Minister outlines UK heat network growth and regulation

The UK Minister for Local Energy and Jobs, Martin McCluskey, delivered a speech at the ADE Heat Network Conference setting out government support for heat networks, new regulation, and zoning plans.

• He said government has allocated more than £200 million across four Green Heat Network Fund announcements in the past 12 months for 20 low carbon heat network projects, and nearly £35 million for the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme across 65 projects.
• He also highlighted new Ofgem regulation, consumer protections, work with the National Wealth Fund, and a commitment for at least 10 English towns and cities to receive support to establish heat network zones after regulations go live.