The UK District Energy Journal - April 2017

UK District Energy Journal THE VOICE FOR THE UK!S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMES !\"

THE VOICE FOR THE UK!S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMESIt’s been another busy month here in District Energy HQ! We have seen a flurry of new membersboth during and after Ecobuild 2017 so a big welcome to all of these organisations.We have also been hunting down a location for thisyear’s AGM and Conference and we are close tosecuring a prestigious venue in Central London. Thiswill be on the same basis we have operated inprevious years to minimise any financial impact on theassociation. With reduced availability for these typesof venues it is likely we are now looking at an AGMand Conference in the Autumn. However, with ourmain public facing event currently being our presenceat Ecobuild in the Spring this will provide a majorukDEA event every six months, which Chris as I thinkis a good balance across the year.In terms of Ecobuild 2018, I had a really good planning session this month with both the Danesand the Swedes, followed up by a meeting with Ecobuild. Whilst nothing is yet agreed, it is clearthat the spinning out of Ecobuild into a separate company has had a big impact on the way thatthey will look at the show moving forward with what at this stage appears to be some verypositive changes. More on this in future Journals and Information Notes.As you will also have also seen this month, awards from the Pilot Phase of the HNIP have beenpublished with a total of £24M being awarded to nine schemes which will reportedly generate£75M of capital investment in heat networks. Although this does not match the ratio that BEISoriginally stated of £2B for £300M of HNIP for the total fund, it does indicate that at least circa£1B of new heat networks could be expected from the total fund.As many of you will be aware, David Wagstaff has left as the Head of the Heat InfrastructureTeam at BEIS and moved to Nuclear (not sure whether he is trying to tell us something ?!).However, he has been replaced by Emma Floyd and although I have already met Emma brieflyfor a chat at her offices we have scheduled a proper catch up for Monday 15th April so it will beinteresting to see what her approach is like. I have already got the clear impression that whilstDavid was very focused on policy, Emma is much more focused on project delivery. As thisaligns with what we will be seeking, I am hopeful that Emma will being a new and even morefocused approached to getting heat networks delivered in the UK.Finally, we are being asked by BEIS to lead on an industry sector deal to BEIS with the ADE.Very early days yet and anything in this will have to be signed off by the Full Members, so furtherdetails as this moves forward, but all in all exciting times ahead. #\"

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IFTech Ltd Principal Contact: Nicholas Boid IFTech are a specialist design and build contractor of ground and water source Heat Pump systems. The company’s expertise lies in large scale HP systems and the company is the UK's leading organisation on underground thermal energy storage. Scope of services goes from feasibility study, through installation and onto monitoring and maintenance of systems. The company has developed off-site prefabricated SKID units forplant rooms with standardised controls software to solve the interface problems betweenground/water HP systems and building HVAC systems. - www.iftech.co.ukWAYS TO GET INVOLVED AS A FULL OR ASSOCIATE MEMBERukDEA Web Site – www.ukdea.org.uk • Follow us on Facebook, share news and images via • Your organisation has its own, publicly https://www.facebook.com/UKDEA/ viewable, page on the ukDEA website - send us \"About Us\" information for us • Link to us on LinkedIn and be part of to add or update. our 6500+ LinkedIn connection network. • Your logo is on our home page on a rotating banner. Check it's the most up • Post questions or responses on our to date and advise us of any changes. very active DE group (1800+ members) on LinkedIn - The UK District Energy • Send in your Media Releases for and District Heating Group incorporation within the Latest DE https://www.linkedin.com/groups/36696 News section of the web site. 97 • Keep up to date with BEIS news and Other ways to be involved.... consultations via our live feeds . • Ask for Help & Advice from ourThe UK District Energy Journal Members – If you are seeking Help and Advice regarding any aspects of District • Email us any District Energy news for Energy, put your question direct to the our Industry News section. Members. Send in your questions and we will circulate them to all Members • Let us know about any awards, product (or certain parties), anonymously if you launches, case studies, contracts wish and respond to you with any awarded and activity articles for our replies they may have. Members’ News section. • Ask for a meeting with the Chairman to • Send us meetings and events news for keep up to date with everything going the Save The Date section. on in our sector and discuss how you can make your membership work for • Job Vacancies – advertise FREE of you. charge. • Send in your images for use on the cover of our future editions! Non- branded please but an acknowledgement will be incorporated.Social Networks• Follow us on Twitter, will can retweet your news to 1200+ followers - https://twitter.com/TheUKDEA %\"

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Chairman’s DiaryWritten by Simon Woodward, ukDEA Chair and Technical Director.Date: 4th April Date: 26th AprilSubject: HNIP Pilot Phase Feedback Subject: Ecobuild 2017 Wrap Up Meeting andInterview look forward to 2018With: Matt Gieve, The Tavistock Institute With: Business Sweden and Danish EmbassyType of Event: Conference Call Type of Event: Meeting in London at Swedish EmbassyThankfully BEIS are seeking in depth feedbackon the Pilot round of the HNIP and this phone This was acall was one of a series that they have good exchangearranged a research institute to make to both of views regarding the sector bodies points which and successful worked well applicants. It and those not offered an so well for excellent Ecobuild 2017. opportunity tofeed in some of the real key issues that existedwith the Pilot Phase including the complexity ofapplication, time available to respond and thewhole nonsensical arrangement of the shadowmodel which was not visible to applicants. Wemust hope that this feedback will be taken intoaccount in the next rounds.Date: 25th April It was clear form feedback that the Danes and Swedes received from their members that the event was a real success. However, we all thought that if we are to collaborate in 2018 there were a number of changes that needed to be made to enhance the visitor experience even further and spread the word on District Energy. It was then helpful to have a follow up meeting the same day with Ecobuild so that these could be made rapidly and directly to ensure we can shape how plans for Ecobuild 2018 are developed. '\"

Date: 26th April Date: 26th AprilSubject: Ecobuild 2017 Wrap Up Meeting Subject: Sector Deal Discussionand look forward to 2018 With: BEISWith: Future Build Type of Event: Meeting in London with BEISType of Event: Meeting in London at FutureBuild Offices This was an interesting meeting held at BEIS’s request to talk about their desire for a sectorFollowing my meeting with the Danes deal.and Swedes I met with Martin Hurn andTrevor Crawford from Future Build - the This is a concept that BEIS have developedcompany which now owns the Ecobuild where an industry sector through its keyBrand. stakeholders/bodies, i.e. the UKDEA receive an industry offer for what we as the sector willIt is Martin’s Company and he clearly wants do in return for funding/support from BEIS.to make the show a big success in 2018 andeven the initial thoughts and visuals he was They are keen that we collaborate on this withpresenting on a confidential basis at this the ADE. Imeeting show that they are really seeking to welcomedchange the show to make the segmentation themuch clearer and really show when you are opportunityin the District Energy area and make it much and willmore of a feature of the show. wait for BEIS to setAll of our comments have been passed to up thisthem so further details on this to follow as we initial meeting.have a meeting planned again in May.ukDEA Chairman and Technical Director, Simon Woodward, at Ecobuild 2017. (\"

Open ConsultationsPublic consultation for Around £8.5m is expected to be secured fromGlenrothes district heating the Scottish Government’s Low Carbonscheme Infrastructure Programme Fund,Fife Council held a public consultation event while £7m has alsoand exhibition on 27th April 2017 to provide been committedinformation about its plans to construct a by RWE MarkinchDistrict Heating Scheme in the centre of Ltd who isGlenrothes. partnering Fife Council on theA planning application has already been project.submitted for the £17.1 million construction ofthe Glenrothes Next Generation District Once operational, Glenrothes Heat will mean aHeating Scheme (Glenrothes Heat), a heat 10% reduction in existing heating costs, anddistribution network utilising the output from reduce environmental taxes for businessesthe RWE-run biomass plant at Markinch, with and other public sector users.hopes it could be up and running by the end of The project will also help guarantee the future the of the RWE’s CHP Biomass plant at Markinch, decade. which has been looking to fulfil its supply potential since the demise of Tullis Russell The paper plant in 2015. proposed heating Barbara Whiting, lead officer for scheme is renewables, said: “Glenrothes Heat could designed contribute significantly to our climate changeto heat businesses, public facilities and offices targets and could potentially reduce fueland up to 372 homes in the town centre poverty in Glenrothes households and providecatchment area once fully operational. cost savings for businesses.”As well as supporting business growth and If you wish to make any comments on thereducing fuel poverty, the scheme will Scheme, please contact Lindsey Methvencontribute to Scotland’s long term climate before the 23rd May 2017 on Tel:03451 55change targets and move to low carbon 55 55 + Ext 44 22 80 or by email:energy sources. And with the support of [email protected] Scottish Government and applications forsubstantial funding currently being processed,the aim is to commission the project bySeptember 2018 and make the firstconnections as early as January 2019. )\"

