The UK District Energy Journal - November Round-up 2017

!\"#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#/01(+23#4#5&&1,#67#809,:;,(#<=>6#?01+@#!A#!\"#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#/01(+23# THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMES BC,#!\"D&#0+3.#2&&0)%2E0+#@,@%)2',@#&03,3.#'0#'C,#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#&,)'0(#58#FGGHI5FB5H8#J5BK# The District Energy Area – ecobuild 2018‘The largest gathering of manufacturers of district energy equipment and suppliers of services to the sector ever seen in the UK. ‘Welcome to the November 2017 edition of The UK District Energy Journal, the monthly round up of news and useful information for and by ukDEA members. In this edition: Chairman’s Diary, Consultations, BEIS News, Members’ , Legal and Members’ Product Spotlight , the DE Question Board and much, much more. Copy deadline date for our December 2017 edition: 10th January 2018 Email: [email protected] 1

THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMESFirstly whenever you read this, I hope thatyou will have/had a very enjoyable andpeaceful Christmas and New Year. 2018 isshaping up to be another exciting year for oursector with our biggest ever presence atecobuild 2018 in March across all three daysand in November we are looking forward tothe long awaited launch of the first full roundsof HNIP. I know that from speaking to anumber of you, that you shared mydisappointment that the launch of the full fundhas been so delayed.However, I think it is important to remember that the fund still exists, when many other sources offunding in this economic climate have been pulled. It is also important to engage with BEIS aboutyour project and be aware that when this fund is launched they will be seeking applications at thattime.Therefore your projects need to be ready to go as the fund will only then be open for two years andwe have already seen the Treasury take a significant amount of unspent moneys back from thePilot Phase. An example BEIS’s feedback on the applications that did not make it through the pilotphase is shown below. As you will see the two key reasons for failure were lacking evidence andprojects which were premature. 2

Clearly if your project is not ready that is a fair reason, but surely we cannot see the samestatistics the next time around in terms of schemes which lacked the evidence to beconsidered ?!There is plenty of information now available on what BEIS needed for the Pilot Rounds and if you donot have this please let us know.We are promised, and certainly what I am seeing through the Heat Network Forum on aconfidential basis suggests that the full rounds will require less data, but please don’t becomplacent.From the start of 2018, you will have around 11 months to prepare your schemes for application forthe first round.Therefore whether you are leading on a scheme or just playing a part or even just hoping to sellsome equipment or services into that project please consider this carefully and think what steps youneed to take.It would be catastrophic if we end up seeing the same stats for the full round of applications andlarge sums of money therefore being given back to the Treasury.We at the ukDEA are here to help you make sure this doesn’t happen so please talk to us if youwant any more information! 3

New MembersDuring November 2017, the ukDEA was pleased to welcome one new Full and one newAssociate Member to the association.FULL MEMBER:London Legacy Development CorporationPrincipal Contact: Andy Kotowicz (Project Sponsor - Utilities)All enquiries to: [email protected] statement from the LondonLegacy Development Corporation:'Formed in April 2012, the London LegacyDevelopment Corporation’s purpose is to use theonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity of the London 2012Games and the creation of Queen ElizabethOlympic Park to develop a dynamic new heart foreast London, creatingopportunities for local people and driving innovation and growth in London and the UK.The Legacy Corporation is responsible for delivering one of the most important Olympic legacypromises made in the original London 2012 Games bid.This pledge concerns the physical legacy of the Games – the long-term planning, development,management and maintenance of the Park and its impact on the surrounding area after the London2012 Games. It is our task to transform and integrate one of the most challenged areas in the UKinto world-class, sustainable and thriving neighbourhoods.This will create a new part of the city in east London – an inclusive community, a thriving businesszone and a must-see destination where people will choose to live, work and play, and return timeand time again. We are a Mayoral Development Corporation and therefore directly accountable toLondoners through the Mayor of London. We work closely with a number of organisations includingthe Mayor of London, the Greater London Authority, central government, the east London HostBoroughs, residents in neighbouring local communities, local organisations, businesses andregeneration agencies and national and international sporting, cultural and leisure organisations.’ www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk 4

ASSOCIATE MEMBER:Gexcon UKPrincipal Contact: David Price, Managing DirectorAll enquiries to: [email protected] statement from Gexcon UK:'Gexcon UK is part of Gexcon International, a world-leading company in the field of safety and riskmanagement and advanced dispersion, explosion andfire modelling.Gexcon's experience arises from detailed knowledge of explosion phenomena built up throughoutyears of extensive research projects, carrying out safety assessments, performing accidentinvestigations and performing physical testing at the company's own dedicated facilities on theNorwegian island of Sotra outside Bergen.Gexcon has, over several decades, developed unique expertise in safety and risk managementand today the company enjoys a leading and reputable position in its field.' www.gexcon.com/uk New round of updates to full directory listings commencing shortly. Remember that fantastic advertising opportunities within the Guide - Read more about the guide and opportunities here 5

UK’s DE Knowledge BaseThe ukDEA District Energy LibraryThe ukDEA will be building up its knowledge base during the next few months via theenhancement of the ukDEA District Energy Library. We will very much welcome any usefulmaterial you would like to add to this member’s resource. Material that is added will behighlighted each month, guiding members to your input and documentation.Please send allinformation for consideration to [email protected] begin with, find detailed below a number of documents split into several categories. Biomass Case Studies CHP Tech & Other Useful Tech DECC, OFGEM & other bodies Presentations, Policies, Publications, Etc District Heating Tech & Publications Energy Data Grant Funding Guides and Similar Publications Heat Maps Heat Metering IDEA Documents Waste 6

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November’s Retweets! #Durotan are specialist suppliers and installers of pre-insulated #heating and cooling distribution pipes. http://www.durotan.ltd.uk/about-us/ #FlashbackFriday to Eneteq director, Colin Taylor, presenting at@Ecobuild_Now - 2016 as part of the @TheUKDEA 's District HeatPavilion. @Switch2Energy Read up on how the #cleangrowthstrategy and heat networks: @BevanBrittanLLP Couldnt make the last @SecureMetersUK #DistrictHeatingseminar? Back by popular demand #Leeds 30 Nov Free admittance @ClarkeEnergy Automotive sector CO2 savings of 4,500tpa at Autoliv, part of Airbags International using #CHP technology https://www.clarke- energy.com/2017/autoliv-airbags-international/ !@ENGIE_B2B_UKENGIE #lowcarbon #Districtenergy Scheme keeps Londonshoppers warm this festive season - http://bit.ly/2y8pnEW@REHAUrenewablesNew case study of our polymer district heating pipes on a scheme inScotland http://www.buildingtalk.com/rauthermex-features-in-glasgow-tower-blocks/ ! #districtheating@PPSL_DH Newly installed Logstor District Heating pipes, temporarily looped and ready to be flushed from one of our sites last week. By now the old boilers are gone and the building is being supplied heat from anexisting District Heating network. 8

