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!!!!!!!!!\"#!$%&'(%)'!*+,(-.!/01(+23!4!5&&1,!67!/13.!7896!:01+;!\"<! ! \"#!$%&'(%)'!*+,(-.!/01(+23! THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMES Speakers Include: Emma Floyd, Project Director, Heat Networks Investment Project at BEIS will be presenting to us on the latest news on HNIP and will talk about how we as an association we can help BEIS to deliver their scheme to put over £300m of capital into the market. Peter North, Senior Manager - Programme Delivery (Sustainable Energy), Development & Environment at Greater London Authority will be presenting on his £3M fund to provide advice to London Boroughs through his DEEP program, to accelerate the delivery of decentralised energy projects across the capital. Welcome to the July 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’ and Legal Spotlight and much, much more. Copy deadline date for our August 2017 edition: 4th September 2017 Email: [email protected] 1

THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMESWelcome to another addition of the UK District Energy Journal. I am sure that many of you willbe either heading off or returning from a well earned Summer break by the time that you readthis. Whatever you did we hope that you had a good rest and will return invigorated to attendthe AGM in early September.As you will have seen from the email we have circulated we have raised two questions for youto respond to at the AGM:Session 1 – “What next for district energy”What do you think will be the latest innovation in district energy over the next 5 years – do youhave a product, system, or method of developing schemes or in fact any facet or our sector thatyou think will lead the way or drive innovation or will be extremely important to us over thecoming 5 years? If so, please let us know as we would like to invite the three leading ideas topresent at this year’s AGMSession 2 – “Energising District Energy Schemes to 2030”With the current mixed messages being sent by various bodies regarding the future of gas firedCHP as a technology to deliver carbon savings over the long term as the grid decarbonises, wewould like to discuss this as one of the key issues at this year’s AGM .We would like to invitespeakers to present both on the option of using gas fired CHP, and specifically how they seethe carbon factors evolving and the benefit of CHP over the next 15 years, as well as thosemembers who are involved with technologies or developing schemes which are using thealternative technologies. This includes but is not limited to heat pumps, geothermal, energyfrom waste, biomass and the plethora of other technologies which are being presented by BEISand the GLA as possible future alterative to gas fired CHP as the grid carbon factor reducesover the next decade. We would like particularly hear from members who have been involvedwith or would like to speak about projects where schemes using these alternative energysources have been delivered or are being incorporated and how viability has been achieved ina UK energy market.Talking to a number of members over recent months it is clear that this second question istaxing people the most. As an industry we need to respond to this question because otherwiseif we do not have the answer then the current move towards district energy becomes harder tosupport when we cannot demonstrate viable methods for generating energy for our schemeswhich can compete in the UK energy market, both in terms of cost and carbon content. We allknow how quickly the tide can turn (from seeing what has happened to the PV market) and withdistrict energy still being an emerging energy solution we have to ensure that we can givepotential users the confidence that it is the right choice.I really hope that you decide to come to the AGM and rise to the challenge of either offering tospeak on one of these two key issues or take part in the subsequent debate.Look forward to seeing you there ! ! 2