Closed Consultations Awaiting FeedbackBEIS - Renewable Heat Incentive: support for Biomass-Combined Heatand PowerThis consultation concerns proposals for changes to the support for biomass-Combined Heatand Power (CHP) plant offered under the RHI scheme.In August 2016 the government amended the terms ofsupport for biomass-CHP under the RHI to introduce apower efficiency requirement of 20%. From then on, newplant with a power efficiency of less than 20% wouldreceive a scaled back level of support. A proportion oftheir eligible heat use would be supported under thebiomass-CHP tariff, with the remainder supported underthe biomass tariff. From 1 January 2017 this requirementwas relaxed to a 10% power efficiency requirement for a transitional period.This consultation proposes a return to a 20% power efficiency requirement for new plant, andseeks stakeholder views on this proposal.Read more here:https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/renewable-heat-incentive-support-for-biomass-combined-heat-and-power *\"

TendersHere is an overview of current tenders.If any ukDEA members would like to share any tendering projects that they are sourcingresponses for, please email tthese to [email protected] and they will be included in futureeditions.Semey District Heating European BankClosing date – 6th March 2018 - This is an Kostanay District Heatingupdate of the General Procurement Notice ref7638-GPN-43123, which was initially This Invitation for Tenders follows thepublished 20 June 2014. General Procurement Notice 8424-GPN- 47396 for this project which was publishedState Communal Enterprise at 6 October 2016 on the web site of theTeploKommunEnergo (the “Client”) intends European Bank for Reconstruction andusing the proceeds of a loan from the Development - www.ebrd.comEuropean Bank for Reconstruction andDevelopment (the “Bank”) and Clean Closing date: 15th June 2017Technology Fund (“CTF”) for Semey DistrictHeating project to support priority investments Download details here:to improve district heating services in the Cityof Semey. http://www.ebrd.com/work-with- us/procurement/p-pn-170425c.htmlThe proposed project, which has a totalestimated cost of USD 17.2 million, will require Hydrogen heating earmarked forthe procurement of the following goods and £25m government investmentworks and services: BEIS department is looking for a contractor • Reconstruction of distribution district to manage the delivery of a major new heating networks project investigating the use of hydrogen gas as a source of clean heat • Installation of individual heating substations equipped with heat meters The government is planning to spend £25m and rehabilitation of central heating over the next three exploring the potential substation for hydrogen gas to become a mainstream source of low-carbon heating. • Hydraulic modelling software • Project Implementation Support Read more here: • Corporate Development Support. http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/30088 • Tendering for the above goods and 45/hydrogen-heating-earmarked-for-gbp25m- government-investment works contracts is expected to start in the first quarter of 2017.Details here: http://www.ebrd.com/work-with-us/procurement/p-pn-170306a.html !+\"

News From BEISukDEA welcomes £24m They need to follow up as quickly as possibleinvestment for heat networks with advice on timing and next applicationacross the UK The UK District dates for the full project.’Energy Association haswelcomed the news of the This funding scheme will run for five years,awarding for £24 million to and is expected to provide support for up tosupport heat network projects in 200 heat networks around the UK. As well astowns all over the UK. – 7th April providing capital expenditure for building2017. works, it is anticipated that the scheme will leverage in around £2bn of wider public andNine projects have been announced as private investment.winners of the funding, which is the first roundfrom a total pot of £320 million, set aside for It is projected that heat networks have theheat network development. Announced today potential to reduce heating costs in someby Climate Change and Industry Minister Nick cities by more than 30 per cent, so thisHurd of BEIS, the funding will enable projects investment is a powerful indicatory of the heatto take place from Sheffield to Camden, with network’s place in the UK’s future energyplanned works ranging from developing energy strategy. For more information on the Heatfrom waste (EfW) plants to extending CHP Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU) funding, anddriven heat networks. In addition to the nine to see the full list of successful applicants,winning authorities, a further four have beenawarded around £200,000 to help develop Visit the Gov.UK website and read thetheir plans. BEIS media release here:Awards range from £1.05m up to £3.51m per https://www.gov.uk/government/news/clean-local authority, with one being awarded a total energy-projects-receive-24-million-to-keep-of £5.73m with £3.5m of that as a repayable towns-warmloan. Authorities total planned capitalexpenditure range from £1.78m up to Read about the projects supported here:£13.58m, with the funding covering fromapproximately 20 to around 60 per cent of the https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hproject cost. eat-networks-investment-project-hnipThe ukDEA are excited to see so many robustheat network projects coming on line, and tosee that the government is committed todeveloping this exciting technology for thefuture. Chairman of the ukDEA, SimonWoodward, commented, ‘It’s great to seethese awards have been made, it’s reallypositive news for the industry.We hope that BEIS has learned lessons fromthe Pilot Stage in terms of the complexity ofthe applications, particularly the financialmodeling. !!\"

£290 million boost for clean energy in BritainEnergy reforms come into force USEFUL BEIS GUIDANCE LINKSon 1st April 2017 Total energy statisticsHomes across Great Britain will get extrasupport to make their homes cheaper and https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/toteasier to keep warm thanks to new al-energy-statisticsgovernment reforms.Homes across GreatBritain will get extra support to make their UK energy sector indicatorshomes cheaper and easier to keep warmthanks to government reforms that have come https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-into force today (1 April 2017).Changes to energy-sector-indicatorsthe Energy Company Obligation (ECO) willmake sure energy companies give support to Funding for innovative smartpeople struggling to meet their heating bills, energy systemswith plans to extend the scheme from April2017 to September 2018 also confirmed. Government funding for innovation in smart energy systems and technologiesRead the full story here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for- innovative-smart-energy-systemshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/energy-reforms-come-into-force-today Energy Companies Obligation: brokerage https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy- companies-obligation-brokerage !#\"

HNDU update: Round 7 OpenRound 7 of the Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU) funding is still open. Also available fromBEIS are the details of successful local authorities in rounds 1 – 6. See the website for fulldetails. This is great news for the industry, as it increases the scope of HNDU to include manymore meaningful activities than before. Round 7 is open for applications from the 9thJanuary 2017 until December 2017 dependent 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, includingannouncement of grant awards, can be found at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-networks-funding-stream-application-and-guidance-packMap of successful HNDU rounds 1-5 Local Authorities: Round 1 - red. Round 2 - blue. Round 3 -green. Round 4 - yellow. Round 5 - pink 6 NEWS FROM BEIS !$\"

News From Ofgem Ofgem raises LINKS TO OFGEM INFOGRAPHICS concerns over Scottish heat Infographic: Promoting anetworks proposals sustainable energy futureOfgem has responded to the Scottish http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-government’s Consultation on Heat and updates/infographic-promoting-sustainable-Energy Efficiency Strategies, and Regulation energy-futureof District Heating with suggestions on how toregulate the district heat sector. In the letter, Infographic: Energy securityMartin Crouch, Ofgem’s senior partner forimproving regulation, said: “Any regulatory https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-framework for heat networks needs to deliver updates/infographic-energy-securitygood outcomes for consumers without beingoverly burdensome for the industry. Infographic: The Energy networkAs the market for heat networks develops, https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-any regulation should not inhibit innovation or updates/infographic-energy-networklock development in to one specific model.Clear principles for expected conduct bysuppliers and standards of service may behelpful in this regard.”Read more here:http://www.newpower.info/2017/04/ofgem-raises-concerns-over-scottish-heat-networks-proposals/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 marketis set to increase dramatically. These people or organisations may not be familiar with energymarket rules or where to go for help.Ofgem’s Innovation Link will provide fast, frank feedback to innovators and help them navigatethe regulatory framework. The service will enable innovators to make more informed choiceswhen developing their products, services and business models. It is available to anyone with aninnovative business proposition that has the potential to benefit consumers.The Innovation Link will also bring forward proposals in 2017 for a regulatory sandbox. These willlet innovators trial promising new products or services in a controlled regulatory environment,while ensuring that the interests of customers are met. This will help innovators decide if theiridea is viable. !%\"