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Chairman’s Diary Written by Simon Woodward, ukDEA Chairman and Technical DirectorDate: 7th November 2017Subject: ecobuild 2018With: John Saunders, Investment Director and Head of HNDU, BEISType of Event: MeetingMeeting with John Saunders to plan how BEIS’s area with the District Energy zone of ecobuild2018 will be arranged. Further details of this will be launched shortly but will include a significant BEIS presence across all three days. Initial introduction from BEIS to this area is as follows: “The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is pleased to be supporting the UKDEA at ecobuild 2018. We have been excited to see the increase in interest across the UK in heat networks and this has been mirrored in the ever expanding presence of the Heat Networks Area at this event. ecobuild presents a great opportunity for us to get the message out there to a wider audience, to communicate the importance of heat networks to the UK and the opportunities they create for customers,developers, investors and the supply chain. We'll be in attendance all 3 days to discuss thesethemes, and many others, with attendees and other exhibitors and so if you're interested infinding out more, come and find us for a chat. We look forward to seeing you there”Date: 7th November 2017Subject: One to One Catch UpWith: Emma Floyd Projector Director Heat Networks Team, BEISType of Event: MeetingAnother very helpful one to one session with Emma wherewe discussed a range of matters including: •  BEIS’s comments on statistics that the UKDEA have prepared for the UK Sector •  Continuing discussions on barriers and how these can be removed •  Progress on HNIP (which was followed up by our Information Note to all members) 10

Date: 24th November 2017Subject: ecobuild 2018 sessions.With: Rasmus Leth Traberg, The Danish Embassy and Magnis Dahlin,Business SwedenType of Event: Planning Session This was a detailed planning session to define the sessions, following which the call for presentations was issued to all members. We have now receive a number of applications to these session so thank you to the members who did this. Consultations Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme: Second Consultation on Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies, and Regulation of District and Communal Heating. This is a Second Consultation on Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies, and Regulation of District and Communal Heating. Based on the evidence and views gathered from stakeholders through the first consultation and other engagement, this consultation document sets out more specific policy proposals for LHEES, and regulation of district and communal heating.Executive SummaryRespond online – By 20th February 2018.This follow-up consultation seeks views and further evidence on more specific policy proposalsthat were developed to support:•a  coordinated approach to the local planning and delivery of energy efficiency and heatdecarbonisation programmes within SEEP, we are consulting further on our proposal to create astatutory framework for Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies,• appropriately-sited, low carbon, affordable district heating. The Scottish Government isconsulting further on the development of a policy and regulatory system which will see districtheating develop in a strategic manner, and provide appropriate conditions on the ground toaccelerate delivery of district heating and to grow this market. 11

Government Consultation on Industrial Heat Recovery SupportStreamlining Energy & Carbon ProgrammeReporting. Government plans to introduce a supportThe Department for Business, Energy & programme to increase industry confidence inIndustrial Strategy has launched a identifying and investing in opportunities forconsultation on Streamlining Energy & recovering and reusing waste heat fromCarbon Reporting. The UK Government industrial processes and increase thecommitted in March 2016 to consult on a deployment of recoverable heat technologies inreporting framework for introduction in 2019, industry.alongside its decision to terminate the CRCscheme following the 2018-19 compliance This will allow industry to re-use heat on-site oryear. sell it to a third party, leading to the more efficient and productive use of energy, lower fuel bills or aThe consultation is asking for views on:- new revenue stream for industry, and a reduction in carbon emissions. 1.  Mandatory annual reporting and disclosure of energy and carbon The purpose of this consultation is to information through Company Accounts; •  test the proposed design of the Industrial Heat Recovery Support Programme (IHRS) 2.  Who these requirements should apply to; •  gather additional evidence on the enablers and barriers to recovering industrial waste 3.  Reporting of cost-effective energy heat, to ensure the scheme is appropriately efficiency opportunities, e.g. those designed and maximises value for money identified through ESOS audits, and action taken on these; •  start to identify a potential pipeline of projects from across industry sectors 4.  Complementary disclosures; This consultation is open to all and we would 5.  Electronic reporting and guidance. especially encourage responses from manufacturing/industrial companies, tradeThis is a 12-week public consultation which associations, technology providers, energywill be closing on the 4 January 2018. service companies and academics.Please click here to go to the online The consultation closes at 2345 on 4th Januaryconsultation. If you have any queries, 2018.please communicate directly with the BEISat [email protected] Read more here: https:/www.gov.uk/government/ consultations/industrial-heat-recovery-support- programmeIndustrial Heat Recovery SupportProgrammeGovernment plans to introduce a supportprogramme to increase industry confidencein identifying and investing in opportunitiesfor recovering and reusing waste heat fromindustrial processes and increase thedeployment of recoverable heattechnologies in industry. 12

BEIS NewsHeat Network Investment Project (HNIP) UpdateAs you will be aware we have been pressing BEIS for some time to provide clarity on whenmembers will be able to make applications to the next round of the HNIP, to seek a share of theremaining £280M funding BEIS have allocated for Heat Networks.The good news is that we now have a firm timescale that BEIS advise they are working to which isthat the next application round will be Autumn2018. The bad news is that it is Autumn 2018,which as you will be aware is some two yearsafter the Pilot Round opened for applications.We also understand that the final applicationround will still be around 2 years after this datewith final awards made in March 2021. Thisdoes meanthat we are now facing a compressed application window for the £280M fund of only 2 years and weall need to be working to make the market aware, because we cannot lose this opportunity to spendthis fund in full.Whilst delays are painful I take the positives that the government has not made a U Turn andclosed the fund as they did with its forerunner the Community Energy Program.The delays are driven by BEIS deciding that after the problems they experienced with themanagement of the Pilot Process, they want to put in place a delivery body to oversee the fund, thetender for which will be launched in February 2018.Whilst I share your frustrations at this delay, I remain optimistic that the funding has not beenwithdrawn and that BEIS have a clearly stated timeline.It is incumbent on us all to keep the pressure on them to ensure this timeline is adhered to, and beprepared with projects for Autumn 2018 and the following two years.The Heat Networks Consumer SurveyThe government has recently published the findings of the first survey of heat network consumers. Itasked about their satisfaction with their heating system, price and transparency of billing, andcustomer service.A heat network takes heat from a central source and delivers it to a number of buildings. There arearound 17,000 heat networks in the UK, with some of the largest networks at the Queen ElizabethOlympic Park in East London, Sheffield and Nottingham.Expansion of the heat networks market is a key part of the government’s Clean Growth Strategy butstrong consumer protections are needed to ensure that customers can be confident in their heatingsupply as the market develops. The survey was carried out by independent researchers betweenApril and July 2017 and received over 5,000 responses. 13

