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PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE ROLL-OUT OF NATIONAL HEAT NETWORK


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new partnership has been appointed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to deliver progress under the


Heat Network Zoning Consultancy Framework. Global engineering and sustainability


development consultancy Arup will be working with its partner, the national mapping service Ordnance Survey (OS), to deliver technical and consulting services around the identifi cation and development of heat network zones in England. Heat networks are one of the most cost-eff ective


ways of providing secure, reliable and aff ordable heat. They use insulated underground pipes to carry heat from centralised sources to customers – such as homes, hospitals or schools. Heat network zoning is designed to transform the


development of new heat networks by designating geographic zones so that local authorities and heat network developers can swiftly identify where new large-scale strategic heat networks should be constructed. This strategic approach will enhance the


effi ciency of the heat network development process, providing a framework to help streamline and


services to support the assurance processes around the underlying zoning model. The organisations will collaborate to build on the


Framework’s valuable contributions to the DESNZ Zoning pilot project, Heat Network Zoning Transition, Advance Zoning, and City Decarbonisation Delivery programmes. Stephen Cook, director, urban energy, at Arup,


target the multi-billion-pound investment needed to deliver heat networks on the scale required to meet the UK’s Net Zero goals. It will move the heat network programme from policy planning to large scale implementation, supporting and facilitating the development of new networks. Heat network zones could play a critical role in


accelerating Britian’s Net Zero ambitions. Currently, they provide about 3% of total UK heat. Government analysis shows that heat network zones could provide up to 20% of resilient low carbon UK heat by 2050.


Arup and OS together provide trusted and authoritative data, digital and energy modelling


commented: “Heat network zoning will drive the development of low carbon heat networks at speed and scale across England. Since 2021, Arup and other partners have been working closely with the DESNZ to assess options and develop the design for how heat network zoning could work in practice. “This new appointment will allow Arup and our


partners to help DESNZ pivot from policy design to policy implementation, supporting the formation the new zoning body organisations, equipping them with the tools and capabilities they need to succeed, and driving forward the development of strategic heat network zone projects.” For more information about the heat zoning network, visit Heat network zoning: overview - GOV. UK (www.gov.uk)


MP WELCOMED TO BRABAZON, A NEW CITY DISTRICT IN THE SOUTH-WEST


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laire Hazelgrove, Member of Parliament for the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency, visited Brabazon, the new neighbourhood


for Bristol being built on the historic former Filton Airfi eld, to see fi rst-hand the installation of Ecodan heat pumps by Mitsubishi Electric. Through the project, Property developer YTL


Developments is showing its commitment to building sustainable, energy-effi cient new homes in partnership with Mitsubishi Electric. Reducing emissions from properties is a key pillar to reaching the government’s target of Net Zero by 2050.


During the visit, Claire Hazelgrove was given a tour of the latest developments at Brabazon. YTL Developments is installing Ecodan heat


pumps, a low-carbon heating solution, at The Heritage District: the latest collection of new two, three and four-bedroom homes at Brabazon. The


Ecodan heat pumps are advanced systems that provide an energy-effi cient alternative to traditional heating methods. By switching to heat pumps, homeowners can reduce both carbon emissions and their household energy costs. Sustainability is at the heart of the vision for


Brabazon. Alongside the Ecodan heat pumps, every new home at The Heritage District is rated ‘A’ on their predicted Energy Performance Certifi cates thanks to solar panels, excellent insulation and a network of garden streets and squares that are designed to boost biodiversity. Speaking after the visit, Ms Hazelgrove said:


“The new community and homes at Brabazon have a strong focus on energy effi ciency, by using the latest in modern technology. Mitsubishi Electric’s Ecodan heat pumps are providing a renewable heating solution and I’m proud that the standard is being set here in our part of the world.”


6 December 2024


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