Save The DateHave a look at the ukDEA dates for all forthcoming ukDEA, member and industrymeetings, conferences, events and other important dates.Any dates you would like added for future newsletter editions?Just send to [email protected] 2017 will offer you the chance to attend REHAU’s new style District Heating Workshops. Following the success of 2016, REHAU continue to offer expert knowledge and experience for District Heating. If you require further information on events please contact [email protected] or check out the company’s Events List onhttps://www.rehau.com/gb-en/building-technology/renewable-energy/rehau-district-heating/our- uk-district-heating-events The first event is scheduled on 27th June 2017 in Birmingham. RWM 2017 12th to 14th September 2017, Birmingham For more information, see the event website https://www.rwmexhibition.comEnergy4Power Live 2017The 2017 date for this event has been announced as 3rd October 2017See a 2016 review of the event here: http://energy4powerlive.co.uk/Ecobuild 2018The 2018 date for Ecobuild 2018 has been announced as 6th to 8th March 2018at ExCel, London.For more information, see the event website http://www.ecobuild.co.ukUndergraduate looking for He has recently completed his dissertation onsummer work experience Leicester's District Heating Scheme speaking with Leicester City Council. Learning of CHP , he isNandan Joshi at [email protected] - is an seeking work experience opportunities this summer.undergraduate geography student in his final year He is applying for MSc Renewable Energy inat Newcastle University. Newcastle 17/18. Please email directly. !&\"

Members’ SpotlightCOHEAT are an energy technology company specialising inSmart heat networks for retrofit and newbuild residentialapplications.Sharing larger, lower cost, lower carbon heat sources using aheat network is a sound concept. When designed andinstalled correctly modern heat networks can offer exemplarytechnical performance; but fall short of being a scalablecommercial solution to beat individualgas boilers on the open market. COHEAT are aiming to makeheat networks the de facto residential heating solution by working with the supply chain to meetthe following brief: “Heat networks must be available to buy as a standardised package that can be specified, installed, and operated as easily as individual gas boilers. They must deliver reduced lifecycle costs without compromising on technical performance or the consumer experience. They must achieve all this down at a scale to suit new build developers and social landlords: 20-250 homes.”Research and DevelopmentFounded in Cambridge in 2013; it was a 2014 research programme by the then Department ofEnergy and Climate Change to stimulate innovation to address cost and performance efficiencychallenges related to heat networks that put COHEAT on the map.Our “5G Heat Network Demonstration” sought to dispel the myths used to excuse over-size andover-temperature heat network designs and show how applying smarter control technology toheat networks can make them more competitive than individual gas boilers, even for small 20-250 home scale suburban developments. !'\"

The Phase 1 feasibility study sought to understand what the actual loads are on a heat network;what scope there might be for manipulating these without adversely affecting the consumerexperience; and what the resulting lifecycle cost and carbon emissions might be relative to anindividual gas boiler. Highlights for this and implications for system sizing were presented at theukDEA AGM in June 2016.The Phase 2 demonstration sought to prove the theory by applying a purpose-developed controlsystem to a heat network that was downsized to the extent that it relied on this system to avoidhitting capacity constraints. The base heat network itself demonstrated best practice in hydraulicdesign.Phase 2 also sought to demonstrate how the control system could be used to deliver additionalbenefits, such as fully automated commissioning, technical service level monitoring/conditionbased maintenance, and integrated retail utility metering/billing/payment collection and accountmanagement.In order to fully appreciate the needs of specifiers, installers, operators, and end users - andsecure the necessary freedom to innovate - COHEAT designed, installed and now operate thisheat network, which was a new network installed to serve 24 existing dwellings and a laundryformerly equipped with storage heaters for space heating and immersion heated cylinders fordomestic hot water.In Phase 3 the performance of the finished network was monitored for a complete season. Thefull year results are in, with air source heat pump sCOP of 3.8, boiler efficiency at 92%, anddistribution losses under 15% even on this very low energy density suburban scheme. The costof delivered heat worked out <£0.03/kWh, excluding any income from RHI, leading to smiles allround on the commercials too.A full report outlining what we did and what we learned is available on request and we’d love forthe bits that worked best to be copied shamelessly!Commercial OfferingCOHEAT now provide an Operating Platform for heat networks; based on the smart heat gridinfrastructure developed for the 5G Heat Network Demonstration: !(\"

This is white label Software as a Service for managing the retail and technical operation of heatnetworks from meter data to cash. It is available in three service level tiers:- The Core Platform provides everything needed to run a credit billed heat network except the hardware in the field, the final consumer, and the people on the phones our out in vans.- The Real Time upgrade allows unlimited real time data into the platform for improved visibility of how the heat network is operating including alarms and how the heat is being used for consumers.- The Control upgrade allows remote control over assets in the field, including prepayment, remote heating control apps, and smart grids where the installed hardware supports these.It is priced per final consumer per year, as an annual subscription, on volume per brand, withno setup/exit fees and a guarantee that the renewal price for the subscription will never rise bymore than RPI. Prices start at £0 (zero) per home per year for micro operators.The Operating Platform is compatible with a range of heat meters, heat interface units, andprepayment hardware – including truly open protocol solutions for prepayment heat metering– allowing operators to run a mixed fleetfrom a single platform.Please drop us a line at the address below for a copy of the research report, advice onhydraulic design of heat networks, tips on designing metering and control infrastructure toavoid vendor lock-in, or more details on our platform offering:COHEAT LtdFuture Business Centre, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2HYwww.coheat.co.ukTel: 01223 967 607Email: [email protected] !)\"

Legal SpotlightDuring the last two months, our legal beagles were very busy but we hope to return to business as usualnext month!Members’ Legal Questions?Members who have any legal questions should send all questions to [email protected] response will then be forwarded from the ukDEA’s legal members accordingly. Members’ Job Vacancies Position: • Liaise and work with the Production, Engineering, Product management and Project CAD Development departments. Engineer • Calculation and analysis of thermal Role: expansion and stress levels using the industry-leading sisKMR software To provide (beam-element programme), makingCAD and associated support services to the the necessary corrections to the designProject, Sales, Technical and Production in order to safely accommodate thermalteams; liaising with colleagues, clients and expansion (training will be provided)their agents to optimise designs andengineered solutions for pipework systems • Facilitate and support projectand bespoke product offerings within the management functions.Company’s product portfolio andmanufacturing expertise. • Provide both internal and external technical support.Reporting to: • Manage and maintain the Company’sProject Engineering Manager associated hardware and software to ensure that all is sufficiently kept up toMain duties: date. Also to monitor associated industry trends & technicalYour typical duties will include: developments in CAD and BIM • Create pipe layout drawings using the • To undertake site surveys where AutoCAD suite of programmes. necessary to be able to produce associated drawings. • Generate production drawings with AutoCAD and/or Inventor. • To identify and research opportunities for improvement to the Company’s • Review client designs and drawings to produce material take-offs (MTO) and products, services and operating quotations. efficiencies !*\"