The survey results suggested that, while This survey of consumers provides an importantthere was significant variation in the evidence base as we seek to expand the use ofprices paid by heat network consumers, heat networks from now to 2021.’on average they were likely to pay lessthan non-heat network consumers. The projects that the government supports through the Heat Network Investment Project must meetThe survey also shows that while there Heat Trust equivalent standards, comparable toare issues affecting the sector that need those provided to customers of gas and electricity,addressing, heat network consumers as well as meet minimum technical standards inwere just as satisfied overall with their terms of performance and efficiency of systems.heating systems as non-heat networkconsumers. Membership of these schemes is voluntary for existing heat networks.Consumers on Heat Trust registeredschemes (the voluntary industry-led The government will feed in the results of theconsumer protection scheme) in general survey to the Competition and Markets Authorityreceived more comprehensive billing which announced today that it is carrying out ainformation, and service interruptions market study into the heat networks sector.tended to be rectified quicker, in line withthe Heat Trust’s service standards. The heat networks industry is also developing proposals to protect consumers and lower risk forClaire Perry, Minister for Climate Change investors which will be published in 2018.and Industry said: Read the full report and annexes here: https://‘As we set out in our Clean Growth www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-Strategy, encouraging the uptake of heat networks-consumer-survey-consumer-networks is an important way to reduce experiences-on-heat-networks-and-other-heating-carbon and cut heating bills for systemscustomers.USEFUL LINKSResearch and analysis: Report from waves 1- Open consultation: Non-domestic smart24 of the domestic RHI census of accredited metering: policy proposals and draft legal textapplicants Research and analysis: Smart MeterOpen consultation: The Non-domestic Customer Experience Study 2016-18Renewable Heat Incentive: further proposedamendments Official Statistics: Statistical release and data: Smart Meters, Great Britain, quarter 2 2017National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 4September 2017 National Statistics: Energy Trends and Prices statistical release: 31 August 2017Guidance: Digest of UK Energy Statistics(DUKES): ArchiveGuidance: Renewables obligation and smallscale feed-in tariffs: companies awardedcompensation 14

HNDU update: Round 7 Open Round 7 of the Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU) funding is now open. Also available from BEIS are the details of successful local authorities in rounds 1 – 6. See the website for full details: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/heat-networks-delivery-unit Map of successful HNDU rounds 1-5 Local Authorities: Round 1 - red. Round 2 - blue. Round 3 - green. Round 4 - yellow. Round 5 - pink 6#In Round 7, HNDU can provide grant funding support to local authorities in the developmentstages of heat networks, which include activities from heat mapping to commercialisation, asoutlined overleaf. Please note that activities such as scheme design, financial modelling, anddevelopment of the business case and business model/commercial structure may not strictly fallwithin any single stage, and, quite commonly, extend across several of the development stagesoverleaf, depending on project specific circumstances. This is great news for the industry, as itincreases the scope of HNDU to include many more meaningful activities than before.Round 7 is open for applications from the 5th January 2018 until 31st January 2018dependant on budget.If you have any queries regarding the support HNDU can offer to local authorities or how to applyfor this support, please email [email protected] Further information, including announcementof grant awards, can be found at: www.gov.uk/ government/publications/heat-networks-funding-stream-application-and-guidance-pack# 15

Proposed changes to government’s standard assessment procedure (SAP): GovernmentResponse – 17th November 2017Source and to read more here:https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/public-consultation-on-proposals-to-amend- the-standard-assessment-procedure-sapIndustrial Strategy (Manifesto)Following the presentation given at the AGM, the Chairman has been progressing discussionswith BEIS and at the last one to one meeting with Emma Floyd , he made a proposal to Emmaabout how the industry could work together to deliver. Emma is considering and we will feedback to you accordingly. 16

USEFUL BEIS GUIDANCE LINKSTotal energy statistics !https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/total- energy-statisticsUK energy sector indicators https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk- energy-sector-indicators .Household Energy Efficiency National StatisticsThis series presents statistics on the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Green Deal (GD). Itincorporates changes as set out in response to the user consultation of National Statistics on theGreen Deal, Energy Company Obligation and Insulation statistics.The headline releases present monthly updates of ECO measures and quarterly updates of in-depth ECO statistics.https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/household-energy-efficiency-national-statistics-headline-release-november-2017Energy Trends and Prices statistical release: 23 February 2017Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide ananalysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy pricestatistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products andcomparisons of international road fuel prices.https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/593411/GOV.UK_monthly_trends prices_announcement.pdfFunding for innovative smart energy systemsGovernment funding for innovation in smart energy systems and technologies https:/www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-innovative-smart-energy-systemsEnergy Companies Obligation: brokeragehttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-companies-obligation-brokerageRenewable Heat Incentive policy overviewhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-heat-incentive-policy-overview 17

Ofgem NewsOfgem publishes latest data on the Last year renewables generated 25% of theretail and wholesale energy markets country’s electricity with low carbon nuclear producing 20%.Ofgem has published its latest indicators This year, we had a renewable-powered summer,on the retail and wholesale energy when record output from wind and solar farms moremarket. than halved the carbon intensity of electricity compared to 2013.These include its quarterly Supplier Cost The policies driving changeIndex, which tracks suppliers’ costs, as These changes did not happen by themselves.well as data on customer complaints to They have been driven by policies such as carbonsuppliers and energy prices. All this data taxes and subsidies for renewable plants.can be found on Ofgem’s data portal - Government support for low-carbon power, fundedhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/data- portal/ by bill payers, has increased over the past decade.overview In 2016, we estimate that financial support for cleaner electricity reduced emissions by 72MTCO2eA cleaner, greener future for the UK’s or 47%.energy system? Read more here:Ofgem has made great progress in https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/news-blog/our- blog/bringing down UK emissions in recent cleaner-greener-future-uks-energy-systemyears. However, the future looks less #certain, according to the State of theMarket report 2017.The energy sector is transforming at apace and scale we’ve never seen before.Nowhere is this more apparent than in ourshift towards a low carbon energy system.In 2016, the UK emitted 58% of thegreenhouse gasses it did in 1990. Over athird of these reductions have come fromcleaner electricity.The average unit of electricity now resultsin 64% less carbon dioxide than in 1990. 18

InfographicsInfographic: Promoting a sustainable energy futurehttp://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/infographic-promoting-sustainable- energy-futureInfographic: Energy securityhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/infographic-energy-securityInfographic: The Energy networkhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/infographic-energy-network Innovation LinkOfgem has launched a dedicated service to support businesses looking to offer innovativeproducts and services to the energy sector.As the energy system transforms with new technology, the number of new players in the market isset to increase dramatically.These people or organisations may not be familiar with energy market rules or where to go forhelp.Ofgem’s Innovation Link will provide fast, frank feedback to innovators and help them navigate theregulatory framework.The service will enable innovators to make more informed choices when developing theirproducts, services and business models. It is available to anyone with an innovative businessproposition that has the potential to benefit consumers.The Innovation Link will also bring forward proposals in spring 2017 for a regulatory sandbox.These will let innovators trial promising new products or services in a controlled regulatoryenvironment, while ensuring that the interests of customers are met. This will help innovatorsdecide if their idea is viable. 19

