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• heatnetworks Posted on 11 December 2019

  Election day: What could it mean for community heating?

  With election day tomorrow and with it the potential for a new Government to be in power for the next 5 years (probably), we take a look at the manifestos of the major running parties and how the policies could affect the district heating sector.

  Understanding the key housing and energy policies each of the main parties’ pledge gives an indication of their commitment to the environment and renewables which could potentially affect the adoption of heat networks across the UK.  

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• Community Heating Posted on 5 December 2019

  The smart home concept infographic

  The smart home concept has gathered momentum over the past 5 years. With the likes of Alexa and Siri taking centre stage on how we operate technology and go about our everyday lives. Our infographic demonstrates how we see this shaping the future for community heating, and what you need to know about the smart home concept.

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• climate challenge Posted on 3 December 2019

  Don't forget urgent climate challenge of heat decarbonisation

  The tough challenge of heat decarbonisation mustn't be forgotten by global policymakers at the UN climate change conference, says heat network specialist Ian Allan, of Switch2 Energy.

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• heat network design Posted on 21 November 2019

  Removing the barriers to heat decarbonisation

  Decarbonising heat is one of the toughest challenges faced  in tackling the urgent  climate emergency, says Ian Allan, Head of Market Strategy for heat networks

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• Sustainable heat networks Posted on 14 November 2019

  Heat networks offer key to cleaner more affordable energy

  In the next few years it's unlikely that hot water and heating in new homes will be supplied by individual gas boilers. The focus will move to cleaner energy more affordable systems, such as heat networks, says Richard Slee, CEO of Switch2 Energy.

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• heat networks Posted on 29 October 2019

  Dash from gas but what to? Halloween special

  It’s the Halloween special, and we’re thinking about the scary future as the country commits its ‘dash from gas’... but to what?

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