Skills / Qualifications Position: \" A high level of competency shall be Graduate Mechanical & Energy Engineer (with required in Autodesk Inventor district heat network experience) Professional and AutoCAD Mechanical products A good understanding of Role: This role present an excellent Revit and Navisworks work flows on opportunity for a BIM projects with a basic to proactive individual to intermediate ability at operating these join a successful two software packages. property maintenance company with an \" Formal qualifications in mechanical established mobile team engineering and/or building services of engineers (gas, oil, disciplines. LPG, electrical, plumbing, air con) and \" A good level competency shall be office based staff. required in Microsoft Office products You need to have qualified in 2015 or prior toSalary / Package: this to be suitable as you will need to have at least 1 to 2 years of post-graduate site \" Salary negotiable and subject to experience to qualify. experience, skills and capabilities. Required Experience: \" The Company arranges defined personal pension schemes for all Ideally a graduate engineer that has District employees. Heat Network experience with specific bias towards running and maintaining these \" The scheme is contributed to by both systems more than design. the employee (5% of salary) and the Company (7% of salary). The With a proven track record of managing Company has a death in service policy installer- to- maintainer handover plus trouble for all employees who have been shooting and managing of legacy issues. employed for a minimum of one year. Network optimisation essential. This is equal to 1! times your annual salary. Energy balance reporting key. \" The Company operates a sick pay You will need a strong knowledge and working scheme. experience of: CP1, Guide M, SFG 20, PAS55 standard, CIBSE Guide M, BSRIA Guide BG3,For more information and application details: Water treatment regimes.http://cpv.co.uk/index.php/about- Salary Range:us/jobvancancies-careers-with-cpv/112-job-titleproject-cad-engineer £38,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. Benefits: Van, uniform, phone, PDA, fuel card, parking credit card, £250 float, PAID WEEKLY, child care voucher scheme, holiday entitlement: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, Xmas bonus, loyalty bonus, incentive bonuses, sickness insurance 1% contribution to cover 100% of wages after 7 day deferment, auto enrolment pension, training and development. #+\"

Location of Position: Central London and UK.Deadline for applications: Summer 2017.Contact details for CV: You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to apply forthis position.You will also need to be living within commutable distance to Central London.Please send your CV to Sara Ellis at [email protected]. For More information:http://www.dmgdelta.co.uk/building-maintenance-companies/ Trainee Electrical Design Trainee CAD Technician Engineer (AutoCAD/REVIT)FLATT is a Building Services Engineering& Sustainability Consultancy Practice, FLATT is a Building Services Engineeringproviding comprehensive services to meet & Sustainability Consultancy Practice,the demanding needs for the sustainable providing comprehensive services to meetdesign of building services systems in all the demanding needs for the sustainablebuilding sectors. design of building services systems in all building sectors. Candidates must have: Candidates must have: • Good computer skills • An interest in Building Design • Good computer skills • Good problem solving skills • An interest in Building Design • Qualifications for further training • Good problem solving skills • Qualifications for Day ReleaseFLATT will sponsor the successful FLATT will sponsor the successful candidate for Day Release candidate for Day Release College/University Education. College/University Education. Please email CVs to: [email protected] Please email CVs to: [email protected] Hillside House, 204B Godstone Road, Caterham, Hillside House, 204B Godstone Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6RD Surrey, CR3 6RDwww.flattconsulting.com www.flattconsulting.com #!\"

Technical Sales Manager - Midlands and North of EnglandA Technical Sales Manager is required to join • To sell the range of communal heatingthe team at Evinox Energy. metering and billing services to Private Landlords and Social HousingAs part of our further expansion we seek to Providers.recruit an experienced sales engineer to coverthe Midlands and North of England. • Actively utilise internal telemarketingKnowledge of low carbon heating solution support to maximise personaldesign for communal/district heating systems productivity, including regular areawould be of benefit, as would any experience planning meetings.of selling to Mechanical Consultants andContractors, Property Developers and Social • Build effective cooperative workingHousing Providers. relationships with internal and external staff.You will be required to increase sales throughthe organisation, coordination and • The ability and discipline to follow themanagement of the allotted sales territory project through from initial designconducting effective face to face selling to through to order placement is key.specified accounts, with the objective ofmeeting agreed sales targets. • Maintain the sales database and contact management system to theThe Evinox Energy offer is comprehensive and given standards applying setconsists of the provision of design services, procedures.supply of HIU's and plant room equipment,service and maintenance, metering & billing • Consistently meet agreed activity andservices and facilities management. sales levels (projects, revenue, price).Key Tasks will include: • Take a positive attitude to personal and company development and project a \" To make effective sales presentations professional personal and company image. to mechanical design consultants working on residential property • Represent Evinox Energy at exhibitions developments, purchasers of Heat and networking events where required. Interface Units, boilers and other ancillary equipment. For information on knowledge and experience and package details, please visit: http://www.evinoxenergy.co.uk/About-us- Evinox-Energy/Current-Vacancies ##\"

Position:Quantity SurveyorBrief Description:The successful Quantity Surveyor will provide \" Reading and accurately interpretinga full QS service across a range of projects drawings and specifications• Cost planning and reporting \" Ability to work on own initiative and generate solutions• Interim valuation payments \" Highly IT literate, including advancedControl of EWN in line with contract clauses knowledge of Microsoft Excelalong with claims \" A track record of successful procurement• Site visits Responsibilities:• Client facing \" prepare tender and contract documents,Duties: including BOQThe Assistant Quantity Surveyor will report to \" undertake cost analysis for project workthe Commercial Manager. \" assist in establishing a client'sDuties will include assisting with: requirements and undertake feasibility• Procurement studies \" perform risk, value management and• Monthly valuations cost control \" advise on a procurement strategy• Liaising with Clients \" identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risksThe Person: \" prepare and analyse costings for tenders \" provide advice on contractual claimsThe successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor \" analyse outcomes and write detailedwill have: progress reports \" value completed work and arrange payments\" 12+ months Quantity Surveying Location of Position: experience Trent House, Unit T16, Leyton Industrial\" Experience with Deep drainage Village, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7QP\" Experience in Temporary works\" Experience with highways & Structures Salary Range: divisions Negotiable.\" Good organisational skills\" Good level of education to include 5 Contact Details for CV: GCSEs at Grade C or above. [email protected] #$\"

Networking News In this month’s Journal we are running the first of two articles written by WRAS which follow on from a meeting with the Chairman in 2015. For reference, we have added the Chairman’s notes from the original article from this original meeting atthe start of the first article. This first article concentrates on the regulations which apply and theduty to notify when works are being undertaken. Next month’s looks at the ways that compliancecan be achieved. We would be pleased to take any questions on these articles back to WRASas they authored them, so please do have a good read and let us know if you have any pointsyou would like us to raise.Date: 26th June 2015Subject: Meeting with Paul Millard, Technical Manager of WRAS LtdLocation: BISRAMeeting Overview:I had a very interesting meeting with Paul Millard who is Technical Manager of WRAS. I haverecorded below the actions from the meeting! UKDEA to provide details of prevailing standards! WRAS to if possible produce a guide to the Water Regs for HIU manufacturers/ suppliers/endusers setting out clearly what the regs do or do notrequire! WRAS to provide contacts at the British Plastics Federation who have raised concernsregarding longevity issues/ failures associated with using certain types of plastic pipes in buildingheating systems due to the potentially high Oxygen content! WRAS to send details of a recent BS related to identification of water servicesI also noted the following comments from Paul :1. He is happy to act as a sounding board for any of our members who have problems in relationto the Water Regs, using the UKDEA as a conduit for this communication2. WRAS are really focused on pressure testing for heating systems to mitigate leaks, i.e.pressure test at 1.5 x normal working pressure and the only other issue relating to the heatingnetwork is a demonstration that the cold water main will not be increased in temperature aboveideally 20 C and no more than 25 C. We discussed this is more of an issue for internal buildingsystems3. With respect to HIU’s WRAS either want to make sure that the unit is WRAS approved or thatall components that come into contact with the potable water supply are WRAS approved andthat if the way these components are assembled is varied this should not be an issue, i.e anextra length or pipe or bend for a different configuration HIU4. If a BS exists (which it doesn’t for HIU’s) then demonstrating WRAS compliance through this isone method5. A CE marking can also be used, but this has to relate the items which come into contact withthe potable water, and not for example the electrical systems in the HIUI hope that members find these notes useful but if you have any further queries on this meetingor our work with WRAS please let me know. #%\"

DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS AND THE WATER FITTINGSREGULATIONSSome contractors mistakenly believe that district heating systems do not come under the scopeof Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations. In the first of two articles, the Water RegulationsAdvisory Scheme (WRAS) explains how the regulations affect the operation of district heating.The use of district heating schemes is encouraged by ‘The regulations’the desire for low carbon heating and hot watersystems in domestic premises, where heat interface The Water Supply (Waterunits (HIUs) are served from a centralised heating plant Fittings) Regulations 1999 –or district heating scheme. The HIU allows the delivery (England and Wales)and recording of the heat consumed by an individualdwelling to be integrated into a larger heating and hot The Water Supply (Waterwater system. The UK Government announcement a Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014five year, £320m capital support for district heating The Water Supply (Waterschemes further encourages their use. Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009District heating schemes and systems which HIUs interface with and are filled and topped upwith water supplied from the public mains in England, Wales and Northern Ireland come underthe scope of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and under Byelaws in Scotland (seebox). Collectively referred to as ‘the regulations’, they apply to all water fittings (pipes, valves,pumps, heat exchangers for example) and appliances connected to a plumbing system whichreceives water from the public supply. *Changes to the structure ofThe aim of the regulations is to prevent contamination of the water industry in Englanddrinking water supplies, promote efficient use of them As from 1st April 2017 changesand prevent the waste of water supplied. So how do to the structure of the waterthe regulations relate to particular aspects of district industry in England will increaseheating schemes and HIUs? competition in the supply of water services to non-householdDUTY OF INSTALLERS, USERS AND premises. The incumbent localWATER SUPPLIERS water and wastewater (sewerage) supplier will createHeating and plumbing systems must be designed, separate wholesale and retailinstalled and maintained to comply with the regulations. divisions and new retailers areThe regulations make it a legal duty of the installer toensure that the regulations are complied with during expected to enter the market,initial installation and if making any subsequent gaining access to relevant services from wholesalers.alterations. Customers in non-householdThe proposed installation must have the water premises can choose which ofsupplier’s consent before work starts (see Notification these retailers will supply theirbelow). Users of the premises have a duty to use water or wastewater services.plumbing installations correctly and ensure continuing However, enforcement of ‘thecompliance by maintaining fittings and not altering them regulations’ remains a duty ofillegally. Failure of installers or users to comply with the the wholesaler whose treatmentregulations risks prosecution and a criminal record. plants and water mains areThe local water supplier* has the duty to enforce the producing and distributing waterregulations, and inspectors may visit new and existing supplies to those premises.premises and installations to check that the systemscomply. Where serious contraventions are found which could cause contamination of drinkingwater, the water supplier has the power to disconnect the supply until the faults are corrected. Inless serious cases, enforcement notices may be issued for improvements to be completed bygiven dates. #&\"

NOTIFICATION:The regulations make it a legal requirement to have the water supplier’s consent for installationwork before it starts. This is obtained by notification to the water supplier. Anyone can notify,but if work starts without consent the installer is at risk of criminal prosecution. Notification helpsto ensure compliance of the proposal before work starts and reduces the risk that alterations forcompliance are subsequently required by the water supplier when the installation is inspected.Alterations to already-installed systems can be difficult, can delay completion and are at theinstaller’s expense.There is no charge for granting consent. Water suppliersusually process notifications promptly, but consent isdeemed to be granted if no response is given after tenworking days from notification.Notification is required for work on any plumbing system inall new premises and for extending or altering systems innon-domestic premises. It applies to all parts of districtheating systems filled by the mains, from the central plantroom, through distribution pipes, to plumbing within thereceiving premises. Notification is required for other specificappliances like pumps capable of delivering more than 12litres per minute.Some details differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Fullinformation is available on the WRAS website:see ‘Information Leaflets’ atwww.wras.co.uk/consumers/resources/publications/For alterations to existing non-domestic installations carriedout by water-industry-recognised ‘approved contractors’ there are some concessions about priornotification. The approved contractor can undertake some types of work and give notice of itscompliance subsequently to the water supplier.For details of water-industry-authorised ‘WaterSafe’ approved contractors, seewww.watersafe.org.uk/Requirements for design and manufacture of water fittings To ensure that water fittings and plumbing systems are robust and do not cause contamination or waste of water, the regulations specify performance standards which fittings must meet. Installers have the legal duty to ensure that every water fitting used is ‘of an appropriate quality and standard’ (Regulation 4), meaning it must either • (i) bear a CE mark of compliance to a relevant harmonised EU standard, or • (ii) (meet an appropriate British Standard or its equivalent from another country in the European Economic Area, or • (iii) comply with the performance specification defined by the UK government – the Regulator’s Specification.Where parts of fittings are in contact with water which is required to be ‘wholesome’ (whichincludes drinking water and domestic hot water), it is important that the materials used don’tcause contamination (Fig. 1 overleaf). #'\"

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Industry NewsDistrict Heating Market to surpass The new issue of Hot Cool this time$280bn by 2024: Global MarketInsights, Inc. evolves around system integration. Conversion to renewable energy means an increased“District Heating Market Size By Source (CHP, demand for well-functioning district heatingGeothermal, Solar, Heat Only Boilers), By systems.Application (Residential,Commercial/Institutional (College/University, Without these, we will not be able to utilizeOffice, Government/Military), Industrial waste heat on a large-scale, we will not be(Chemical, Refinery, Paper)), Industry Analysis able to store solar heat from summer to winter,Report, Regional Outlook (U.S., Canada, and we will not be able to integrate the districtGermany, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Finland, heating system and the electricity system inItaly, Denmark, UK, China, Japan, South the shape of large heat pumps.Korea), Price Trends, Competitive MarketShare & Forecast, 2017 – 2024” Go to the full magazine hereRead more here http://www.e-pages.dk/dbdh/57/https://globenewswire.com/news- IRENA: Renewable Districtrelease/2017/05/01/974914/0/en/District- Heating and Cooling Roadmap toHeating-Market-to-surpass-280bn-by-2024- 2030Global-Market-Insights-Inc.htmlThe International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) has published an industry roadmapforRenewable Energy in District Heating andCooling (DHC) as part of its REmap 2030project. This study analysed the current stateof the DHC market in eleven countries – with afocus on district heating in seven and one ondistrict cooling in the other four – andexamined the long-term potential of the twotechnologies in these countries (see theattached PDF).http://www.solarthermalworld.org/content/irena-renewable-district-heating-and-cooling- \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\" 28

\"\" £18m Gateshead energy centre is opened The £18 million Gateshead District Energy Centre, the first district energy centre of its kind in the North East has been opened by Energy Minister Jesse Norman. Read more here http://www.smeweb.com/2017/04/27/18m- gateshead-energy-centre-opened/Energy UK calls for urgent action It states government should engage with localto tackle decarbonisation of heat authorities now on theThe UK Government must address challenge ofdecarbonising heat “urgently” as it has not yet decarbonisingbeen tackled effectively. heat as they will have a vitalThat’s according to trade body Energy UK, role to play.which has set out the industry’s vision andprovided recommendations that government Energy UKshould consider as a minimum necessary to set also believesthe country on track to deliver its fifth carbon thebudget. decarbonisation of heat is “likely to require” carbon capture and storage (CCS) if hydrogenIt identifies heat as the biggest challenge for emerges as a viable option and is calling for adecarbonisation at a large scale and one that “clear indication” of government’s views onneeds “clear direction” from government. CCS.It suggests funding pilot schemes and research It adds failure to deliver on theto identify “regret routes” to decarbonising heat recommendations could lead to carbonand understanding each technology’s pros and reduction targets not being met and highercons for the different types of buildings. decarbonisation costs in other sectors as heat is not sufficiently decarbonised.The report adds government should encourage Read more at Energy Live News.the uptake of low carbon heat technologies incommercial buildings through attractive https://www.energylivenews.com/2017/04/19/gfinancial and tax incentives to help manage overnment-must-address-heat-urgently-upfront capital costs and reduce district heating energy-uk/business rates. 29

