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Mitchell Library's £2M Green Upgrade Funded
27 Nov
Summary
- Mitchell Library to replace gas boiler with heat pumps.
- Scottish Government grants £2 million for upgrade.
- Project aims to cut energy bills and emissions.
The Mitchell Library, a landmark in Glasgow, is undergoing a substantial heating system overhaul funded by a grant exceeding £2 million from the Scottish Government's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund. This initiative focuses on replacing the library's current gas boiler with advanced air and water source heat pumps, significantly enhancing energy efficiency.
This upgrade is one of ten projects nationwide receiving a combined £12 million to decarbonise public buildings. The funding supports various energy-saving measures, such as better insulation, new windows, and solar panels, alongside the transition away from fossil fuel heating systems to greener alternatives.
Climate Action and Energy Secretary Gillian Martin highlighted the importance of clean heating investments for reducing emissions and energy costs, emphasizing the public sector's role in leading Scotland's journey towards net-zero emissions.
