AI Magazine Issue 12 2018

Acquisition International - Issue 12 2018 63 Sharing Knowledge Contacting Salix 1. Visit www.salixfinance. co.uk/loans 2. Complete online application form 3. Complete the Salix Compliance Tool with project details 4. Submit your application online 5. Salix will undertake a technical assessment and award funding within two weeks Salix provides you with a personal point of contact to support you throughout the process, from the loan application to project completion. Salix provides a free online resource to support the public sector with project development. In the knowledge share areas of the website, you can find: • A list of over 100 energy efficient technologies eligible for Salix Funding • Over 80 case study examples of projects completed across the public sector • Best practice calculations, past presentations and technical guidance • Over 300 project knowledge slides on energy efficient technologies including best practice and lessons learnt Register for free to access this resource at www.salixfinance. co.uk Salix is proud of the work the public sector has achieved so far and encourages organisations to visit the free knowledge share area on the website to find inspiring case study examples which showcase the excellent work being carried out which public sector organisations can become involved in. Image Caption: Gateshead Millennium Bridge One example is Gateshead Council who has completed over 67 energy efficiency projects in partnership with Salix, saving an estimated £725,000 in energy costs and 3,400 tonnes of carbon annually**. One of these projects involved upgrading the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge with specialist LED Lighting. ‘The lighting was installed seamlessly to the bridge throughout construction. We have reduced the energy bill whilst improving the illumination of this much used and loved Gateshead attraction.’ Derek Luke, Senior Mechanical Engineer at Gateshead Council Looking to the future, Gateshead Council have ambitious plans to improve efficiencies across their schools to create brighter and more comfortable learning environments for pupils and staff. The Council aim to do this by regulating heating and lighting in schools, installing new heating controls and LED Lighting. A further example is Kent County Council’s street lighting project. The project is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. In partnership with Salix, the Council is upgrading over 120,000 street lanterns to energy efficient LED and installing a smart Central Management System to optimise lighting. The works are set to reduce the Council’s street lighting energy consumption by 67% which equates to approximately 17,750 tonnes of carbon dioxide saved annually***. ‘As we near completion, we have been able to realise several benefits including cost savings for the taxpayer, cutting-edge technology and sustainability for the environment and future generations. We are also able to quickly rectify outages, to ensure that the correct amount of light is used, and roads are not over or under lit.’ Mike Whiting, Cabinet Member for Transport at Kent County Council This work reaches beyond delivering sustainability benefits for public sector organisations. It also improves the working and learning environments of the public sector; from brighter learning environments for children, to warmer and more comfortable patient environments within hospitals, to safer lit streets with brighter street lighting. To find out how Salix funding could benefit your organisation, please email: [email protected] or call 020 3102 6900.