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CHAIRMAN’S DIARYWritten by Simon Woodward, ukDEA Chairman and Technical DirectorDate: 18th July 2017 Type of Event: Telephone call updateSubject: HP Manufacturer Call/Industry Although this has gone quiet over the last fewAdvice – University of Sheffield seeking a months, with signals from BEIS that they woulddistrict heating pipe manufacturer to join be keen to support this I have encouraged the University to focus on this now that the current advisory academic year is completed. We have agreed a board. workshop on the 16th August to run through With: Dr Ben where they are with Richard the modules and Hughes, their internalReader in Energy, School of Mechanical approvals/costings. Again I hope to bring moreEngineering, University of Sheffield on this at the AGMType of Event: Telephone call, followed by Date: 27th July 2017Information Note distribution Subject: Heat Netwroks Forum, BEISRead the Information Note here With: BEIS Heat TeamDate: 18th July 2017 Type of Event: Heat Networks Forum meetingSubject: Heat Networks Guide Another very interesting meeting, whichWith: Lyne Ceeney, Technical Director, although the contents of which are confidentialBSRIA at BEIS’s request I can confirm is a really good way for us toType of Event: Telephone call update. engage to help shape the nextIt is clear that since losing Reg, BSRIA have phase of thelost the driving force behind this guide and HNIP. I raised my concerns at with their budget the lack of spent it is difficult at information on the progress of the scheme and this time to see how fed ideas and comments in particularly on the this will progressed scoring methodology which was a key focus forto achieve what the original intent was. this meetingHowever, I remain positive and enthusiasticto see this one through to publication in a Date: 27th July 2017way which does genuinely add value. I ammeeting Julia Evans (CEO) and Lynnee Subject: Catch up with Emma Floyd, ProjectCeeney (Tech Director) on the 31st August to Director, Heat Networks Investment Project,have a frank conversation about how we BEISmove this one forward and hope that we canhave a collaborative meeting with a positive With: Emma Floyd, Project Director, Heatoutcome. I will hopefully be able to report on Networks Investment Project, BEISthis at the AGM. Type of Event: One-to- one catch upDate: 24th July 2017 A good catch up with Emma to discuss both theSubject: District Heating module update. proposed BEIS/LA involvement in Ecobuild 2018 but also to discuss the AGM and theWith: Rachel Espinosa, Green Growth approach that Emma should take to ensure thatPlatform, University of Brighton both BEIS and you as the members get the most value out of her presentation. 5

BEIS NewsBEIS not “jumping to conclusions” on BEIS is currently conducting a survey to gaugeheat rules. the extent of the problems faced by consumers, the results of which are expected Article to be published in the autumn. Source: Gas Power Heat Increased media scrutiny over the failings of Systems some district heating schemes means there Network – will be a \"renewed focus\" on the issue, Boulby Online. said.The government is not \"jumping to Citizens Advice recently urged the Competitionconclusions\" about the best way to and Markets Authority to investigate a \"lack ofprotect to consumers and investors in choice and control\" for consumers in thethe district heating market, a senior district heating markets, saying itofficial has said. had \"considerable concern\" over the balance of power between consumers and suppliers.The Department for Business, Energyand Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is still Boulby said the heat networks team at BEIS isundecided on whether heat suppliers trying to get district heating, and low-carbonshould be regulated in the same way as heating in general, \"higher up on the agenda ofgas and electricity suppliers, and remains our ministers\".in \"evidence gathering mode\" for the timebeing. He confirmed that the clean growth plan detailing how the government intends to meet\"Clearly regulation has a part to play\", its emissions reduction targets - includingsaid BEIS senior head of heat networks through the decarbonisation of heating -policy Guy Boulby. \"But we shouldn't be should be published later this year following ajumping to conclusions about the right series of delays.solution for the market, particularlyconsidering where the market is at the The Committee on Climate Change hasmoment - it's still fairly small.\" warned that progress on the decarbonisation heating has \"stalled\" due a gap in governmentResponding to questions at an event on policy.waste heat at the Danish embassy inLondon, he told the delegates that the HNDU update: Round 7 Opendepartment is \"really keen\" for the sectorto explore its own proposals for offering Round 7 of the Heat Networks Delivery Unitprotections to consumers and investors: (HNDU) funding is still open and will be for the\"The answer to achieving those outcomes remainder of the year. There are no specificcould be regulation or it could be other funding rounds. Also available from BEIS areforms of market support, including the details of successful local authorities inindustry led.\" rounds 1 – 6. See the website for full details. 6

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 NEWS FROM BEISIn 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 below. Please note that activities such as scheme design, financial modelling, anddevelopment of the business case and business model/commercial structure may not strictlyfall within any single stage, and, quite commonly, extend across several of the developmentstages below, depending on project specific circumstances. 7

