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Heat Networks Scotland and HPA UK form reciprocal partnership


H


eat Networks Scotland and the Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) have agreed a reciprocal membership partnership designed to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and support the expansion of low- carbon heat networks across Scotland. Both organisations say the partnership refl ects


a shared recognition that heat networks will be central to meeting Scotland’s net-zero targets and long-term energy security. The Climate Change Committee’s pathway for Scotland identifi es low-carbon heating as delivering 45% of emissions reductions by 2035, and assesses Scotland as having greater potential for heat networks than the rest of the UK. The Scottish Government has set deployment


targets requiring heat supplied through networks to reach 6 TWh by 2030 and at least 7 TWh by 2035, rising from an estimated 1.57 TWh in 2025. Meeting these goals will require a supportive policy framework and increased investment, themes highlighted in HPA UK’s recent publication, Accelerating the Deployment of Heat Pump-Driven Low-Carbon Heat Networks and Drilling. Through reciprocal membership, the two organisations will share expertise, strengthen


industry engagement, and contribute to policy development to create the conditions for growth in Scotland’s low-carbon heat network sector. Charlotte Lee, HPA UK Chief Executive, said: “Heat pump-driven low-carbon heat networks have an important role to play in delivering Scotland’s energy ambitions. Realising that potential will require strong cross-sector collaboration. Through this partnership with Heat Network Scotland, we look forward to bringing together expertise from across our memberships to share best practice, inform policy development and support the wider deployment of low-carbon heat solutions.”


Antoine Reguis, founding director of Heat Network Scotland, added: “Large-scale heat pumps are key components of future heat networks. The partnership between Heat Network Scotland and the Heat Pump Association will facilitate joined-up thinking, create synergies, and support the development of an aff ordable, resilient and sustainable energy system. We look forward to working together to share expertise, identify opportunities and support the continued development of low- carbon heat networks across Scotland.”


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