Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 17 February 2026.
James McMurdock
Independent, South Basildon and East Thurrock
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.
Martin McCluskey
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
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:
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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