This is great news for the industry, as it increases the scope of HNDU to include many moremeaningful activities than before.Round 7 is open for applications from the 9th January 2017 until December 2017dependant on budget.If you have any queries regarding the support HNDU can offer to local authorities or how toapply for this support, please email [email protected] information, including announcement of grant awards, can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-networks-funding-stream-application-and-guidance-packUSEFUL BEIS GUIDANCE LINKSTotal energy statistics Green Deal schemes. The detailed reporthttps://www.gov.uk/government/collections/t presents annual updates on in-depth Greenotal-energy-statistics Deal statistics and insulation levels. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/UK energy sector indicators household-energy-efficiency-national-https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/u statisticsk-energy-sector-indicators Energy Trends and Prices statisticalHousehold Energy Efficiency National release: 23 February 2017Statistics Energy production and consumptionThis series presents statistics on the Energy statistics are provided in total and by fuel,Company Obligation (ECO) and Green Deal and provide an analysis of the latest 3(GD). It incorporates changes as set out in months data compared to the same period aresponse to the user consultation of year earlier. Energy price statistics coverNational Statistics on the Green Deal, domestic price indices, prices of road fuelsEnergy Company Obligation and Insulation and petroleum products and comparisons ofstatistics. The headline releases present international road fuel prices.monthly updates of ECO measures andquarterly updates of in-depth ECO statistics, https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/syscarbon savings and the tem/uploads/attachment_data/file/593411/G OV.UK_monthly_trends___prices_announc ement.pdfFunding for innovative smart energy systemsGovernment funding for innovation in smart energy systems and technologieshttps://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 8

Ofgem NewsEnergy networks should prepare Ofgemfor tougher price controls needs to set priceSource: controlshttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and- that willupdates/energy-networks-should-prepare- attract global investment, while ensuringtougher-price-controls consumers get value for money. Ofgem believes there is strong evidence thatOn 12th July 2017, Ofgem made the first investors are increasingly willing to acceptsteps towards setting tougher price controls lower returns for investing in the veryfrom 2021 for the companies that run stable regulatory framework that BritainBritain’s energy networks. offers. Ofgem is signalling that companies need to prepare themselves for a tougherBritain’s energy system is evolving at an round of price controls from 2021. This isunprecedented pace and the scale of this in line with other utility regulators, as thereinvestment challenge is significant. Over one is clear evidence pointing towards the costmillion kilometres of pipes and wires need to of investment required for networks (costbe updated and maintained to deliver reliable of capital) being significantlyenergy supplies for consumers. lower. Jonathan Brearley, Senior Partner, Networks, said: “Ofgem is working toOfgem needs to set price controls that will ensure that customers pay no more thanattract global investment, while ensuring they need to for energy networks while stillconsumers get value for money. Ofgem benefiting from improvements in reliabilitybelieves there is strong evidence that and service. That is why in launching theinvestors are increasingly willing to accept new round of price controls, we are lookinglower returns for investing in the very stable at what lessons we can learn to improveregulatory framework that Britain offers. further the RIIO framework for consumers.By 2020, our price controls will have enabledaround £80 billion of investment in “Our stable regulatory regime appeals totransmission and distribution infrastructure investors. We believe current marketsince privatisation, while reducing network evidence suggests that they may be willingcosts by 17 per cent over the same period. to accept lower returns for regulated assets. Setting tougher controls will ensurePrice controls need to evolve to meet the that Britain’s energy networks deliver evenrapidly changing and uncertain needs of an better value for customers.” Companyenergy system where, for example, performance in the first four years of therenewable generation has gone from 5 per existing price control has been towards thecent of capacity to 24 per cent in 10 years. higher end of expectations, although consumers have benefited as efficiencyThere is great deal of uncertainty about the gains have been shared with consumers inspeed and direction of change: for example, the form of lower charges – down 6 perthe uptake of electric vehicles and the cent since the start of the control. Ofgen iselectrification of heating could have a continually driving further savings and hasprofound impact on the power network. so far secured an additional saving of over £4.5 billion for consumers by a combination of reduced revenues or voluntary contributions from companies. Ofgem is continuing to engage with network companies to drive further savings. 9