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Part of the futurebuild districts...The largest gathering of manufacturers of districtenergy equipment ever seen in the UK will featurein this dedicated area.Hosted by the ukDEA and in association withDanish and Swedish Embassies, this district willinclude a packed programme of key speakers anddebates, a networking lounge, a new productlaunch pad showcase demonstrating the latesttechnology available and the launch of a localauthority knowledge workshop to help with districtenergy projects.Visitor registrationMake a stand enquiryThe next energy revolution...ecobuild has long led the way in championing District Energy in the UK. In 2016, ecobuildlaunched the District Energy pavilion in partnership with the ukDEA, and was joined by theSwedish and Danish embassies at a much expanded 1,500m2 feature area in 2017. More than3,000 of the total 25,000 visitors to ecobuild 2017 came specifically to learn about the latest DistrictEnergy solutions in 2017, with 400 people attending the District Energy theatre.2018 will see ecobuild once again take District Energy to the next level, alongside its long-standing partner the ukDEA. At over 2,500m2 and featuring 50+ exhibitors, the District Energyarea of ecobuild 2018 will represent the largest gathering of manufacturers of district energyequipment ever seen in the UK.The dedicated area will have its own theatre, content series and networking programme. It willfeature industry-leading speakers at the forefront of this exciting field, sharing ideas and insights onhow to implement district energy solutions and improve energy efficiency, reliability andsustainability in local communities.Some of the key highlights include: •  a three-day seminar programme covering everything from business models and funding to key technical delivery and design considerations. •  a new, exclusive Local Authority workshop hosted by BEIS – two Local Authorities per day will host informal sessions to discuss existing projects and advise on the funding opportunities available for new projects •  a Product Showcase area for innovative exhibitors to showcase their latest District Energy products and technology to buyers attending the event 21

Questions about ecobuild 2018The ukDEA held a very successful soft launch of ecobuild and the District Energy Area in the Summer atthe Swedish Embassy. This was followed by the presentation from Trevor Crawford at this year’s AGMon the exact details of what we have planned for 2018. The following information summarises theseprevious presentations and explains what we have planned for 2018 and what the offering is to you themembers and most importantly why you and your organisation should want to be involved !1. What is ecobuild and why should I be interested ?A common problem in our industry is that we work in a “district energy bubble”. We canoften see the same people at similar events and talk about the same projects.Ecobuild is a chance for our sector to bring district energy into the mainstream and engagewith visitors who have either:• Never heard of district energy before.• Never heard of your organisation before.• Are planning a district energy project but don’t know what to do next.The one thing it does do is expose us all to over 25,000 visitors many thousands of whomare seeking more information on what we can offer to them2. What is the UKDEA’s previous involvement with ecobuild ?In 2016, we launched the District Energy pavilion in partnership withthe ecobuild, and in 2017 we were joined by the Swedish and Danish embassies in a much expanded1,500m2 feature area.More than 3,000 of the total 25,000 visitors toecobuild 2017came specifically to lean about the latestDistrict Energysolutions in 2017,with 400 people attending the District EnergyTheatre. It is important to note that these 400visitors to the seminararea were as a result of fairlylimited promotion of this areawhich will significantly increase thisyear.3.  What is planned for this year and who else isin the District Energy Area?This year we are really expanding the area intoits own event with over 2,500m2 of floor space,featuring 50+ exhibitors. This means that the District Energy area of ecobuild2018 will represent the largest gathering ofmanufacturers of district energy equipment andsuppliers of servicesto the sector ever seen in the UK. The dedicatedarea will have its own theatre as shown below, with acomprehensive programme of exciting talks across allthree days. 22

Our partners in Business Sweden and the Danish Embassy are both working with us again thisyear and both taking significant space to showcase the expertise in their respective countries.We are also joined by BEIS this year in a much larger area but more on that in Question 4.4.  What is different from last year?Both the event and the District Energy area will be changed from last year in some quite keyways.The EventThere will be clear areas for each sector and these are being signposted to visitors before andduring the event. Therefore it will be very clear where the District Energy area is and that it is aclear feature of the event. This is illustrated on the high level plan below and addresses the issuethat visitors felt there was no structure to the event.What is important for us is that we are definitely now a complete DE exhibition within a muchlarger Expo event.The District Energy AreaSome of the key new features and highlights include: •  A three-day seminar programme covering everything from customers, an A to Z of district energy, good design practice and innovation. 23

•  A new, area hosted by BEIS who are currently planning some very interesting stakeholder engagement events as a key part of their 2018 comms plan with a strong feature on how to access the funding opportunities available for new projects. •  A Product Showcase area for innovative exhibitors to showcase their latest District Energy products and technology to buyers attending the event. •  A start up business area for either those organisations just “finding their feet” with a new venture or those from outside the UK wanting to “explore the potential” in the UK market. Coupled with some old favourites such as the networking lounge with free tea and coffee throughout the event courtesy of ecobuild.5. How much does it cost – what are the options ?As part of its more collaborative and transparent approach, ecobuild has also developed a new,flexible pricing structure which provides a variety of tailored packages to suit the objectives of allDistrict Energy exhibitors at the event. These new packages will ensure that every exhibitor canmaximise their presence at ecobuild 2018 in a cost-effective manner:Traditional Shell Packages: Starting at £400 per m2, we have four options for shell schemepackages, with the inclusion of furniture and lighting available. Stands within District Energy and forukDEA members are 10% cheaper than the standard exhibiting cost.Space Only: Bring or build your bespoke stand to ecobuild at the cost of £330 per m2, 12% lessthan standard ecobuild rates.2x2m2 Pods: Available to first time exhibitors, these smaller pods along the East Wall are fullyfitted and branded within the District, starting at £1600.We are conscious that many companies do not have resources to attend all three days of the eventand you may choose one or two days where you have staff at these pods and the remaining daysyour visuals and marketing collateral can remain (each pod will contain a brochure and businesscard holder).A Product Showcase area for innovative exhibitors to showcase their latest District Energyproducts and technology to buyers attending the event. This area will contain plinths on which tomount your products.These include a brochure and business card holder and don’t require you to have a presence at theevent each day.6.  What if I don’t want to exhibit – how can I get involved ?We believe that with the range of options we have agreed with ecobuild this year there issomething to fit all range of budgets and interest, but if exhibiting is not for your organisation thenplease look out for the e-mail which will be circulated in the coming weeks with a call forpresentation for our seminar area. 24

What do I need to do now ?If you think you might like to find out more about exhibiting, but either are not ready to approachecobuild or you have some creative ideas about how you might like to be involved please contactthe Chairman for an informal chat on [email protected] or 01444 471582 or 07970 137180 .If you want to discuss securing your space now then please get in touch with Trevor Crawford on020 3011 2548 or [email protected] OpportunitiesA key part of this presence in the District Energy Area will be the Seminar Area.Across the three days we will be running seminars with three very different topics on each day,where members can make presentations.The documents contained within the link below are an outline of the proposed seminar program:LINK HEREThe various sections which start with yellow highlight then show below these the ideas for topicsthat we are seeking members to make presentations on.We would also like to ask any of our LA members to consider whether they have case studies thatthey could offer for the presentations in the earlier parts of these sessions.Whilst we must give precedence to our members together with the Danish andSwedish Companies who are exhibiting, we want this year to open the offer of a speaking slot,subject to space, to all members.We hope that you will rise to the challenge to make a presentation and, where we havesessions which are over subscribed, our chairman, Simon Woodward, will review the proposalswith our Danish and Swedish Colleagues and select those presentations which we feel will offer thebest fit to our session topics and of course best value to our expected visitors.We look forward to your response, and as we are now seeking to close this down quickly, so thatwe can publish the final seminar program and delegates can start registering can we please haveyour responses by Friday 5th January 2017.In terms of a response , please provide the session in which you wish to speak and the title andsubject for your presentation. 25