Dundee city centre district Read online: http://www.ippr.org/read/piping-heating scheme proposed hot#Dundee city centre is ideally placed to benefit Download summary:from an ambitious city-wide district heating http://www.ippr.org/files/publications/pdf/pipingsystem, a -hot_summary_Mar2017.pdf?noredirect=1new reporthas Download full publication:claimed. A http://www.ippr.org/files/publications/pdf/pipingreport -hot_Mar2017.pdf?noredirect=1preparedby Turned Local Authority Engagement inand UK Energy Systems:Townsendand Ramboll for research programme Heat Highlights from Early Findings.and the City, which promotes district heatingschemes. See more at:Read more from The Courier here: http://www.ukerc.ac.uk/publications/local- authority-engagemnet-in-uk-energy-systems-https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dun highlights-from-early-findings-dee/417450/dundee-city-centre-district- .html#sthash.T1ElNkTe.dpufheating-scheme-proposed/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=t Reference: (University of Edinburgh, UKERCwitter and ETI)Piping hot: The opportunity for New report highlights a clear routeheat networks for successful district heatingin a new projectsindustrialstrategy A new research report, District heating: Delivering affordable and sustainable energy,Investing in heat published by Changeworks and written innetworks could partnership with CSE explores the experienceincrease the UK’s of social housing providers with district andenergy security, community heatinghelp decarbonise systems. CSE’sthe economy, lead on the project,decarbonisation of Dr Nick Banks saidthe heat supply, the report was ancreate up to 81,000 important step injobs and generate up to £22 billion in private understanding both the opportunities investment and challenges that into the UK social housing economy. landlords face when installing heat This report networks. District heating, or heat networks, makes the distribute energy that is generated in a central case for why location by a large boiler. they are essential to Read more from CSE here:the UK's new industrial strategy. https://www.cse.org.uk/news/view/2179 30

Local Authority Engagementin UK Energy SystemsHighlightsReport PublishedThe University of Edinburgh’s highlights report is now available atthislink: http://www.sociology.ed.ac.uk/leukesIt presents findings from the first stage of our Local Authority Engagement in UK Energy Systemsresearch which has mapped activity and investment across all UK local authorities.This is the first systematic overview of local energy projects across the complete population ofUK Local Authorities. Our findings indicate the challenges faced by local authorities in movingfrom, often ambitious, plans to implementation. Mapping the extent of current local engagement in energy is a crucial part of accurately assessing the potential value to society from increasing the scope, scale and pace of local action. It also assists in developing a better understanding of the kinds of policy, financing and institutions which would enable significantly increased local action on energy. The final project report, due later in the year, will analyse strategic energy planning, priorities and investment in sustainable energy projects in a sub-set of 40 authorities.This will aid our understanding of the capacity and capability of 21st century UK localgovernments to develop and implement strategies, and will provide insight into specificinvestments, the commercial structures emerging, and the potential for local benefits to becaptured.It should also provide insights into the policyoptions for scaling up local energy initiatives overthe next decade.Please circulate this to interested parties, andfeel free to contact mags Tingey [email protected], or co-authorsProfessor Jan Webb ([email protected]) andDr Dave Hawkey ([email protected])if you have any questions. The research team comprises Professor Jan Webb, Dr Dave Hawkeyand Ms Mags Tingey at the University of Edinburgh.The research and is co-funded through the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and bythe Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). $!\"

Members’ News There’s still time for SWEP deliver to Oxford Westgate your school, group or Shopping organisation to enter the Making Birmingham SWEP, the world's leading supplier of compact Greener & Healthier brazed plate heat Awards exchangers2017. Birmingham City Council, in partnership (BPHEs), haswith environmental company Veolia, are supplied 79 of itslooking for Birmingham’s next “green” gasket-free BPHEschampions.Entries are welcome from for the 800,000 sq.ft Westgate Shoppingbusinesses, community groups and education Centre in the heart of Oxford. The centre isestablishments in all, or a selection, of the being jointly developed by Land Securities andfollowing five categories: The Crown Estate. The BPHEs cover a range of 25 to 750 KW load at 1K LMTD (log meanBest Energy Efficiency Scheme – will temperature difference). The AHRIrecognise efforts made to reduce energy (Airconditioning, Heating and Refrigerationconsumption and install renewables Institute) certificated models have each passed a performance test completed by aBest Waste & Recycling Scheme – will third party German test facility.recognise efforts made to reduce, reuse andrecycle waste SWEP secures 100 Bishopsgate BPHE orderBest Greener & Healthier Lifestyles (Food)Scheme – will recognise efforts made to SWEP, the world's leading supplier of compactincrease food skills, food access, awareness brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHEs), has won the contract to supply BPHEs to the 100 of healthy eating, food Bishopsgate project in the heart of the City of sustainability and reduce London. Consultants Hilson Moran have food waste designed the project. Birmingham Connected 64 BPHEs will be supplied to the 40 storey Sustainable Travel Award tower (950,000 ft2) Brookfield Development – will recognise efforts building which will provide the best in class made to achieve a shift office and retail accommodation. The BPHEstowards sustainable travel will help ensure comfortable heating and cooling conditions for occupants and visitors.Best Naturally Green (Biophilic) Scheme –will recognise efforts made to make space for The contract will see SWEP supply its B649nature, protect wildlife and connect people with BPHE model, a gasket-free heat exchangerthe natural environment that can handle up to 10MW. Third party performance testing to verify the heat transferThe 15 winners (and runners-up) and one performance was carried out by the Germanoverall winner, who is judged to have fully company DMT GmbH & Co. KG, Plant &embraced the ethos of the awards, will be Product Assessment Division, with B649announced during a ceremony in the performing well beyond minimum performanceBanqueting Suite at the Council House on the requirements. Last year SWEP achieved AHRIafternoon of Tuesday 18 July hosted by BBC (Air conditioning, Heating and RefrigerationWM presenter Jenny Wilkes. Application Institute) certification for its product range, anforms, criteria and more information about the essential requirement laid down by thecategories can be downloaded from: retained consultation for the 100 Bishopsgatehttp://www.makingbirminghamgreener.com/20 requirement.17/making-birmingham-greener-healthier-awards-2017/ www.swep.net $#\"

Switch2 Energy is shortlisted for two Housing Excellence awardsCommunity and district heating specialist Switch2 Energy has reached the finals of the prestigious Housing Excellence Awards – in the 'Supplier of the Year' and 'Best App/Online Tool' categories. Judges have Switch2's 35-year track record of delivering lower carbon, more affordable heat toUK residents, and its success as an innovator at the forefront of new technologies for thefast-growing heat network sector.Switch2 is one of the biggest providers of services across the entire value chain ofcommunity and district heating schemes. This ranges from the manufacture, supply andinstallation of smart metering and heat interface hardware, through to credit and pay-as-you-go billing, energy maintenance and operation, and resident relationshipmanagement.Kirsty Lambert, Director of Switch2 said: \"As a British business that has supplied virtuallyevery aspect of the district heating industry for almostfour decades, we are very proud to reach the final of the'Supplier of the Year Award'. \"It's also a big to gain recognition for our Switch2 Quickpay App, which complements our smart metering technologies to make energy payment as quick and easy as topping up a mobile phone. We're proud that our smart technologies are energy prepayment and that more than 10,000 residents currently use our App.\" Switch2 supplies more than 70,000 homes across 500 districtheating schemes – partnering with local authorities such as Sheffield City Council, socialLandlords, such as First Choice Homes, and private housing companies like Hyde Groupto serve the needs of their residents.As UK market leader in energy metering, heat billing, and pay-as-you-go solutions,Switch2 manages in excess of 240,000 energy bills per year. By designing andmanufacturing smart metering and heat interface technologies in-house, the company isable to accelerate the introduction of innovative new products to the heat network sector.Further information: www.switch2.co.uk $$\"