Plan launched to unlock smart energy system fit for the futureSource: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/plan-launched-unlock-smart-energy-system-fit-futureA plan to give homes and businesses more control over their energy use and supportinnovative new technologies as part of the Industrial Strategy was set out by Business andEnergy Secretary Greg Clark on Monday 24th July.The innovative plan will transform how homes and businesses store and use energy. Theplan will deliver a smarter more flexible energy system by removing barriers to smarttechnology, reducing costs for consumers.The report, ‘Upgrading our energy system’ describes how the UK energy system ischanging and how it can ensure economic benefits for businesses and households.Over a quarter of the UK’s electricity is being generated through renewables such as windand solar, much of it located close to homes and businesses. New technologies that helpstore and manage energy are emerging and the costs are falling.These changes provide an opportunity to create new businesses and jobs in the UK. At thesame time new smart technologies like smart meters – and appliances you can control fromyour mobile phone – along with other improvements to manage the energy system will helpthe country save up to £40bn on energy costs over decades to come.Andrew Wright, Senior Partner, Energy Systems, Ofgem, said:“The way we are generating and using energy in Britain is changing rapidly. Today’s plansets out how Ofgem, Government and the industry will work together to modernise theenergy system and make sure consumers get the benefits of the changes.“We want to open the door to new technologies and services so that they can help toreduce bills for consumers in the long term.It is vital that we get the changes in place as there is potential for a smarter system to saveconsumers billions between now and 2050.”The plan will also make it easier for new businesses to help customers that are interested inreducing, or increasing, their energy use at certain times, which can help balance the callson the electricity network.As part of the Industrial Strategy, the Government has committed to modernizing the UK’senergy system and developing a business environment where new entrants to the marketcam compete.This will also allow industry to develop innovative new products and services, creatingthousands of jobs. 10

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 themarket is set to increase dramatically.These people or organisations may not be familiar with energy market rules or where to gofor help.Ofgem’s Innovation Link will provide fast, frank feedback to innovators and help themnavigate the regulatory 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 innovativebusiness proposition that has the potential to benefit consumers.The Innovation Link will also bring forward proposals in spring 2017 for a regulatorysandbox.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 helpinnovators decide if their idea is viable.Links to OFGEM 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-security TendersMaintenance services for absorption chillers.One of our members is sourcing a supplier of maintenance services for heat fired lithiumbromide absorption chillers.The company has three units, for which it is looking to place an annual maintenancecontract.For some years, the company has used one or other of two companies, both of which havebeen inconsistent in their quality of service.Location: The South East.Please contact [email protected] by email should you operate absorption chillersand be interested in this potential opportunity or should you be aware of any companiesyou wish to put forward as a recommendation. 11

Have a look at the ukDEA dates for all forthcoming ukDEA member and industry meetings, conferences, events and other important dates. Any dates you would like added for future newsletter editions? Send to [email protected] ukDEA Members’ EventsREHAU – District Heating Workshop, 4th October 2017,0900 to 1400, Dynamic Earth, OzoneBiosphere, H olyrood Road, EdinburghRead More Here:REGISTER HERE ukDEA Events ukDEA Conference, Exhibition and AGM, London’s Living Room at City Hall, 14th September 2017 For those of you who have recently joined or been withus for many years please remember it is the AGM and Conference on the 14th September.This is the one opportunity that we all have in the year to get together and network and talkabout what is happening in the world of district energy. You will also be able to receiveimportant updates on the key events and activities the association is progressing, so pleasedo try and join us.We are conscious that this year for the first time we are holding the event in London awayfrom our normal midlands venues but we hope that you can still make the trip. I know thatmany of you have booked and all of the exhibition spaces have been taken up, but wereally want to make this a major event so please do try and attend.We are holding it this year on Thursday 14th September at the prestigious London'sLiving Room at City Hall: London's Living Room at City HallThe event will be sponsored by Greater London Authority who haskindly agreed to provide the venue for our annual event. A big thankyou to the GLA for making this prestigious venue available to us freeof charge.The conference will be open in the morning to a limited number ofnon ukDEA members so, if you are aware of a contact who weshould invite, or you think might be interested in attending, then please let me know. A goodchance for members to not only network with each other but also chat with colleagues formacross the industry. 12

