At Switch2, we recognise the critical role future generations play in shaping a sustainable world, which is why we proudly sponsored the Sustainability Award at the Young Enterprise Regional Finals. Partnering with Young Enterprise, the UK’s leading youth enterprise charity, demonstrates our ongoing commitment to highlight sustainable initiatives and support the next generation.
With the government aiming to supply the heating of 20% of all UK households from heat networks by 2050, improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness is critical for both operators and residents. Smart metering plays a key role in this transformation, offering real-time visibility, automation, and data-driven insights that aid operators in optimising system performance, reducing costs, and improving energy management.
Smart metering contributes to wider building operations by integrating with building management systems (BMS), supporting sustainability initiatives, and enhancing resident experience. This blog explores how smart metering technology is reshaping communal heat networks and the broader built environment.
With energy costs still affecting households and businesses across the UK in 2025, the conversation around heat metering in communal heat networks has never been more relevant. The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations (HNR) and the associated Cost Effectiveness Tool (CET) continue to shape the decisions of heat network operators. However, recent changes in energy pricing and policy mean that it’s time to re-examine metering and its cost-saving potential for residents.
With the energy price cap rising once again, and growing pressure to meet net zero targets, heat network operators, across all sectors of the industry, are rethinking how they are billing their residents. One model under increasing scrutiny is flat rate charging, where residents pay a fixed fee, regardless of their consumption. But does this approach offer fairness and efficiency, or is there a better way?
Our blog explores how metered consumption-based billing compares to flat rate charging and why more operators are making the switch to metering in 2025.
We recently hosted our conference Enhancing Efficiency, Assuring Compliance, bringing together industry experts from Switch2 and DESNZ for insightful presentations and panel discussions. The event provided support to Local Authorities and Housing Associations on how to improve heat network efficiency, whilst preparing for compliance with upcoming consumer and technical regulations.
Inspiration comes in many forms at Switch2, but nothing is quite as compelling as seeing a team member achieve a significant milestone.
Elliot, our Learning and Development Manager recently completed his Level 7 qualification, a journey of both professional and personal transformation. We sat down with Elliot to discuss this remarkable achievement, gaining insights into their motivation, the hurdles, and the ultimate rewards of their educational pursuit.
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