Peel NRE Project Update
In 2020, the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) awarded £1,300,000 of grant funding to Peel Energy, now Peel NRE, with the aim of supporting the development of the Mersey Heat district [...]
Net Zero Universities: Decarbonising Heat On And Off Campus
Covid-19 unquestionably dominated 2020 – the year that was once predicted to be one of climate action – and while optimism is generally at its peak at the start of any new year, 2021 really could [...]
Funding The Transition To Net Zero: Heat Networks Investment Project Helps Kent County Council Meet 2030 Net Zero Target
Over £165 million of Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) funding has been awarded since the scheme opened for applications in 2019. The most recent recipient is Kent County Council, who has [...]
Heat Networks: a flexible approach to decarbonisation
In a mere 5 years time renewable energy is expected to overtake coal and become the largest source of electricity generation worldwide. This will mean renewables will supply one-third of the [...]
ENERGETIK PROJECT UPDATE
Energetik, North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and London Energy Limited (LEL) come together to guarantee very low carbon heat to more than 10,000 local homes and businesses. In 2020, the [...]
Heating must be central to reach net zero targets – and heat networks can realise this ambition
Heat networks will need to be an essential component in future heating strategies if the UK is to reach its net-zero goals, says Ken Hunnissett At the Green Horizon Summit in November 2020, the [...]
NEW FUNDING FRAMEWORK ANNOUNCED FOR HEAT NETWORKS TO FACILITATE TRASITION TO NET ZERO BY HELPING PUBLIC BODIES ACCESS PRIVATE CAPITAL
Heat delivered by heat networks will require a ten-fold increase in volume if the sector is to fulfil its potential in contributing to the UK’s net zero commitment by 2050 Development of this [...]
Innovative, Low Carbon Projects in North East Secure HNIP Funding
£6.7 million of funding has been awarded to proposed heat network schemes in the North East of England today through the Government’s £320 million Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP). Seaham [...]
How heat networks can contribute to decarbonisation
As we search for ways to build back a greener and more resilient society, this is the time to embrace solutions designed to proactively mitigate the next crisis – such as urban district heating [...]
Heat networks: the huge low carbon technology that no one is talking about
There is an attitude amongst the general public that, in terms of mitigating the climate crisis, an individual cannot make a significant difference. This attitude is understandable. As a singular [...]