PROGRAMME the issues below. If possible please email [email protected] your submissionsOpen to all ukDEA members and by close of business on Wednesday 23rdPublic August 2017. Thank you to those members who have already reached out to us with their0900 to 1000 - Registration and ideas.networking.1000 to 1300 - Conference. Session 1 – “What next for district energy”Including: What do you think will be the latest innovation in district energy over the next 5 years – do • Emma Floyd, Project Director, you have a product, system, or method of Heat Networks Investment Project developing schemes or in fact any facet or our at BEIS will be presenting to us on sector that you think will lead the way or drive the latest news on HNIP and will innovation or will be extremely important to us talk about how we as an over the coming 5 years? If so please let us association we can help BEIS to know as we would like to invite the three deliver their scheme to put over leading ideas to present at this year’s AGM £300m of capital into the market. Session 2 – “Energising District Energy • Peter North, Senior Manager - Schemes to 2030” Programme Delivery (Sustainable Energy), Development & With the current mixed messages being sent Environment at Greater London by various bodies regarding the future of gas Authority will be presenting on his fired CHP as a technology to deliver carbon £3M fund to provide advice to savings over the long term as the grid London Boroughs through his decarbonises, we would like to discuss this as DEEP program, to accelerate the one of the key issues at this year’s AGM .We delivery of decentralised energy would like to invite speakers to present both on projects across the capital the option of using gas fired CHP, and specifically how they see the carbon factors • Update on the Heat Metering and evolving and the benefit of CHP over the next Billing Regulations 15 years, as well as those members who are involved with technologies or developing1300 to 1400 - Lunch and networking. schemes which are using the alternative technologies.Members Only This includes but is not limited to heat pumps,1400 to 1530 - AGM. geothermal, energy from waste, biomass and the plethora of other technologies which areEXHIBITION being presented by BEIS and the GLA as possible future alternative to gas fired CHP asThe event will also incorporate a mini the grid carbon factor reduces over the nextexhibition. We have had so much take up decade.that spaces are no longer available tobook at the exhibition. However, We would like particularly hear from membersplease contact [email protected] who have been involved with or would like toshould you wish to be placed on the speak about projects where schemes usingreserve list. these alternative energy sources have been delivered or are being incorporated and howSPEAKERS viability has been achieved in a UK energy market.We would like to offer you, members, theopportunity to get involved in the Please contact [email protected] byprogramme and enable a lively and return to book your place.stimulating discussion to take place on 13

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Members’ SpotlightInsite Energy LtdThe safe choice for managing your heat network – metering, billing & payment, maintenance. Insite Energy provides heat network metering, billing and payment services to private housing and commercial developers, housing associations, managing agents, landlords and contractors throughout the UK, supporting them throughout their life. Established in 2009, the London- based specialist has helped manage heat network metering for over 180 communal heating schemes (over 28,000 units) in both new build and existing developments.Why Insite Energy? Focus on customer service. In a market often woefully underserved, Insite Energy excels in providing responsive and professional customer service, treating residents as their own customers and freeing heat suppliers from the burden of payment-related resident communications. Expert advice. With access to millions of meter readings and payment transactions each year, Insite Energy has access to valuable energy consumption data from building heat loss to individual unit efficiency. Insite’s energy analysts and metering specialists help ensure heat suppliers comply with all relevant legislations and regulations, such as the Heat Networks(Metering & Billing) Regulations, and that they maximise the payback on theirmetering and billing investments. Technology-neutral. Unlike many in the market, Insite Energy’s services are compatible with any metering technology specified by its clients, from the market-leading Guru System to third- party, open-protocol meters. Heat suppliers should not be tied to one metering system or billing and payment supplier. Use of latest technologies. Insite Energy was recently selected by Genesis Housing Association for its wide range of latest payment technology options, including interactive voice recognition (IVR), and robust data management software, both leading to increased data security, ease of use and high resident satisfaction. 15

Heatworks SolutionsInsite Energy is now able to oversee the complete heat network picture as one expertsupplier, having recently launched Heatworks Solutions, a new maintenance serviceprovider.Heatworks Solutions can manage meter specification; system design, installation andcommissioning; planned servicing and reactive 24 hour on-call assistance – from the plantroom to each individual property.The in-property maintenance service takes care of all primary heat network assets, includingheat interface units, primary pipework, heat meters, and any pay-as-you go equipment.Plantroom maintenance takes care of gas boilers, combined heat and power, biomass,pumps, building management systems, and all other plantroom equipment. Maintenance andmanagement of IT and metering infrastructure covers data loggers, routers, M-Bus cabling,and any necessary liaison with BT regarding account or technical issues.As with Insite Energy, Heatworks Solutions can be called in at any time to work with new oralready installed systems, regardless of the type of meter.To learn more about Insite Energy or Heatworks Solutions, please contact Anthony Coates-Smith, Business Development Director of Insite Energy. [email protected] or 0207 036 9105. Information NotesThe ukDEA distributed the following Information Note during the month of July 2017 – inaddition to its fortnightly members’ job vacancy updates:The University of Sheffield seeking a district heating pipe manufacturer to joinadvisory board.The ukDEA has been approached by Dr Ben Richard Hughes, Reader in Energy, School ofMechanical Engineering at The University of Sheffield who is seeking any interested districtheating pipe manufacturers to join The University of Sheffield's Board in relationto development of a potential new insulation innovation.Read the Information Note here 16

