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AMBITION FOR HEAT NETWORKS GROWTH COULD BE JEOPARDISED IF POLICY DOESN’T CATCH UP


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Association UK (HPA UK) has


published a new set of recommendations urging Government to provide greater regulatory clarity, targeted funding and stronger policy recognition for heat pump-driven low-carbon heat networks, warning that the ambitions for heat networks will be diffi cult to achieve without a framework that supports deployment at scale. The publication, Accelerating the Deployment of Heat Pump Driven Low Carbon Heat Networks and Drilling, focuses on Shared Ground Loops (SGLs), ambient heat networks, heat pump driven traditional heat networks and the drilling infrastructure that underpins many of these systems. Key recommendations from HPA UK


¡ To help scale heat networks from around 3% of UK heat demand today to 20% by 2050, HPA UK recommends the UK Government: ¡ Formally recognise shared ground loops and ambient heat networks as compliant within zoning and regulatory frameworks, are aff orded the statutory rights accompanying zoned network status while ensuring standards and obligations are proportionate to their low-temperature nature. ¡ Support coordinated, area-wide rollout of heat networks by identifying viable locations early and enabling delivery through eff ective tools and funding. ¡ Design schemes to support heat pump-led networks in suitable buildings, with targeted measures that refl ect higher upfront costs and long-term benefi ts. ¡ Standardise drilling permitting, invest in targeted training, and enhance national ground data to unlock the full value of underutilised heat sources. In addition to these asks, the sector have committed to:


¡ Building the evidence base by compiling case studies that demonstrate the performance, cost-eff ectiveness and carbon benefi ts of heat pump-driven low-carbon heat networks and drilling-based solutions across a range of settings. ¡ Providing robust performance data to ensure the characteristics of heat pump-driven low-carbon heat networks are accurately refl ected in SAP, the Home Energy Model, HNTAS assessments and funding eligibility criteria. ¡ Developing and sharing technical guidance and best practice on SGL system design, commissioning, monitoring and long-term thermal management to support consistent quality across the sector. ¡ Demonstrating the economic and employment value of heat pump-driven low-carbon heat networks and drilling deployment to strengthen the case for continued investment and policy support. Commenting on the release, Dr Joel Hamilton, HPA UK Technical


Consultant said: “HPA UK’s key asks address the issues that have held back deployment and, with the right policies and support, the UK has a genuine opportunity to make heat pump-driven heat networks a cornerstone of its clean heat transition.”


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BDR THERMEA COMPLETES FULL ACQUISITION OF G.I. HOLDING


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DR Thermea, the international manufacturer of smart indoor climate solutions and parent


company of Baxi UK & Ireland, has announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of G.I. Holding, an Italian manufacturer of HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial applications.


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The acquisition builds on a partnership that began in 2023, when BDR Thermea acquired a 25% minority stake in G.I. Holding. Full ownership now strengthens strategic and operational alignment, and supports BDR Thermea’s 2030 growth ambitions. It also reinforces BDR Thermea’s long- term commitment to Italy as a key market and innovation hub within its European operations. Tjarko Bouman, chief executive of BDR Thermea, said: “This is a defining moment for BDR Thermea. G.I. Holding brings the high-capacity product portfolio, engineering expertise, and commercial competencies we need to deliver fully integrated decarbonisation solutions. With this step, we significantly expand our ability to serve the full spectrum of commercial HVAC needs – from residential complexes and hotels to data centres, education and retail environments.”


Tjarko Bouman, chief executive of BDR Thermea and Alberto Favero, managing director of G.I. Holding


6 August 2026


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