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Developing District Heating in the UK



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There is increasing recognition of the benefits of this future proof infrastructure in the battle against climate change and fuel poverty.  District heating networks offer a fuel flexible approach to decarbonising the heat supply of buildings and dwellings in high density areas.  While upfront investment costs may be significant, the annual cost of providing heat is invariably lower than alternative options, particularly where a source of waste heat exists.

This one-day conference examines the role of district heating in the context of the UK Heat and Energy Saving Strategy.  Delegates will learn how heat networks can be developed by building lasting partnerships with private sector companies or establishing local community based energy services companies.

International experts will provide feedback on how schemes are developed in Scandinavia and use case studies to highlight how renewable heat sources can be integrated into networks.

Event programme

BRE in association with the International Energy Agency and the CHPA

10:00  Conference Welcome - Robin Wiltshire, BRE

The Policy Framework chaired  by Robin Wiltshire

  • District Heating as part of the UK Heat Strategy - Hergen Haye, DECC
  • Industry's perspective on the support for District Heating - Ian Manders, CHPA
  • The role of district heating in helping to deliver local energy policies - Jonathan Williams, BRE

Developing District Heating Schemes chaired by Ian Manders

  • Developing district heating in Sweden in an open market - Eddie Johansson, Rindi
  • Planning District Heating in London - Alina Lazar, GLA
  • Developing District Heating in UK Towns and Cities - Simon Woodward, Utilicom
  • Establishing Local ESCos to deliver district heating - Michael King

 New District Heating schemes chaired by Michael King

  • How the Aberdeen Schemes were developed to combat fuel poverty - Janice Lyon, Aberdeen City Council
  • IEA District Heating and Cooling programme: Research for the future - Robin Wilshire, BRE
  • District Heat : decentralised energy or centralised heat? - Paul Woods, Faber Maunsell

Renewable Heat for district heating chaired by Phil Jones

  • Solar Thermal fields serving district heating networks - Heimo Zinko
  • District Energy St Paul - An Overview   Olof Jangsten, BRE
  • London Thames Gateway Heat Off Take project - Peter North, LDA

16:30 Conference Close, followed by

An invitation to a networking opportunity at BRE

 

 

Intended audience

Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Private Developers, Consultants, Energy Services Companies

For more information:
Monica Morgan
events@bre.co.uk
01923 664 800