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`Lockdown Learning` for heat network designers, developers and operators
Free heat network webinars have been made available on-demand by Switch2 Energy, which has also announced the next topics in its live online seminar series for June and July. The free webinars cover the latest know-how in planning, designing, developing and operating heat networks. Content is targeted at local authorities, housing associations, private developers, designers, consultants, and ...
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Switch2 wins 40-year heat network design and ESCo contract
Under the 40-year contract Switch2 Energy will design, operate and maintain the district heating scheme, which will use high efficiency Combined Heat and Power (CHP) with the option to transition to alternative low carbon energy sources in the future. The heat network will supply 208 mixed tenure homes, comprised of 52 Shared Ownership properties, 106 for affordable rent and 50 homes exclusively ...
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Switch2 appointed to ProcurePublic heat network framework
The new Meter, Billing and Interface Equipment Framework, which was developed with Central & Cecil Housing Trust, will help public bodies to accelerate heat network project timescales by using pre-qualified, compliant suppliers. Following a rigorous assessment process, Switch2 has been approved to supply metering and credit billing equipment and services, together with heat interface units ...
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How heat networks can clean up gas guzzling homes
The major challenge of cleaning up gas guzzling homes will be discussed by heat network specialist Switch2 Energy at two London Climate Action Week events this July.Sustainable heat networks are seen as a key solution to decarbonising UK housing, which accounts for 14% of total UK emissions. The government is considering proposals by the Committee on Climate Change to disconnect new homes from ...
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Switch2 publishes free eGuide to designing and planning heat networks
Community and district heating specialist Switch2 Energy has published a free guide to designing and planning heat networks. The 'Design for the Future' guide provides advice to engineers, developers and designers on the key planning considerations to ensure smooth and efficient heat network operation for lower whole-life costs and improved resident satisfaction. "Failure to get the ...
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Heat network cost & carbon saving smart technology webinars announced for 2022
Heat network designers, developers, consultants and operators are invited to a series of webinars that will demonstrate the use of smart Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in driving higher efficiency for major cost and carbon savings. Heat network specialist Switch2 Energy is hosting the free 30 minute 'bitesize' webinars to introduce the latest innovation in connected heat interface unit ...
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Switch2 will accelerate heat network development via Re:fit framework
Following a rigorous tender and assessment process, Switch2 has been awarded a place on the national framework. This means that the company will design, build and operate fully funded heat networks for Local Authorities and housing associations, with investment recovered under long-term ESCo partnership agreements. The Re:fit framework is a procurement and support programme for public bodies ...
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Champion of heat network excellence wins national award
The national award celebrates the stars who are transforming the heat network industry – to drive excellence in low carbon performance and support growth of the sector.As an active contributor to The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and Heat Trust, he has helped to shape key policies, such as the Heat Networks Market Framework. He has also advised the Government on making energy costs ...
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Guide to complying with updated heat network regulations
It is believed that many of the UK's 17,000 heat network operators failed to respond to the four-yearly Duty of Notification process by the 31 December 2019 deadline. The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS), which enforces the regulations, has begun issuing formal warnings to these non-compliant heat networks. The guide details the urgent action heat network suppliers need to take ...
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Switch2 Energy supports heat networks jobs and investment drive
At the launch of the Heat Networks Industry Council, on 3 June, Switch2 joined with other founding members to set out a long-term plan for developing the UK’s affordable, sustainable heat network infrastructure. With the right policy frameworks, the Heat Networks Industry Council aims to support £30-50bn of investment and the creation of up to 35,000 new direct jobs by 2050. Other ...
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Heat network webinar explores future technology pathway to net-zero
The online event: 'Heat networks: future technologies and meeting net zero - opportunities and challenges' is open to heat network designers, developers, operators and contractors. It will take place on Wednesday 8 July (10 am to 11.30am). Improving energy performance is a key part of The Housing Forum's call for Quality and Standards in housing, encouraging cross sector partnerships to achieve ...
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Cashflow seminar from Switch2 Energy and Carbon Trust
Developers and investors will learn how to check the finances of heat networks and meet new regulations at a free morning seminar at Manchester Town Hall on Friday 25 November. The seminar is being hosted by community energy specialist Switch2 Energy and The Carbon Trust, which will introduce its new cashflow quality assurance model for heat network investments. This seminar will be of interest ...
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Switch2 Energy appoints new heat network construction director
Simon has more than 25 years’ experience of developing and delivering clean energy infrastructure – from design and development of power transmission and distribution networks – to low and zero carbon decentralised community energy projects. He was previously Head of Delivery at both Vattenfall Energy Solutions and E.ON, where he led development and delivery of low and zero ...
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Switch2 Energy CEO calls for new focus on standards of Heat Network management
In his opening address to the heat suppliers’ ‘Cost, Carbon, Compliance’ forum in London, CEO Richard Harrison said: “A relentless focus on efficiency is crucial to driving better carbon and cost performance for UK heat networks. This is essential to delivering on sustainability targets in the journey to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also providing good value to ...
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How to warm-up customer service for heat networks
How to listen to customers and deliver the heat networks they want is the topic of a presentation to the 2017 Heat and Decentralised Energy Conference on Thursday 30 November by Kirsty Lambert, community heating specialist and Director at Switch2 Energy. The Heat and Decentralised Energy Conference 2017 will be hosted by the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and the Energy Institute ...
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CPD seminar explores new heat network funding and regulations
Private sector developers and consultants can gain CPD points at free heat network seminar in ManchesterFunding for private sector heat network development, new regulations, quality and compliance standards, will be discussed at a lunchtime seminar at Manchester Central convention centre on Friday 17th May.Heat network specialist Switch2 Energy is inviting consultants and private developers to ...
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Greystar awards 25-year heat network contract to Switch2 Energy
Switch2 has also been appointed to provide metering and credit billing services to residents and businesses. Greenford Quay straddles the Grand Union Canal and includes 2,000 homes for rent and sale, and 185,000 sq. ft of commercial and community space. The low carbon district heating system includes two CHP engines and four gas boilers and is complemented by a renewable power generation system ...
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Senior appointments signals major growth plans for Switch2 Energy
Market leading heat network provider strengthens its senior leadership team with duo of key hires Switch2 Energy, which is the UK's largest specialist community and district heating business, has made two senior appointments to support its ambitious growth plans. Richard Slee has joined the Yorkshire headquartered company as CEO with a mission to maximise Switch2's market-leading position as the ...
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Switch2 backs call to ban gas boilers in new homes
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is right to propose a ban on gas boilers in new homes by 2025, says heat network specialist Switch2 Energy."Heating homes with individual gas boilers, where high efficiency heat networks or lower carbon solutions are viable, is a nail in the coffin for the environment", says Richard Slee, CEO of Switch2."We welcome the CCC's call for the greater role of heat ...
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£3 million funding to boost low carbon heating
More people will have their homes and businesses heated by renewable, sustainable or recoverable energy sources thanks to extra £3 million of funding awarded to 55 local authorities across England and Wales today. The new funding will support 74 low-carbon heat projects designed to provide more efficient heat to buildings and potentially lower heating bills in local areas while helping to ...
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