Primrose Hospice’s Journey to Sustainability

Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre has recently completed an 18-month transformation towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. This ambitious journey has seen the installation of solar panels and the connection to a biomass boiler, marking significant milestones in the charity’s green initiatives.

Their solar panels now generate over half of the hospice’s electricity, meaning they are able to run more efficiently. By shifting to solar energy, the charity has significantly cut down on its electricity costs while contributing to a cleaner environment.

Primrose Hospice has also recently connected to a nearby biomass boiler, which uses organic materials like wood pellets to produce heat. This innovative system replaces traditional heating methods, reducing the charity’s dependency on natural gas and further lowering its carbon emissions.

David Burrell, Chief Executive Officer, expressed his pride in the achievements. “Our journey towards sustainability is not just about making eco-friendly choices, but also about setting an example to our community. It has been a fantastic start for Primrose Hospice, and these schemes have reduced our carbon footprint by the equivalent emissions from 45 cars every year. We will be making further changes where possible to contribute to this important issue.”

If you’d like to find out more about Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre visit: https://primrosehospice.org