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title: How do heat networks help reduce UK emissions?
description: Scientists are concerned that climate change is rapidly increasing due to human activity. But how can heat networks help the UK steady climate change? Our infographic investigates
image: https://blog.switch2.co.uk/hubfs/images/Blogs/UKemissionsblog.jpg
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# How do heat networks help reduce UK emissions?

Kirsty Lambert

February 28, 2019

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**Last week, the Committee on Climate Change called for a ban on new installations of gas boilers into new homes. But how will this help the UK reduce emissions? And more importantly, how could heat networks help? **

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