

The heat networks industry can play a big role in helping the UK reach our net zero carbon targets and at the same time attract up to £30-50bn investment into the industry and create around 20-35,000 new direct jobs. We are growing and by 2050, this is our vision.
What can heat networks offer?
Creating investment and jobs:
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The investment, skills and supply chain growth necessary for 18% of UK heat demand to be met through heat networks by 2050;
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20,000-35,000 new direct jobs in the sector by 2050;
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Investment of up to £50bn into the UK market by 2050;


Accelerating carbon reduction:
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Net zero carbon networks for all new schemes by 2030
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All new and existing heat networks are net zero carbon by 2035;

Delivering consistent and excellent customer experience:
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Consistent and excellent customer experience for all heat network users, with the overriding principle of treating customers fairly
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And including guaranteed standards of performance, without a cost premium to the customer, at standards better than equivalent premium gas boiler heating services
Supporting the creation of smart, liveable cities:
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City-wide strategic heat network plans for all major cities by 2030;
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Efficient and low cost, digitally-enabled heat for all networks;
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Heat networks will be a net contributor to better air quality