Members’ SpotlightCPV Ltd – Innovator in heat networksFounded in the late 1940s and a pioneer in the extrusionof thermoplastics, Hampshire-based CPV Ltd has alwaysbeen an innovator. The company started manufacturingpre-insulated pipe systems for the district heating sector in the 1970s, making it the UK’slongest-serving manufacturer of such systems. Bringing its knowledge of polymer materials intothe sector, it has gone on to develop an enviable range of pre-insulated pipe systems under itsestablished Hiline brand, supplying projects for district heating, cooling and process applicationsfor industry. Through a programme of continuous innovation and development the company isnow able to offer direct alternatives, to either replace or compliment the traditional carbon steelpre-insulated systems. These new alternatives are able to achieve the temperatures andpressures often associated with steel but without the inherent risk of premature failure andnetwork degradation so often associated with steel systems. These Hiline systems include: System Parameters and Service Pipe MaterialHiline e-Flex PE-Xa [flexible] 25-160 OD 80/95°C PN 6Hiline 32-160 OD 95/115°C PN 10 & 16FibreFlex Reinforced Composite PolymerPro [flexible]Hiline GRE Rigid Glass-Reinforced Epoxy DN 32-630 120°C PN 20Hiline Aqua [rigid] 25-400 OD 95°C PN 10Hiline Aqua Co-Polymer and Multi-layered Cool [rigid] 25-400 OD 60°C PN 10 & 16Hiline Copper PE100 Polymer [rigid] 15-159 OD 120/130°C PN 10Hiline Steel DN 20-1200 140/152LI# PN 25Hiline s-Flex Copper [rigid] DN 25-150 120/150°C PN 16 Steel [rigid] Stainless Steel [flexible]All of the above systems can be supplied direct from the company’s UK-based manufacturing faciliwith extensive stock holding and backed up by comprehensive design and engineering supportservices that include: •  Advanced network stress analysis •  BIM content support •  Network surveillance system design and support •  Installer/supervisor training •  On-site engineering support 26

Importantly, the company is able to satisfy all aspects of prefabrication opportunities, working closewith designers and installers to pre-empt and minimise the on-site install challenges, reducinginstallation times and costs and to deliver higher integrity solutions.To find out more and see how CPV can assist with your heating, cooling and process networkprojects, please visit www.cpv.co.uk email [email protected] or call+44 (0)1794 322 884If you would like to appear in Members’ Spotlight within future editions of the UK DistrictEnergy Journal, please contact the secretary on [email protected] 27

Members’ Product SpotlightWe will be featuring new and innovative products in each edition of the UK District EnergyJournal. Send in information on your products (strictly related to district energy) [email protected] REHAU NEXUS hot tapping system. For all enquiries contact: [email protected] www.rehau.comYOUR BENEFITSThe key aspects of the REHAU NEXUS tapping fitting World exclusive The first hot tapping fitting for PE-Xa heating pipesMaximum safetythanks to unique 3D silicone seal (TÜV certified)Up to 50% cost savings sfryosmtemafor retrospective connectionsUp to 80% time savings*during installation compared to conventional methods The REHAU portfolio. ssyAisnctgeomlme psflroeoutmercae Systems for installation professionals: Drinking water installation NEW POSSIBILITIES WITH NEXUS Radiator connection Building drainage First tapping fitting for PE-Xa heating pipes Heating/cooling District heating Ground-source applications Electrical installation © REHAU Ltd Hill Court, Walford Ross-on-Wye HeOrefuorrdshire, HR9 5QN r ge4s6.3806 EN 02.2017 Read more here:https://www.rehau.com/gb-en/building-technology/renewable-energy/rehau- district-heating/rehau-nexus-for-district-heating 28

For all enquiries contact: [email protected] www.dmsltd.com DE Question BoardThe ukDEA has now launched the DE Question Board for the benefit of the ukDEAmembership and would welcome your participation.How it works •  The ukDEA send out a bi weekly DE Question Board email requesting ukDEA members to send in their questions - these would need to be district energy industry related. •  ukDEA members send in their district energy questions to [email protected] •  The ukDEA sends the questions out to the membership bi weekly on a no named basis and awaits responses. •  The ukDEA will receive the response to each question and send onto the member who asked the question. All questions posed will be done so on an anonymous basis but we will let the person who asked the question know who you are when we pass the responses to them. It will then be up to the person who asked the question as to whether they make contact with any or all or the people who answered. 29

We do hope that you will engage in this initiative. It builds on the adhoc process of asking questionsthat we have used in the past, but formalises it to essentially produce a “ukDEA Member SearchEngine” ! If members engage in this initiative it also means that our Search engine contains over 450potential responders the majority of whom are immersed in the industry which we feel is a majormember benefit.Whether you answer a question to support your fellow members or because you may feel that mightbe able to sell a product or service we don’t mind, the main point is that we don’t want sales pitchesin response but real answers for those members who asked, who can then pick up with the member(s) they feel best answers/understands the issues.Questions posed to date: •  'A ukDEA member is seeking to understand whether any other members have experience of using solar thermal in conjunction with a DH scheme and would like to discuss further with any members who have experience.' •  'Green Gas Certificates - Betamax of VHS? As a CHP DH operator, a ukDEA member wants to respond to a growing interest among some of its corporate customers to supply them with heat and power generated from grid gas with biomethane certificates. However, there are two green gas certification schemes in the UK, one operated by the ADBA and the other by the REA. The ukDEA member would welcome UKDEA members’ experience of purchasing green gas certificates through either scheme, and in particular their views on the relative merits of each scheme. •  'A ukDEA member wishes to know if any ukDEA members have any experience with \"ice pigging district heating mains\" . If they do, can they recommend a company they could speak to about the operation. The ukDEA member company has some experience in this method of cleaning networks but would like to broaden knowledge of potential service providers.' •  ‘A ukDEA member wishes to know the mechanism to be applied to define the rate(s) of VAT that should be applied when raising charges to residential tenants for the heat supplied. The heat consumption charge is fine as they understand that will be 5%. What is confusing in the gas meter element. The bills received have 5% charged on the standing charge for the gas meter which is quite normal and they understand, The question is do their fees as a Heat Metering and Billing agent attract 5% VAT or 20% VAT when they recharge the tenant for their proportion of the Heat Supply? Their interpretation is that this is a standard rated supply as it does not form part of the overall heat supply but is a service that sits separately to the heat supply per se. Were they acting as an ESCO, they would see that they could charge all the elements under the 5% rule as the billing is incorporated within an overall charge.’Please send your responses to [email protected] Additional DE Questions? Send to [email protected] 30

