Introduction

Heat networks form an important part of the UK Government’s plan to reduce carbon and cut heating bills for customers. Through BEIS’s Heat Network Transformation Programme (HNTP) the Government is working with industry and local authorities – and investing over half a billion pounds in funds and programmes – to develop new heat networks and improve existing ones.

Below, is a collection of information and resources relating to the HNTP,
along with information on careers in the heat networks sector.

Support for heat networks

Feasibility and detailed project development

The Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU)
The Heat Networks Delivery Unit provides grant funding and guidance through the early stages of project development.

Commercialisation and construction

The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)
A capital grant fund supporting the development of low carbon heat networks for organisations in the public, private, and third sectors in England.

Finance and investment

BEIS Heat Investment Vehicle (BHIVE)
A dynamic purchasing system for public sector heat network owners and developers to procure funding and funding-related services. (BEIS delivery partner website)

Regulation and policy

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Guidance and resources

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Procurement routes

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Further information

BEIS’s Heat Networks pages on the GOV.UK web site contain extensive resources to assist project sponsors and their supply chain partners when planning and developing a heat network project. Please visit: