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Following project development funding from the Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU), a heat network project may be capital ready. The Scottish Government has made £300 million available through Scotland’s Heat Network Fund to support the roll out of heat network projects across Scotland. Scotland’s Heat Network Fund For capital-ready projects, the £300 million Scotland’s Heat Network Fund offers capital […]

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As the work of the Heat Network Support Unit evolves, we will develop a library of case studies which should prove to be a valuable resource for Scottish heat network developers. These will draw upon the wealth of experience available in financial, technical and other areas of heat network development. Below are some case studies […]

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District heating networks deliver heat from single or multiple energy sources to a number of buildings. Heat can come from a wide range of sources, including low carbon sources.  Our fact sheets below describe some of the main sources of low carbon heat. Fact Sheet – Water Source Heat Pumps Fact Sheet – Ground Source […]

One of the biggest challenges Scotland faces in tackling climate change is decarbonising our homes and buildings. To meet our target of 75% emissions reductions by 2030, over 1 million homes and the equivalent of 50,000 non-domestic buildings need to be converted to use zero emission heating systems. The Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Strategy […]