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7th April 2026

Heat pumps transform Tameside Hospital in £14m project

Vital Energi has partnered with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust on a £14m decarbonisation project that will cut carbon emissions at Tameside General Hospital by over 2,000 tonnes a year.

Having designed and developed the scheme, Vital Energi will construct a new energy centre housing a 2MW heat pump system, comprising four air source heat pumps and two water source heat pumps, supported by two efficient low temperature hot water boilers.

A new air source heat pump will also be installed within the Pathology block, replacing the old and inefficient gas boiler.

The project includes de‑steaming the site-wide heating and domestic hot water systems to improve temperature control and eliminate heat losses, enhancing overall energy efficiency.

A range of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) will also be installed. These include cavity and pipework insulation, hydronic optimisation of secondary systems, EC fan upgrades, upgrades to the building management systems, and roof‑mounted solar PV. More than 500 light fittings across the site will be upgraded to LEDs, including 170 emergency lights.

The Trust’s collaboration with Vital Energi represents a significant step toward improving the efficiency and sustainability of the estate. The project will significantly reduce the Hospital’s energy bills, savings that can be reinvested into frontline patient care.

The project is being delivered through the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF) Framework, which has been specifically created to fund complex energy infrastructure upgrades for public sector organisations.

“We’re proud to be working alongside the Trust on a project that will make a real difference to carbon reduction, energy efficiency and ultimately patient care. By integrating innovative heat pump technology, de steaming ageing infrastructure and delivering a comprehensive package of energy saving measures, we’re transforming the estate in a way that will deliver long term operational and environmental benefits. This investment represents a major step in the Trust’s decarbonisation journey, and we’re delighted to support them in delivering this scheme which reduces carbon emissions, cuts energy costs, and strengthens the resilience of healthcare services.”

John Runniff, , Account Development Manager at Vital Energi

“We are delighted to be working with Vital Energi on this milestone project to de-steam the heating infrastructure, whilst improving reliability and resilience of our engineering plant.”

Ian Hinitt, Head of Estates at Tameside Hospital

This project has been made possible through grant funding from Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), which prioritises reducing direct carbon emissions from public buildings by supporting projects that deliver the highest carbon savings.

The scheme is run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by Salix Finance.

“Every unit of energy saved in the NHS is a step toward cleaner air, better health outcomes, and a more resilient healthcare system, proving that energy efficiency is as vital as any treatment. This is about creating better buildings for the future, and healthier environments for the patients, the teams and everyone who visits a hospital.”

Ian Rodger , Director of Public Sector Decarbonisation at Salix

Alongside Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Vital Energi successfully guided eight clients through the Phase 4 application process, securing a total of £55.6 million for sustainable projects and contributing to the continued acceleration of the NHS Net Zero Strategy.