Driving sustainability forward: EV chargers and our green future
LYPFT taking a sustainable step forward, our EV chargers go live and solar panel investment incoming
Staff at Red Kite View and St Mary’s Hospital are now able to use electric vehicle (EV) chargers, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards a greener future. This initiative is part of the Trust’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting staff to make more sustainable travel choices. Further EV chargers will be installed across our owned estate in the coming months, so watch this (parking) space for updates!
By investing in EV infrastructure, we’re helping staff transition to low or zero-emission vehicles, aligning with the NHS Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy, which requires all NHS fleets to be fully decarbonised by 2032. The EV charger rollout is just one part of the LYPFT Green Plan (2025–2028), which sets out how we will reduce carbon emissions and embed sustainability across all areas of our work.
Solar Power to Cut Energy Bills and Carbon Emissions
More NHS trusts across England including LYPFT will benefit from additional Great British Energy funding for solar panels to cut their energy bills. The solar installation will reduce our use of grid electricity and is estimated to provide around 15% of our annual energy consumption for the St Mary’s House site, helping us reduce our carbon footprint and contribute towards decarbonising our estate in line with our Green Plan. The resulting reduction in energy costs long term will deliver savings that can be reinvested in other sustainability priorities and service user care.
Nationally, 24 new trusts have been added to the solar scheme, with 10 trusts receiving additional funding to expand installations, covering around 70 sites. In total, around 260 NHS sites will benefit from Great British Energy’s solar roll-out, alongside schools and military sites. This scheme is estimated to save the NHS up to £325 million in energy bills over its lifetime, with the average NHS site saving around £35,000 a year. NHS services have faced rising energy costs in recent years, with the NHS being the single biggest public sector energy user, spending an estimated £1.34 billion annually, almost double since 2019. By investing in clean, homegrown energy and EV infrastructure, we’re reducing costs, cutting emissions, and creating a more sustainable future for healthcare.
Dawn Hanwell, Chief Financial Officer & Deputy Chief Executive said:
“We are delighted that Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be part of the Great British Energy solar panel programme. The solar installation will reduce our use of grid electricity and is estimated to provide around 15% of our annual energy consumption for the St Mary’s House site. This will help us reduce our carbon footprint and contribute towards decarbonising our estate in line with our Green Plan. The resulting reduction in energy costs long term will deliver savings that can be reinvested in other sustainability priorities and service user care.”
Learn more about our Green Plan.
Page last updated: 31st Oct 2025 12:10pm