Research and analysis

Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loans Scheme (PSEELS): evaluation

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the scheme in delivering energy efficiency and low carbon heat measures in public sector organisation buildings.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 31 July 2018
• Last updated: 13 March 2025 — See all updates

Documents

Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan scheme: interim evaluation report (added 2018)

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Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan scheme: interim evaluation report appendices (added 2018)

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Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan scheme: synthesis report (added March 2025)

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Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan scheme: evaluation technical annex (added March 2025)

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Details

This evaluation of the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme (PSEELS) since 2013 includes a process, impact and economic assessment. The scheme received a £255.3 million funding uplift in 2015 on the condition that such an evaluation was conducted.

Findings from the interim and synthesis reports cover:

• participation
• effectiveness of scheme design and delivery
• scheme outcomes, contribution and cost effectiveness
• wider lessons

PSEELS interim evaluation report (published 2018)

The interim report from the first phase of the evaluation covers:

• descriptive statistics of scheme participants
• interviews with key stakeholders
• early impact findings

PSEELS synthesis evaluation report (published 2025)

The synthesis report summarises findings from the process, impact and economic evaluation workstreams drawn from:

• scheme data
• qualitative and quantitative research with scheme participants and non-participants
• a cost effectiveness assessment

Published 31 July 2018

Last updated 13 March 2025 + show all updates

1. 13 March 2025

   Added the synthesis evaluation and technical method reports.

2. 31 July 2018

   First published.