The Government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) is a £32 million grant support programme that opened to applicants in February 2023. It provides funding to public, private and third sector applicants in England and Wales, to support improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects for customers and operators. This follows on from the HNES Demonstrator which ran from October 2021 to March 2022. Gemserv has been appointed Delivery Partner supported by Ramboll, Lux Nova, and Turner and Townsend to deliver the scheme on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The aim of the HNES is to improve heat network performance in existing/operational projects where customers and/or operators are experiencing sub-optimal outcomes. In particular, the HNES will focus on addressing customer detriment as a way of supporting heat network consumers impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and the cost-of-energy crisis, with focus on where customer need is greatest.
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I had the pleasure of joining a fantastic panel of speakers at #HomesUK yesterday, talking about all things Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES). Thank you to Glenn Harrison and Katy Lister for the invitation and to Ryan Menezies and Arshad Ali (Ali) for an interesting discussion. HNES Round 9 closes on 28th March so feel free to reach out to hnes@gemserv.com if you'd like to discuss submitting an application. #heatnetworks #UnlockNetZeroLive
Don’t miss the 'Securing HNES Funding: Experts, Experiences and Efficiency' session at HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live today, for the opportunity to hear directly from our Programme Manager Louise Singleton (Powell)! Hear about the application process with the opportunity to ask questions, to help you on your funding journey. 💡 🕒 13:30–14:15 📍 Unlock Net Zero solutions hub, @Excel London Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eWhxBPxb Katy Lister Glenn Harrison Arshad Ali (Ali) Ryan Menezies #HOMESUK #UnlockNetZeroLive #HNES
Join us for our upcoming webinar ‘Cybersecurity incidents affecting heat network organisations’. Heat networks are an increasingly core part of the UK’s energy infrastructure, and running them relies on using operational, consumer and metering data. However, cybersecurity threats to heat network operators, including local authorities and housing associations, can put this data at risk. We’ll examine cyber incidents and data breaches that could affect heat networks, and best practice guidance that heat network operators could follow. 📅 Tuesday 10th December 2024 🕙 2-3pm Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gE2j2EMz Gemserv, a Talan Company | B Corp Certified #HeatNetworks #Cybersecurity
With HNES funding, Notting Hill Genesis were able to uncover the root causes of the heat network performance issues at Reservoir and Watersreach in Hackney. The optimisation study carried out by FairHeat highlighted where performance uplifts could be achieved, and how to prepare the block for connection to a wider district heat network. Top 3 recommendations from the study: 🪛 Recommissioning Heat Interface Units and radiators and carrying out insulation improvements. 🔧 Replacing HIUs and improving radiator control. 🌡️ Lowering the network flow temperature to 60C, and additional plant room works. See the case study: https://lnkd.in/e85axsfm #Energy #HeatNetworks #HNES
Join our Programme Manager, Louise Singleton (Powell), for an insightful session on 'Securing HNES Funding: Experts, Experiences and Efficiency' at HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live. Hear directly about the application process with the opportunity to ask questions, to help you on your funding journey. 💡 📅 Wednesday 27th November 🕒 13:30–14:15 📍 Unlock Net Zero solutions hub, Excel London Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eWhxBPxb #HOMESUK #UnlockNetZeroLive #HNES
Take a look at our new set of HNES case studies! To determine how to get Chelmsford City Park’s heat network running to its full potential, Notting Hill Genesis applied for a HNES revenue grant. Partnering with FairHeat to conduct an optimisation study, this highlighted the next steps needed to remedy its performance and improve outcomes for customers. Explore their findings: https://lnkd.in/e85axsfm #EnergyEfficiency #Funding #HeatNetwork
Introducing our brand-new case studies on revenue grant funded projects! Keen to understand how optimisation studies pinpoint ways to improve your heat network? These case studies outline some of the reasons our successful projects applied to the scheme, and how HNES has helped organisations to realise what must be done to improve outcomes for their customers. Explore the case studies: https://lnkd.in/e85axsfm #EnergyEfficiency #HeatNetworks
One more day to go! Be sure to join our carbon experts tomorrow for the ‘HNES: Introduction to Carbon Accounting and Scope 3 Emissions’ webinar. 📅 Wednesday 13th November 2024 🕙 11:00-12:30 Register to join: https://lnkd.in/dHXRBtsF Richard Hilson Will Taylor Paulomi Raythatha Megan Crossley Gemserv, a Talan Company | B Corp Certified Ramboll #CarbonReporting #DistrictHeating #HeatNetwork
Would you like to learn about Scope 3 carbon emissions reporting and its relevance in the context of heat networks? Make sure to join our carbon experts for the ‘HNES: Introduction to Carbon Accounting and Scope 3 Emissions’ webinar next week. 📅 Wednesday 13th November 2024 🕙 11:00-12:30 Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dHXRBtsF Will Taylor Richard Hilson Paulomi Raythatha Megan Crossley Gemserv, a Talan Company | B Corp Certified Ramboll #CarbonReporting #HeatNetwork #CarbonAccounting
The Round 8 deadline is nearly here! Apply by Friday 8th November 2024. ❔ Do you have any last minute questions? Reach out to our Relationship Managers at HNES.support@gemserv.com. 📨 Request your SharePoint space by 1st November by emailing HNES@gemserv.com. 📓 Read the Guidance for more information: https://lnkd.in/eCngywt4 #HNES #HeatNetworks #DistrictHeating