Legal SpotlightQUESTION: BLP contact: For further information please get'With regards to the definition of a “heat supplier” within the Heat in touch.Network (Metering & Billing) Regulations, 2014, are there anycircumstances where the billing agent can be presumed to fulfil the Kenneth Addlyrole of “heat supplier”, if said billing agent is simply providing a Associate Director – Projects,billing service on behalf of a landlord, HA or other building owner? Energy & Infrastructure Finance T: +44 (0)20 2400 4846The BEIS definition of “heat supplier” is “a person who supplies E: [email protected] charges for the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to a W: www.blplaw.comfinal customer, through— (a) communal heating;”If the billing agent is not responsible for the physical supply of heat(i.e. – responsible for paying the heat generation plant utility bill; orupkeep of the heat generation plant, heat distribution infrastructure,up to and including heat interface units) does this then mean bydefinition that the person or organization responsible for thesethings must be deemed as the “heat supplier” and is requiredtherefore to enter into any required legal agreements with the“Final Customers” regarding the terms and conditions of supply ofsaid heat. Or is it possible that the landlord/building owner canabsolve this responsibility and define the billing agent as the “heatsupplier”.The question relates to whether, in the latter circumstance, the billingagent will become liable for any disruption in supply of heat beyondits control, should the landlord require the billing agent to enter intodirect agreements with the residents (final customers).'ANSWER FROM UKDEA MEMBER, BERWIN LEIGHTON PAISNER:We have worked on a number of transactions where clients who own heat/cooling networks andsupply heat/cooling have appointed agents to interface with customers.Typically, this occurs where the client is not an energy company and/or has limited experience ofoperating a network.For a suitable fee, an energy services company may act as the client’s agent to administer billing(usually without taking credit risk) and in some cases act on behalf of the client as the first point ofcontact for service problems. The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (as amended in 2015)(the “Regulations”), transpose into UK law the relevant provisions of the Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU).As drafted the Directive places obligations on Member States e.g to install meters, but without specifying whichcommercial entities the various responsibilities fall to.The UK draftsperson created the concept of the “Heat Supplier” as a single point of responsibility todischarge the notification, metering and billing requirements of the Directive and Regulations. A “Heat Supplier” under the Regulations is an entity that supplies and charges for the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to a final customer through: • Communal heating; or • A district heat network. 31

The draftsman assumed the entity supplying the heat is the entity entitled to charge for that supply.The Heat Supplier may incidentally own and operate the network but that is not a prerequisite of beingdefined as a Heat Supplier.If the Heat Supplier does not own the network it would pay some form of use of system charges to theowner/distributor.For administrative purposes a heat/cooling supplier, acting as principal under the laws of agency, mayappoint an agent to carry out functions.Where an agent carries out both supply and charging/billing functions for a principal via a supplyagreement with a final customer, the definition of “Heat Supplier” could capture the agent’s activities.However Regulation 9(6)(b) makes a distinction between a Heat Supplier and a third party who hasbeen assigned by the Heat Supplier responsibility for providing bills or billing information.That provides a good steer that a billing agent should not be considered a Heat Supplier for thepurposes of the Regulations.If a billing agent wishes to reinforce that it may be prudent for the billing agent to:•  Ensure the principal enters into the supply agreement with the final customer (but gives authority to the billing agent to collect charges on its behalf); or•  Enter into a supply agreement with a final customer but make it clear that it does so only as agent for the principal, without liability to the final customers, and the principal is named in the supply agreement. To cover off any possible residual liability it may be appropriate for the contractual documentation between principal and agent to state that for the purposes of the Regulations the principal is the only Heat Supplier. This may be coupled with an indemnity from principal to agent in respect of any liability the agent may possibly incur under the Regulations, notwithstanding that declaration.Aside from the Regulations either of these two options should also ensure that the billing agent does notassume direct liability to the customer for breaches of the supply agreement, including disruption of heatsupply.The information contained in this article is provided for general informational purposes only. Noinformation contained in this document should be construed as legal advice from Berwin LeightonPaisner LLP or the individual author, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal advice on any subjectmatter. 32

Members’ Job VacanciesJob Specification - Mechanical Design EngineerA leading Heat Interface Unit equipment manufacturer, isseeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.The purpose of the Mechanical Design Engineer role is toprovide technical design support to the Sales teamassisting consultants, developers etc. with the design ofcommunal heating systems.The Mechanical Design Engineer will also be heavilyinvolved in the new product development programme.As a Mechanical Design Engineer your responsibilities will include the following:Summary of Main Responsibilities and Activities: •  Support the Design Team Manager in providing M&E design assistance and or a design service to clients involved in communal heating system design or installation. •  Assist in the production of estimates, quotations and design proposals in support of the Sales Team •  Arrange quotations updates/ reviews and identify opportunities for up-selling on projects. •  Conduct site surveys. •  Assist in the development of new products, including project specific bespoke modifications to our standard products, with our Romanian Manufacturing Partner •  Coordinate the production and updating of in-house standard drawings, including manufacturing and equipment drawings for the Evinox production facility •  Coordinate the updating of design documentation and drawings for projects where applicable. •  F))0:A2+.#,M',(+23#G23,&#',2:#0+#)3%,+'#:,,E+-&#%+#0(@,(#'0#A(09%@,#&1AA0('#2+@## :0(,#%+NNN@,A'C#',)C+%)23#O+0P3,@-,#2&#(,Q1%(,@R# •  !+@,('2O,#)0+'(2)'0(S#%+&'233,(#&%',#9%&%'&#2+@#:,,E+-&#2&#(,Q1%(,@R# •  Liaise with the Service and Sales departments on internal technical issues. •  Liaise with suppliers regarding technical or equipment queries and requests on bespoke non-standard equipment •  Assist the Design Team Leader to coordinate the management and design of projects. •  Assist with in-house presentations, external presentations and exhibitions as required. •  Any other task as may be required from time to time. •  Contribute towards the production of supporting technical sales and support documentation to support the sales, marketing and service departments. 33

Ideal CandidateGraduate qualified building services engineer with at least two years’ experience, Excellentcommunication skills both written and verbalKnowledge of HVAC system design including communal or district heatingTask orientated team player with a “can-do” attitude and approachA second European language would be an advantageRewardsCompetitive salary and the opportunity to progress within an expanding business in a growingmarket.About the CompanyThe company specialises in providing integrated communal heating solutions and acomprehensive support package including energy metering, billing and a revenue managementservice. Rewards a competitive salary, pension and private health scheme (available afterqualifying period). Please contact Mike Shaw for further information and to [email protected] Energy Ltd, Unit 37, Barwell Business Park, Leatherhead Road Chessington, Surrey KT92NY. Tel: + 44 (0)1372 722277 Fax: + 44 (0)1372 744477www.evinoxenergy.co.uk www.evinoxresidential.co.ukMobile Commercial Heating Engineer – London 34https://gdfsuez.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=ENG00011917&lang=enElectrical / Mechanical Plant Engineer – Leicesterhttps://gdfsuez.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=ENG00012160&lang+enCombustion / Plant Engineer – Leicesterhttps://gdfsuez.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=ENG00002262&lang=enCommercial Heating Engineer - Chelsea / Kensingtonhttps://gdfsuez.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=ENG00005460&lang=enMobile CHP Service Engineer - National / Midlands Areahttps://gdfsuez.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=ENG00011656&lang=enLead Design Engineer – Londonhttps://gdfsuez.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=ENG00012270&lang=enDesign Engineer – Londonhttps://gdfsuez.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=ENG00012223&lang=en#

