Bolton locals will be able to heat their homes and businesses with waste heat from the town’s sewer thanks to a new project that has £ 11 million in government funding. Part of Bolton’s first district heating network, a new heat pump will be powered by energy taken from sewage and used hot water from washing machines, bathrooms, and kitchens. It becomes much more convenient for low-income households to heat homes after government backing so they can also live in comfort & save energy.
Community members, such as the University of Bolton and the Town Council, will be able to use recycled heat sources after the move, which will help keep energy costs low. It is one of four creative green heating ideas that the government’s Green Heat Network Fund approved today.
Building projects in Exeter, London, and Hull will help businesses and homes release less carbon into the air. This will move the UK one step closer to its goal of net zero carbon pollution by 2050.
Today’s funding is on top of more than £8 million that the government has already put into improving 34 heat networks that aren’t working well. As a result of the upgrades, the heating system for more than 9,000 residents, medical patients, students, and public sector workers will be more reliable, and bills will go down.
| Lord Callanan, Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance, said:
“These innovative projects will help drive down energy costs while also demonstrating why the UK has led the way in cutting carbon emissions.” “They show how energy sources can be found in the most unexpected places. As a result, more homes and businesses will benefit from cleaner heating and lower energy bills.” “Our upgrades will also ensure that our existing heat networks are upgraded so customers can get the reliable heating supply they deserve.” |
Green energy with technological upgrades provides low-cost solutions to heat homes after government backing of £80.6 million from the Green Heat Network Fund. It will also go to the following projects
The Exeter Energy Network will use the £42.5 million to build a heat network with air-source heat pumps and the biggest high-temperature water-source heat pump in the UK. When compared to gas-heating, buildings that are joined to the network will initially release 65-75% less carbon into the air.
- The Hull East District Heat Network was awarded £22 million to build a heat network that will use the excess heat that is generated by a nearby chemical park. As part of the project, 14 public sector council buildings and industrial companies will get low-carbon heating.
- This is London’s Greenwich Peninsula ESCO District Heating Network. It will get £4.6 million to connect over 9,000 new and current homes and over 94,000 square metres of commercial space to low-carbon heating. An air source heat pump will power this cleaner energy. It will be installed on the roof of the Greenwich Peninsula Energy Centre. Heat networks bring heat to homes and companies from underground sources, factories, and waste management. They help lower carbon emissions by providing heat to many buildings from a central source. This way, homes and businesses don’t have to rely on separate, energy-intensive heating systems like gas boilers.
A big part of the UK’s plan to cut carbon emissions is switching to heat networks. This is because 30% of all UK emissions come from heating houses.
The Network Efficiency Scheme gave £8 million today to help 34 heat network projects across England and Wales get important upgrades. Through this plan, network providers will be able to replace old or inefficient equipment with newer, more reliable ones, which will also improve the heating.
The following projects will get money to heat homes after government backing scheme:
- Newport City Homes Housing Association Limited will spend £3.7 million upgrading the Duffryn District Heating System. This will improve the network’s performance for more than 970 homes, a nearby school, and businesses. The money will also replace more than 3km of pipes across the network and improve insulation and control systems.
- Bristol Heat homes Networks Limited will get £746,582 for the Redcliffe Heat homes Network. The network will make things better for 740 people. The University of Plymouth has been given £243,280 to change to a more environmentally friendly heating system in the Portland Square area of its campus. This money will help replace the pipes that run through the network. The money will make the network work better, which will let heat pumps and electric boilers replace machines that use fossil fuels.
| Stephen Knight, Managing Director at Heat Trust, the national consumer protection scheme for heat network customers, said:
“At Heat Trust, we sadly hear of far too many examples of inefficient and poorly performing heat networks. These can result in much higher heating costs for residents, overheating corridors, and frequent breakdowns.”
“The steep rise in gas prices over the last few years has meant that inefficient heat networks can be very expensive for residents.”
“The government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) is, therefore, an important step in the right direction, and we welcome today’s announcement of funding. I would urge all those responsible for running existing heat networks to consider bidding for this funding in future rounds.” |
| Sarah Honan, Head of Policy at the Association for Decentralised Energy, said:
“Today’s announcement takes us an important step closer to heat networks’ ultimate role in decarbonising the bulk of heat across the UK’s cities, towns, and buildings. As we embark on the journey towards regulation, heat network zoning, and the expansion of existing schemes, the ADE is very glad to see the government supporting sector growth and high industry standards.”
“Heat networks are a key solution in the mix of technologies that will make up the energy system of the future – not only will they be essential in decarbonising our homes and offices, factories and shops, but without them, the UK will not be able to build the truly resilient and flexible grid needed for the future.” |
The timeframe can vary depending on the workload of your chosen installer and the availability of boilers. However, once your application is approved, you can expect the installation in a few days.
Anyone who has a boiler installed before 2005 or has an inefficient boiler can qualify for a boiler grant in the UK. To meet the requirements, you must be a homeowner or private tenant of the home in the UK.
The ECO4 Scheme is a government-funded program that provides grants and funding to homeowners in Scotland, who want to install energy-saving measures in their homes. The aim of the Eco4 scheme is to help people reduce their energy consumption and save money on their energy bills.
Yes, it’s quite easy. You should regularly check that the evaporator and air intake grill are clear of leaves and other particles.
To be eligible for a first time central heating grant, you must not have prior central heating installed in your homes. Also your home’s EPC rating should be lower than D.
