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Energy: Hospitals

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 17 February 2026UIN 112079

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Clean energy upgrades for hospitals and military sites, published on 5 February 2026, whether (a) Basildon hospital and (b) any hospitals in Essex will receive funding to improve energy efficiency.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

Basildon Hospital will receive £246,460 of funding for LED lighting energy efficiency upgrades.

Other sites from the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to receive funding for LED lighting energy efficiency upgrades are:

  • Braintree Community Hospital - £130,680
  • Broomfield Hospital - £1,976,876
  • Orsett Hospital - £330,532
  • Southend Hospital - £620,965
  • St Michael's Hospital – £354,777

Colchester Hospital is also receiving £137,940 for solar PV and is part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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