Business Development Manager – Heat You will be expected to identify opportunity,Networks and District process it and deliver commercially soundHeating contract for the company that will deliver long term customer / client satisfaction for theData Energy companyhas been inthe energy Key Aspectsindustry for 25years. You will need to have an understanding of the following:We run andmanage heat •  CIBSE CP1 Code of Practice for Heatnetworks and energy supplies nationally for Networkssome of the best-known developers in the UK.One of the few organisations to have •  Heat Network (Metering and Billing)ISO9001,14001 and 18001 we are able to Regulations 2014deliver the main requirements under theCIBSE CP1 code of practice with confidence. •  GoodIndustryPractice for Heatnetworks Heat metering networks and dataAs a expanding and progressive IIP accredited collectionemployer we are looking for an experiencedBDM with experience in the Heat Network •  CIBSEGuideMandSFG20Industry to complement our team.Our Head Office is located by Stansted Airport. •  Technical ability to be able to discussMany of our clients are London based. We work aspects of Heat Network operations toprimarily for Managing Agent and Developers include energy centres and CHP withproviding key aspects of the Operation and confidence to clientMaintenance of the modern heat networks,covering all areas from plant maintenance to bill •  Residential Managing Agentsgeneration. Location: Near Stansted AirportBenefits: Car, phone, child care voucherscheme, holiday entitlement: 25 days plus Salary: Competitive plus bonusBank Holidays, Xmas bonus, loyalty bonus,commission bonuses, sickness insurance To Apply:scheme, auto enrolment pension, training anddevelopment. You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to apply for this position.Description and DutiesAs an experienced BDM with a track record in A full UK driving licence is essential plus clearDistrict Heating and Heat Network in the DBS check.Residential Managed Property sector you willknow many of the developers, managing Please apply online or send your CV to Saraagents and property managers who are Ellis at [email protected] with the design and operation ofthese system. 35

Position TitleSenior Key Account Manager with potential for Country Manager roleBrief Description/Duties of PositionKamstrup is the world’s leading supplier of intelligent energy andwater metering solutions. We are experiencing high growth anddemand for our products all over the world, and therefore we arelooking for a Senior Key Account Manager to work with the UKWater Utilities. For the right person, afuture job as Country Manager will be available. As our new Senior Key Account Manager, youbecome a part of Kamstrup Instrumentation Ltd., which is our branch office located in Sudbury,Suffolk, where we have been for more than 15 years. Here, we are seven dedicated employeesserving our customers and distributors in the UK market. The team is characterized by an informalcooperation, and you will experience a great focus on freedom, responsibility, involvement andentrepreneurship.Senior Key Account Manager with potential for Country Manager Our ambition is clear – we simplywant to be the best within smart metering solutions. Therefore, the expectations to our new SeniorKey Account Manager are high, as you, together with support from the entire organization, must beable to show significant results. In this newly created position, you will be responsible for themaintenance and development of the Smart Water Meter market. It is essential that youunderstand and can navigate in the structure of the customer organisations.You must deliver more than canvas selling and be able to act as technical adviser, as well as asales person, delivering the right solutions for the customers.Your primary areas of responsibility include: •  Maintain and develop existing and potential Key Account customers •  Active use of CRM and Value Selling concept •  Ownership of small and large tenders #! •  Execute fairs, seminars and events with customers in UK and DK •  Contribute in product developmentDependent on the results you make and your professional qualifications, this position gives you anopportunity to advance to Country Manager for the UK branch office. As Country Manager, youmust also handle the branch office budget, personnel responsibility reporting to HQ anddevelopment of the market in general.Personality matters We are looking for a person with a proven track record of minimum 5 years asKey Account Manager or similar in the BtB segment, preferably from the water industry.Furthermore, you have a theoretical background within Engineering, Business Administration orsimilar. In order to live up to high quality standards, you must also be IT literate and have anextended knowledge within Microsoft office products.As a person, you have strong communication skills and are able to build long-term and valuablerelationships with customers and colleagues at all levels of the organisations.You are great in acquiring technical and commercial information, as you must adopt andunderstand our solutions and convert them into value for the customers.Moreover, you are ambitious about your responsibilities and achievements, and you like to workboth in a team environment and independently. 36

We offer more than just a job We offer a newly created position with great responsibility increating the best possible results for Kamstrup. As a part of an international, technology- basedcompany, where changes and new initiatives are part of everyday life, we offer you excitingchallenges, both technically and commercially, that will advance your career. Additionally, therewill be an attractive pay package, and a possible position as Country Manager available.Location of Position:Kamstrup Instrumentation Ltd, Stour Valley Business Centre,Brundon Lane, Sudbury UK-Suffolk, CO10 7GBContact Details for CVIf you have any questions about the position please contact UK Country Manager, SørenHebsgaard Knudsen on phone: +44 (0) 79 70 38 34 15. Or email [email protected] Networking NewsBrighton University MSc.As presented at the AGM the Chairman isworking with the University to develop the business plan to jointly present to BEIS to progresstwo MSc modules.Linesearch.Continuing discussions with Fionn Wardrop, Business Development Manager ofLinesearchbeforeUdig Limited as set out at the AGM to establish how an offering could workfor the incorporation of members buried assets into this system. 37

Members’ NewsGowling WLGKey issues to consider wheninvesting in the renewable energysectorGowling WLG look at the rise in M&A deals in the renewable energy sector and highlight key issuesto be considered by those involved in the deal - https://gowlingwlg.com/en/united- kingdom/insights-resources/key-issues-to-consider-when- investing-in-the-renewable-energy- sector?utm_source=insight&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insightsPrincipal Contact: Charlotte Anderson – [email protected] networks in the spotlight – CMA launches market study – Berwin Leighton Paisner LLPOn 7 December 2017, the Competition and MarketsAuthority (CMA) launched a market study into domestic heat networks in the UK.The CMA is seeking to identify whether there are any significant impedimentsto competition in this market, particularly in relation to conditions of supply– both price and non-price terms.Comments on the CMA’s draft market studyscope are requested by 12 January 2018.Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP examines below what the CMAintends to focus on, and what this might mean for the industry.http://www.blplaw.com/expert-legal-insights/articles/heat- networks- in-the-spotlight-cma-launches-market-studyPrincipal Contact: Keith Addly - [email protected] boost gives green light to Manchester’s Civic Quarter Heat NetworkSource and to read more here:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/7838/funding_boost_gives_green_light_to_manchesters_civic_quarter_heat_networkPrincipal Contact: Alex Trebowicz - alex.trebowicz@greatermanchester-ca.gov.ukwww.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk 38

