW of renewable energy capacity in Wales.
  • With an estimated £443m in local income and savings over the lifetime of the projects.
  • Saving an estimated 1.1 million tonnes of CO2e over the lifetime of the projects.

Read the latest Energy Service Impact Report here.

 

What we do

Building energy systems: Technical, commercial and procurement support is given to help develop the business case and secure finance for large scale energy efficiency or renewable projects. The Energy Service supports public bodies and community enterprises from the project concept stage through to completion.  

Transport: The Energy Service works with public bodies across Wales to help them adopt zero emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets. By offering funding for electric vehicles as well as advice on charging infrastructure, the Energy Service is helping organisations across Wales transition to zero emission travel.

Low carbon heat: Support to local authorities and the wider public sector to retrofit low carbon heating systems in public buildings through two grant schemes, the Local Authority Low Carbon Heat Grant (LALCHG) and the Public Sector Low Carbon Heat Grant (PSLCHG).  

Renewable energy: The Energy Service’s support for large scale renewable energy projects across Wales extends from initial project identification, through all development stages to implementation and operation, helping to harness the country’s natural resources for the benefit of local communities. The Energy Service works with public sector and community organisations to provide support in the transition to Net Zero.

Regional energy planning: The Energy Service works with stakeholders in North Wales, Mid Wales, the Swansea Bay City Region and the Cardiff Capital Region to develop and implement long term regional energy strategies, promoting transformative, green economic growth.  

Communities of practice: The Energy Service encourages public sector organisations and community enterprises to deliver their own decarbonisation projects by providing technical guidance, hosting webinars, sharing case studies and enabling peer-to-peer learning.

 

Who do we support?  

  • Welsh Government
  • Local authorities
  • Health boards and trusts
  • Universities, colleges and schools
  • National parks
  • Fire and rescue services
  • National museums and libraries
  • Arts and sports councils
  • Community councils
  • Community enterprises

 

How do we support?  

We provide technical, commercial, procurement and funding advice to projects through each stage:  

  • Opportunity identification
  • Business case
  • Financial commitment
  • Implementation
  • Reporting

We have a range of guidance notes offering advice on technologies, and case studies showing examples of best practice in Wales.  

 

Contact

For enquiries please email: enquiries@energyservices.wales

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