SAV Systems and Danfoss team up to tackle fuel poverty SAV Systems has teamed up with technology partners Danfoss in an initiative to raise awareness about fuel poverty and offer practical solutions through energy- efficient heat networks. The discussions took place duringa recent visit to SAV Systems’ low carbon application centre in Woking by Danfosssenior executives Lars Tveen, Segment President for Danfoss Heating, and SørenLyngholm, Vice President for Light Duty Stations.Actions to follow will include an educational campaign combined with the development ofnew, more efficient heat interface units in the Danfoss FlatStation range for use in heatnetworks.SAV Systems’ Managing Director Lars Fabricius commented: “Fuel poverty is a morewidespread socio-economic issue across the UK than many people realise and poorenergy efficiency is one of the key contributory factors. Working closely with ourcolleagues at Danfoss we will be promoting greater awareness of this issue and the roleof lean heat networks in driving down energy costs.” Left to right: Søren Lyngholm, Vice President for Light Duty Stations; Lars Tveen, Segment President for Danfoss Heating; Lars Fabricius, SAV Managing Director; Silas Flytkjaer, SAV Product Manager for DanfossFlatStations. Further information: www.sav-systems.com $%\"

PUBLIC SECTOR SET TO A chartered mechanical engineer, withBENEFIT FROM CUTTING EDGE experience gained at SSE and British Gas, he is well placed to understand the energy needsSUSTAINABLE ENERGY and challenges facing public sectorSOLUTIONS developments. \"The public sector has an unprecedented opportunity to lead the way in Public sector low- carbon development\", commented Mr organisations Barton. \"The availability of funding, backed by in England active Government commitment, means that and Wales projects undertaken by public-sector are about to organisations will in future incorporate the benefit from latest, most energy-efficient systems for the £320M of benefit of whole communities. Such systemssupport from the Government to decarbonise not only deliver core services and complementbuilding heating systems. The Heat Networks new housing development but also createInvestment Project (HNIP) is due to enter its jobs.\"main funding phase in 2017 and Metropolitan,the leading independent district energy and District energy increases efficiency and canmulti-utility infrastructure provider, is using its ultimately lower the cost of energy, in additionexpertise to meet this new demand for to achieving UK Government carbon targets. Itsustainable, low-carbon district energy is low- carbon heat, energy and cooling whichsystems. is produced locally from a central energy centre, typically fuelled by gas-fired combinedBoth the UK and Scottish Governments have heat & power (CHP) engines, electric heatmade available funding for district energy pumps, fuel cells or biomass boilers andsystems through The HNIP in England and distributed via a district heat network. DistrictWales and the District Heating Loan Fund energy networks, such as those developed by(DHF) in Scotland. This means that local Metropolitan, provide sustainable, future-proofauthorities and other public sector solutions for high density residential andorganisations, such as NHS Trusts and mixed-use new developments and urbanuniversities, are opting to incorporate district regeneration areas. Metropolitan offers a one-energy systems into new developments. stop service for its public-sector partners: designing, building, funding, co-owning andMetropolitan has a strong track record in this operating networks. As a multi-utility provider,field having delivered the low-carbon energy Metropolitan can also deliver a full suite ofcentre for the landmark urban regeneration, utilities in addition to district energy networksKings Cross Development in London, and is including electricity, water, wastewater,ideally placed to meet the needs of public- ultrafast Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) and gas.sector sustainable development. The companyis committed to the highest standards of Dom Barton will be building long-termquality, service and customer protection. It was relationships with public-sector partners.one of the first to register a scheme with the \"Metropolitan's flexible models of co-ownershipHeat Trust, the industry-led, self-regulatory of the district energy networks it designs,initiative which recognises best practice. installs and invests in, give our partners the reassurance of our long-term commitment toMetropolitan's focus on the public sector will each project. We have an ongoing interest inbe led by Dom Barton, a recent key the success of each development, continuingappointment as Business Development to manage customers' needs long after theDirector Dom has a strong background in the construction phases have been completed.\"district energy field and in his new role will beworking predominantly with public sector Visit www.met-i.co.ukcustomers. $&\"

WRAS Approved Hot & Cold water Register without batteries: - No service life restrictionmeters with M-Bus interfaceUNICOcoderMP Singlejet Hot & Cold water met Robust, high grade wear resistant materials:with M-Bus interface - Excellent measuring stability and reliability • for cold water up to 50°C and Hot Water Measurement of low flow rates: upto 90°C - Increased cost effectiveness • DN15 #” • DN20 $”Features GWFcoder M-Bus Technology- Singlejet dry-dial meter with magnetic coupling The well-established GWFcoder®-system reads the absolute mechanical register- 8 dial resolution with 3 comma place value precisely and reliably and provides the data- Register can be turned for best readout positi on through standardized- Maximum operating pressure PN 16 bar interfaces.- Maximum operating temperature Cold Water50°C & Hot Water 90°C The number wheels with three various long,- Horizontal or vertical installation asymmetrically arranged slots are being scanned through light pipes which are- High grade wear resistant and corrosion proof connected to five lightmaterials- Inlet strainer emitting diodes (LED).- Conformity according to European MeasuringInstruments (MID) Thus, the exact position of each number wheel can b detected and the encoded absolute register read can- Serial M-Bus-Interface to EN 13757-2 and M- transmitted as part of theBus-Protocol EN 13757-3 M-Bus protocol.- Power is provided from the M-Bus central- Connecting cable, standard length 1,5mProduct BenefitsMechanical roller register with 1-litre resolution:- Efficient consumption monitoring in consumptiodata managementTransfer of the effective meter reading:- No data loss and guaranteed security of thebilling data This functioning principle is patented by GWF. The GWFcoder interface provides an incomparably highe level of information compared to meters with pulse output. $'\"

Uponor launches Ecoflex Thermo “In Ecoflex Thermo PRO, we have introduced aPRO high level of energy efficiency without compromising the easy handling of the product.A flexible solution to lower This has been possible by combining the bestoperational costs of local heat features of Ecoflex Thermo together withdistribution systems insulation material that helps drive down heat loss in the system even further,” says David Playfoot, Application Manager, Building Solutions – United Kingdom, Uponor. Compatibility counts Ecoflex Thermo PRO is a complete range from Single (40-110mm) to Twin (25-63mm) pipes.Uponor launches Ecoflex Thermo PRO within theUnited Kingdom.In addition to high flexibility, Uponor Ecoflex The new range is compatible with the existingThermo PRO lowers operational costs of heat Uponor Ecoflex system, pipes, fittings anddistribution networks. accessories, to build a comprehensive system that takes into consideration the needs of all Ecoflex Thermo stakeholders in a construction project. PRO stems from Uponor!s The full Ecoflex range offers an opportunity to strategy to offer design heat distribution network in the most sustainable optimal way. solutions in order to address global The megatrends. As Thermo in all PRO rangeconstruction projects, the needs of different can reducestakeholders vary. A smart selection of pre- operationalinsulated flexible pipes can have a crucial role in costs in theachieving optimal results. main pipelines,This is where Uponor!s extensive experience in while morelocal heat distribution comes into play. challenging parts of the project can be undertaken with the most flexible Thermo range.Decades of experience “This way, Ecoflex Thermo and Thermo PRO areDuring the past three decades, the success of the best choice for design engineers to addressEcoflex Varia, Thermo and Quattro ranges have any needs in planning, construction andproven that ease of installation is a key criterion operational phases of a building site. Togetherwhen choosing pre-insulated flexible with the Uponor fitting systems, Ecoflex Thermopipes.Higher performance with regard to energy PRO is here to create the lowest life cycle costsefficiency, however, is a growing trend. Ecoflex for a building owner,” explains David Playfoot,Thermo PRO offers an alternative to decrease Application Manager, Building Solutions –the operational costs of heat distribution from a United Kingdom, Uponor.building to another. www.uponor.com $(\"

