Coventry District Energy Network — Bring Energy
Bring Energy has been awarded over £6.9 million through the Green Heat Network Fund to significantly expand Coventry’s city centre heat network connecting 25 additional buildings across education, healthcare and commercial sectors.
The network, owned and operated by Coventry District Energy Company (CDEC), already delivers low-carbon heat to key landmarks including Coventry Cathedral, council buildings, leisure centres and other venues. By capturing waste heat from the local energy-from-waste facility, the scheme reduces carbon emissions while providing reliable cost-effective heating.
This latest investment will unlock further capacity within the network supplying around 22,588 MWh of low-carbon heat annually and enabling more organisations to move away from gas. The expansion is expected to reduce emissions by approximately 3,700 tonnes of CO₂ each year. The project demonstrates how existing infrastructure can be scaled to accelerate decarbonisation and support Coventry’s journey to net zero.
Key Facts
- Over £6.9 million GHNF-supported expansion
- 25 new building connections
- Over 3,700 tonnes of CO₂ savings per year
- Partnership with Coventry City Council and local institutions
Strategic Importance
The Coventry network highlights the role of heat networks in decarbonising existing urban areas. Unlike new-build schemes, this project demonstrates how networks can be expanded into established city centres – supporting public sector decarbonisation while strengthening local energy resilience.
It also reflects the importance of Government funding in unlocking early-stage projects and enabling networks to reach scale.
Local Impact
- Decarbonises major public and educational buildings
- Reduces long-term energy cost volatility
- Supports Coventry’s wider net zero ambitions
“We’re proud of the efforts we’re making for the Group to become net zero by 2030 and this project to connect our buildings to the district energy network is an important step on our journey.”
