heat network management News
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Switch2’s ICON Connected HIU shortlisted for HVR award
Switch2’s ICON connected heat interface unit (HIU), which is improving heat network efficiency by up to 35%, has been shortlisted in the HVR Awards 2023 (Domestic Heating Product Of The Year category). Richard Harrison, CEO of Switch2 Energy said: “ICON is a great example of UK design, engineering and manufacture and it’s playing a critical role in raising heat network ...
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Digital Innovation Award success for Switch2 Energy
Switch2 Energy has won the Digital Innovation Award in the prestigious Decentralised Energy Awards, which celebrate the UK suppliers and products that are driving sustainable energy excellence. The award recognises Switch2’s ICON electronic heat interface unit (HIU) , which is helping to improve the efficiency of heat networks by up to 35% – resulting in major cost and carbon ...
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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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Top energy award win for Switch2 cost & carbon saving heat network technology
Switch2 Energy has won a prestigious Energy Award for its innovative ICON connected heat interface unit (HIU), which is transforming heat network performance to reduce costs and carbon emissions. ICON, which uses open protocol and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to improve heat network efficiency by up to 35%, has won the 'Physical Technology of the Year - Heating and Cooling Award' at The ...
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Switch2 Energy innovation wins nomination for net zero award
The new ICON electronic heat interface unit (HIU) – designed and manufactured in the UK by Switch2 – has been nominated for the Innovation of the Year (energy provision) Award. Icon is a game-changing technology that provides full remote monitoring of heat networks – improving efficiency by up to 35% and generating big cost and carbon savings. It uses advanced 5G internet of ...
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Free seminar introduces heat network suppliers to new Heat Trust Calculator
The free breakfast event, hosted by Switch2 and Winckworth Sherwood, will show delegates how to raise performance standards in heat network management and introduce them to the Heat Trust's new cost comparison tool. This calculator will help customers to better understand and compare their district heating bills. The online tool has been introduced by Heat Trust, which is the first customer ...
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Switch2 Energy announces Bitesize heat network webinar series
The first half-hour webinar in the series takes place on Wednesday 24 February at 12 noon and will focus on recent updates to the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations. Delegates will find out how to complete the revised notification process, including the method for assessing whether they need to fit final customer meters on existing unmetered networks. This will be followed 2 weeks ...
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Switch2's cost & carbon saving heat network technology shortlisted for top energy award
Switch2 Energy has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Energy Awards, in recognition of its innovative ICON connected heat interface unit (HIU), which is transforming heat network performance by lowering costs and reducing carbon emissions. ICON, which uses open protocol and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to Improve heat network efficiency by up to 35%, has been shortlisted for the ...
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New guide explains 3 steps to improve heat network efficiency
The heat network efficiency guide explains the 3 steps operators can take to maximise performance of the UK’s 17,500 existing schemes, many of which perform at low efficiency levels. Switch2 calculates that increasing efficiency by 30% on a poor performing heat network (serving 300 properties) could save more than £110,000 and 298 tonnes of CO2 per year. That’s based on gas ...
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Conference explores how to raise heat network performance for cost & carbon reduction
Hosted by heat network specialist Switch2 Energy, the event will explore solutions to three major challenges facing the industry. These are how to reduce operating costs and residents’ energy bills; how to reduce carbon emissions, and how to comply with tougher new regulation.Guest speakers from Ofgem; The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero; Ener-Vate, and Shoosmiths will join ...
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Improving smart heat network performance with electronic HIUs & data - CPD Seminar
How electronic heat interface units (HIUs) and digital data can improve smart heat network performance and regulatory compliance is the subject of a new seminar in Switch2 Energy's accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) series. The 'Benefits and efficiencies of a connected HIU' course will explore the role of this emerging digital technology in radically improving heat network ...
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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 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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District Heating Consumer Thermal Energy Forecast
WHAT IS DISTRICT HEATING CONSUMER THERMAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION FORECASTING? Thermal energy forecasting is a process where depending on the weather conditions and information about the consumers, operators forecast thermal energy consumption. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO FORECAST THERMAL ENERGY? Precise hourly forecasts allow to manage the district heating network in the most efficient way: ...
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