Energetik selects Switch2 customer Customers will be able to top-up their pay- as-services and smart metering for Enfield you-go account in a way that suits them. Toheat networks save time and effort, they can set up regular and automatic top-ups to pay for their heating.Energetik, Enfield Council's local energy The online and phone top-up services arecompany, has selected Switch2 Energy to available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Ifprovide customer support and smart metering customers prefer to top-up in person, they canfor its low carbon community heat networks. visit their local Pay Point.Switch2 will provide repairs and maintenance;along with heat metering and billing. As part of Kirsty Lambert, Director at Switch2 said: “WeEnergetik's customer first approach, Switch 2 are delighted to be working with Energetik towill offer rapid response times, flexible deliver excellent service to their communityappointments and dedicated support for heating customes. Our values are very similar tovulnerable customers – to deliver a fair and Energetik’s, who also put the customer first andtransparent charging system. are very focused on delivering a superior solution. The Incontro smart meter will help the residents to budget their energy usage better and give them more transparency.”Every home connected to the heat networks Switch2's award winning technology is used bywill be fitted with a Switch2 Incontro smart more than 70,000 homes connected tometer, set up on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis. community heating schemes. The UK designed and manufactured technology is remotelyThis will enable customers to see and control managed and monitored from Switch2's UKhow much energy they consume and pay for customer service centre. Switch2 has recentlythe heat they use in real time, plus an been presented with the Customer Engagementavailability charge for the heat network Award of the Decade by the Association ofinfrastructure. Decentralised Energy for over 35 years’The smart technology will also help vulnerable commitment to delivering excellent customercustomers by using the data to identify erratic service to community and district heatingbehaviour, for example, extended periods of schemes. Energetik's £85 million communityheat usage when outside temperatures are energy networks will provide low carbon heatingwarm and vice versa. and hot water to approximately 15,000 homes and businesses in Enfield, with the ability toJayne Clare, Managing Director of Energetik double their capacity in future. Highly efficient,said: \"Our community energy networks will low carbon energy centres at Meridian Water,provide a reliable and secure low carbon heat Amos Grove, Ponders End and Oakwood willsupply at a competitive price that's estimated supply heat and hot water through a network ofto be considerably lower than 'like for like' insulated pipes, with the first customers nowprivate sector heat networks. connected in new homes at Amos Grove. Enfield Council is one of the first LondonThe pay-as-you-go system works in a similar boroughs to establish its own energy companyway to an Oyster card that we all use on and estimates that its heat networks will deliverLondon transport. It's an easy, flexible and £225 of economic, environmental and socialtransparent method of budgeting and paying benefits to residents and businesses in Enfieldfor heating, and puts residents in control.We and the wider community.feel that Switch2’s smart metering technologyis key to us providing better customer service. Further information: http://www.energetik.london/The smart meter's touch screen is simple to use, https://www.switch2.co.uk/and has clever features to help customersunderstand their heating budget, like top-up Principal Contact: David Fairbrother –reminders and credit protection.” $29%@RT2%(;(0'C,(U&P%')C<R)0R1O www.switch2.co.uk 39

Impressive Results for Evinox ModuSat® Under BESA HIU TestingEvinox are very proud to announce that the ModuSat® XR Heat Interface Unit has been tested to theBESA (British Engineering Services Association) UK Standard for HIUs, achieving impressive resultsall round.Launched in late 2016, the BESA UK Standard for Heat InterfaceUnits was introduced to help designers and specifiers evaluate theperformance of a particular HIU on their network. This newstandard aims to provide HIU benchmarking, similar in many waysto the well known SEDBUK scheme for domestic boilers.Currently, only a handful of manufacturers havepublished results for the HIU test regime, with Evinox being one of the first to undertake thetesting process.With an overall VWART of just 33.4!!, impressively low domestic hot water return temperaturesand the ability to deliver flexible Keep Warm operation, the BESA test results provide a clear,independently verified confirmation that the Evinox ModuSat® XR range delivers outstandingheating and hot water performance for modern heat networks. Mike Shaw, Commercial Director atEvinox Energy commented“We believe independent testing is a vital step forward for the Communal & District heating industry,and as one of the UKs most established HIU manufacturers, we were determined to be involvedfrom the early stages. Our latest ModuSat® XR and XR-ECO models have been developed verymuch with the new standard in mind and we’re confident that this regime from BESA will lead tomore efficient heat networks being designed and delivered”. The BESA standard is currentlyoptional for HIU manufacturers, however, Evinox believes this will be a mandatory requirement inthe near future, and asks designers and specifiers to start insisting on the use of BESA tested unitsfor their heat network projects going forward. The full report and test results can be found by visitingwww.evinoxenergy.co.uk,or contact Evinox to book a CIBSE accredited CPD Seminar on 01372722277.Principal Contact: Mike Shaw – [email protected] 40

Right-sizing brazed plate heat exchangers by SWEPA new CIBSE Continuing Professional Development (CPD)module has just been published, which considers the factorsinvolved in selecting brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHEs) toensure the most economical solution for a range of applications.The CPD has been sponsored by SWEP, which provides the largest range of BPHEs withcapacity up to 10MW. SWEP’s gasket free range each have low maintenance costs and anoptimal LCC (Life Cycle Cost).Each CPD published by CIBSE Journal include questions on the final page. Each successfullycompleted module provides 1.5 CPD hours to CIBSE members.The BPHE CPD can be seen at http://portfolio.cpl.co.uk/CIBSE/201711-supplement/20/Principal Contact: Dave Gill - [email protected] F!táv Zrt. provides district heating for the historical city of Budapest.The company supplies efficient, safe and uninterrupted heatdistribution for 240 000 households and 7 000 industry clients. Thebustling city with culturally and historically significant environmentpresents its own challenges for maintaining and operatingunderground heat distribution networks.Last month F!táv installed Hungary’s first hydraulic valve operatingsystem including Vexve’s HydroxTM actuator and HCU Manualcontrol unit together with a Vexve® DN 300 full bore ball valve indowntown Budapest. This solution will enable F!táv to operate the valve from street-level withoutelectric connection underground and without the need for the operator to access the valve chamber.After installation, commissioning and training was carried out by Vexve service team and ourHungarian partner Metsys Kft. We look forward to working with F!táv to develop the utilization ofhydraulic valve operation in Budapest and hearing about their experiences during the upcomingmonths!.Principal Contact: Magdalena Lamasz-kowalska – [email protected] www.vexve.comIdeal Heat Solutions Blog:As the UK prepares to exit the EuropeanUnion, District Heating systems are theperfectchoice to reduce fuel imports.https://www.idealheatsolutions.co.uk/how-district-heating-systems-could-help-fuel- oureconomy/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social_boiler-hirePrincipal Contact: Jamie Ross-Davies – [email protected] 41

Industry NewsSavings of up to £30 billion could be realised for UK heatnetworksSource and to read more here:http://www.eti.co.uk/news/savings-of-up-to-30-billion-could- be-realised-for-uk-heat-networksScottish project to design micro-CHP for island homesSource and to read more here:http://www.decentralized-energy.com/articles/2017/12/scottish-project-to-design-micro-chp- for-island homes.htmlNew IEA Report: Renewable Energy for IndustrySource and to read more here:http://www.solarpaces.org/new-iea-report/ 42