South Wales Fire and Rescue Service installed low carbon heating systems at three sites with support from the Energy Service.
Summary
In January 2025, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service secured over £198,000 through Round 1 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Heat Grant. This covered 90% of the capital costs for installing low carbon heating systems at three operational sites: Blaenavon, Abersychan, and Ogmore Vale.
Our support
Funding application support, technical guidance on heat pump selection and system design, and strategic advice on future-proofing installations.
Technology solution
- Replacement of gas heaters with 14 kW Mitsubishi air source heat pumps at all three sites.
- Upgraded National Grid connections.
- Twin-coil immersion heaters installed to enable future integration with solar PV systems.
Investment
- £198,000 grant funding via the Public Sector Low Carbon Heat Grant, covering 90% of capital costs.
Impact
- Expected 13 tCO₂e saved in the first year.
- 275 tCO₂e saved over the 15-year lifetime of the heat pumps.
- Improved energy efficiency and readiness for future renewable energy integration.
- Supports the service’s broader sustainability and operational resilience goals.
With Energy Service finance and support, we were able to decarbonise heat at three of our fire stations: Blaenavon, Abersychan and Ogmore Vale. Air source heat pumps and electric heating in appliance bays were installed with projects turning around quickly and smoothly. We appreciated the support and expertise offered by the Energy Service and hope to continue with the momentum around low carbon heat, to continue diversifying and futureproofing how our service is powered and collaborate on solutions.
Bethan Harvey, Sustainability Officer, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