Evinox - Island Living in the Heart of the CityEvinox Energy are delighted to be working with Evinox Energy are supplying heat interfaceEcoWorld Ballymore and Clarion Housing units, and ENE3 room controllers for theGroup on the London City Island development, apartments connected to the district heatingwhich was recently awarded Best New Place network, and also metering & billing servicesto Live at the London Planning Awards for the social housing apartments.2017. This new neighbourhood on theLeamouth Peninsula by Canary Wharf is Evinox Energy are supplying heat interfacedesigned to be a ‘mini Manhattan’ and is home units, and ENE3 room controllers for theto 1,700 new apartments, stunning al fresco apartments connected to the district heatingspaces, vibrant new bars and restaurants, network, and also metering & billing servicesboutique shops and waterside parks. Phase for the social housing apartments.one has been completed by Ballymore andphase two will be delivered by EcoWorld Pre-Payment for Heating & Hot WaterBallymore. The 104 social housing apartments at LondonWith a focus on energy efficiency and aiming City Island are managed by Clarion Housingto reduce the environmental impact of the Group, and all are taking advantage of thedevelopment, City Island features a district Evinox PaySmart® Pre- payment system.heating system, which supplies residents with Residents can purchase their energy onlinethermal energy for heating and production of using our Residents Website 24hrs a day, at adomestic hot water. local Payzone outlet, by monthly Direct Debit or Standing Order, using our Web App on a smart phone or tablet any time or over the telephone. $)\"

Credit towards Code for Sustainable Danish company sets-upHomes subsidiary in drive for UK successEach home at City Island also features anEvinox ViewSmart ENE3 controller, which can Denmark’s LOGSTOR, the world leader in pre-display all the information required to gain insulated pipe systems for district heating andcredits for the Code for Sustainable Homes. cooling has signalled its determination toThis includes historical consumption data in a expand in the UK by setting up a UK subsidiary with business premises based in graphical format to Wakefield, West enable residents to view Yorkshire. information about their usage and compare Logstor UK will be different periods. This headed byprovides several benefits to social housing Christopher Hill,providers and developers, primarily it removes who has beenthe requirement to install a separate energy promoted fromdisplay device to gain credits towards the Sales Manager to Managing Director.Code for Sustainable Homes. He says the decision to invest in the UK is \"a vote of confidence in the UK's growing presence in renewables and district energy.” Speaking about the announcement, Christian Schroder, Vice President of Sales for Logstor Denmark & UK said “the UK's decision to leave the EU made the firm pause for thought, but the company took a longer view.For further information about the company’s \"Obviously we think the Brexit decision wasintegrated communal & district heating unfortunate. That being said, it is clear thesolutions, please contact us by emailing UK’s appetite for sustainable energy [email protected] or visit is very strong, and that coupled with our current and future project list, hasn’t changedwww.evinoxenergy.co.uk the company’s commitment to championing smarter heating for the UK.\"Evinox Energy LtdUnit 37, Barwell Business Park Prior to Christopher Hill joining the company inLeatherhead Road 2014, Logstor in the UK had been growing itsChessington operations predominantly through organicSurrey growth.KT9 2NYTel: + 44 (0)1372 722277 Following Chris’s appointment, the businessFax: + 44 (0)1372 744477 quickly established a strong UK presence and in recent years has built up an extensivewww.evinoxenergy.co.uk network of clients – consisting of localwww.evinoxresidential.co.uk authorities, universities and heat network providers - in England, Wales and Scotland, to form a significant part of the overall Logstor presence across 30 countries. $*\"

Logstor’s investment in the UK also sees the The company uses both external and in-houseexpansion of the team. Christopher Best has testing facilities to measure and control thejoined as Technical Manager. Chris’s insulation values of its pipes. This robust andbackground is within mechanical services, with transparent testing proves the insulationhis most recent role being at Panasonic where values obtained for all products arehe was responsible for specification sales of significantly better than demanded for pre-cooling and heating solutions and products to insulated pipe systems and the built ina spectrum of customers from architects and diffusion barrier ensures the quality is theengineers through to contractors and same over the lifetime of the network.merchants. The single components of LOGSTOR pipesPrior to this he was the UK National are designed with the aim to ensure easy andspecification Sales Manager for Pentair fault free installation. Intelligent dataTechnical Solutions, delivering sales of all management offers further quality assurancetrace heating applications and underfloor and the installation of a 24/7 surveillanceheating solutions. Says Christopher Hill: “It’s a system - LOGSTOR Detect - as an integratedtruly exciting time to be driving Logstor’s part of a district heating network, means anyexpansion plans in the UK. Heating is the possible fault can be identified and repaired,largest part of our energy demand and is also minimising downtime, repair costs andthe largest contributor to CO2 levels emitted in increasing network service life.the UK. Energy bills are rocketing and thefuture lies in well-designed DH networks which Media contact: Sarah-Jayne Beckett M: 07818will provide lower energy costs for consumers, 531388 E: [email protected] to local and national energysecurity, and ultimately help in reducing www.logstor.comcarbon emissions. Increase in Profit Places Vital“The investment in the UK confirms our place Energi on Sunday Times BDOas a trusted supplier which is a benchmark for Profit Track 100our experience, product quality and sharedvalues. Our credentials are backed by the use Vital Energi are delighted to announce thatof high quality products, installation expertise they have been listed on the 18th annualand innovation.” Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100 league table which ranks Britain’s private companiesLOGSTOR’s developing pipeline of large scale with thedistrict heating projects currently includes: fastest- growing • North West Cambridge Development profits over • Wood Wharf in Canary Wharf the last • Barking Riverside, London three years. • Strathclyde University • Greenwich Peninsula Vital Energi placed at number 54 in the list • Aberdeen Heat & Power after posting 76% annual profit growth over 3 years. This saw the sustainable energy company become one of only 13 organisations in the northwest of England to feature on the table, which is compiled by Fast Track and will be published by The Sunday Times on April 2nd. %+\"

Joint Managing Director, Gary Fielding Ed Dwan, partner in the northwest at BDO, thecommented, “When we founded Vital Energi title sponsor of the league table, commented,we placed strong emphasis on the quality of “High-growth, mid-sized businesses played aour work and our customer service in the belief leading role in the UK economic recovery afterthat long-term relationships and an the global financial crisis. With Brexit and moreoutstanding reputation would be fundamental uncertainty looming, it is companies like theseto our success. We’re pleased this approach with their natural energy, ambition andhas not only allowed us to retain our early entrepreneurial spirit that will help the UKclients, but also attract new clients who can economy thrive. By supporting their growth,see our track record. government would also be helping to achieve a more regionally balanced economy that“We’re delighted to, once again, post strong ‘works for all.”growth figures and I would like to thank themany people in the Vital family who have If you’d like to know more about Vital Energicontributed to our continued success.” and the work that they do, please visit www.vitalenergi.co.ukSeminar will brief housing Guest speaker Sharon Youssefi, Policyindustry on regulatory changes Manager for the ADE will discuss future policyaffecting heat networks and regulation, and explain the role of the new District Heating Task Force and how it intendsLatest changes to regulations affecting the to deliver a subsidy-free heat network marketcommunity and district heating sector and with strong protections for consumers.current industry updates will be discussed at afree breakfast seminar in central London on Colin Hall, Partner at Winckworth SherwoodThursday 18 May. will advise on the latest regulatory changes affecting the UK's heat networks and the steps The event heat scheme suppliers must take to achieve is being compliance. hosted by heat Ian Allan, Head of R&D at Switch2 Energy, will network explain how to develop metering strategies specialist that comply with latest requirements of theSwitch2 Energy and lawyers Heat Network Regulations, with real schemeWinckworth Sherwood, in partnership with the examples.Association of Decentralised Energy(ADE), which has recently set up the District \"Statistics released by the DepartmentHeating Task Force. Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), which enforces the Heat NetworkThe event is open to all those involved in Regulations, show that 17,215 of UK heatdistrict heating. It will be of particular interest to networks have achieved the first complianceheat scheme owners from housing step of notifying their scheme\", said Ian Allan.associations, local authorities and the private \"BEIS has indicated that the regulation will bedevelopment market. Attendees will be robustly enforced, so it is very important thatupdated on requirements under the Heat heat scheme owners attend this seminar toNetwork (Metering and Billing) Regulations understand the regulation and how to comply.\"2014 and briefed on how to achievecompliance and meet best practice. To register for the seminar contact: [email protected], 0330 053 5599 https://www.switch2.co.uk/event/update-heat- network-metering-billing-regulations-2014- seminar/ %!\"