Legal SpotlightCommunal heat - VAT on service charges for metering and billingservices -better together !?This article which focuses on the VAT treatment of additionalrecharges to tenants (for example for metering, billing,maintenance or replacement charges) relating to communal,domestic heat and power supplies.There is a degree of confusion, given that supplies of heat and power for domestic use aregenerally subject to VAT at the reduced rate of 5% rather than the more generallyapplicable rate of 20% for other categories of goods and services.There is little doubt that the supplier of heat and power would usually pay VAT at 20% onbuying-in those services from third parties, so the question becomes are they in turnmaking a single \"composite\" supply of domestic heat and power charged at 5% or multiplesupplies comprising several elements chargeable at different rates?The distinction is heavily fact-dependent. It has been the subject of a considerable amountof Court cases up to European level.To summarise briefly: • Every supply of goods or services is viewed as distinct and independent. • However, a single supply from an economic point of view should not be artificially split. • Therefore it is necessary to focus on the essential features of the transaction. • A \"composite\" supply is no more than a single supply comprising elements which together are to be regarded as constituting the principal supply, albeit that some of them may be regarded as ancillary to it. • The principal element equates to the predominant purpose of the supply. HMRC's view is that for a service to be regarded as an ancillary element of a principal supply, it should not constitute for customers an aim in itself but instead be a means of better enjoying the principal supply. • It is the principal element which governs the rate of tax applicable to that single supply.The fact that separate charges are levied for the individual elements of what, in practice, isa single supply does not result in them being afforded different VAT treatments. Indetermining the overall economic nature of the supply, the relative costs of the elementsmaking it up, whilst not conclusive, is a helpful pointer. It is highly likely that a residentialtenant would regard the supply of heat and power very much as his or her principal aim. Ifthe person supplying the heat and power also charges for metering, billing or equipment,maintenance or replacement, those elements are simply the costs of better enabling thesatisfaction of the tenant's principal aim - supporting that the supply is properly a compositesupply of which the principal element is the supply of heat and/or power. 17

Much the larger part of the price payable for those supplies would relate to the heat andpower. Therefore, the entirety of the charges to the tenant should bear VAT at the reducedrate of 5%.Ensuring that the fact-pattern of such supplies reflects the principles outlined above wouldhelp make available the economic benefit of composite supply treatment for suppliers ofsuch heat and power – so in this instance they are better together.For further information or advice contact John Toon at [email protected] or ChristianHellmund at [email protected]’ Legal Questions?Members who have any legal questions should send all questions [email protected]. A response will then be forwarded from the ukDEA’s legalmembers accordingly.Technical Questions?Members who have any technical questions should send all questions [email protected]. A response will then be forwarded from the ukDEA’s Chairmanand Technical Director, Simon Woodward. Technical articles will be published in future UKDistrict Energy Journal editions.We found this on eBay!DANFOSS GEMINA TERMIX VX1, District heating substation. Biomass compatible (£650)and DANFOSS GEMINA TERMIX VX2, District heating substation. Biomass compatible(£750) found on ebay:View Here:https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X112492467940.TRS0&_nkw=112492467940&_sacat=0https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X112492464915.TRS0&_nkw=112492464915&_sacat=0 18

Members’ Job VacanciesSenior Heat Engineer and Project ManagerSalary: CompetitiveLocation: HomeLevel: TechnicalDeadline: 31/08/2017 17:00Hours: 37.50Benefits: Pension, life assurance, flexible benefits, holidayJob Type: PermanentBUUK are currently recruiting for a Senior Heat Engineer to ensure that the heat networksand energy generation plant designed and adopted by the Group meet all relevanttechnical standards to ensure compliance with the Code of Practice for CommunityHeating Networks, Legislation, Regulations, and other industry and internal standards.The company is also recruiting for a Project Manager to project manage the safeinstallation and working of company networks. The position is based from home or otherlocation as bespoke to the specific role.For more information and to apply:Senior Heat Engineerhttps://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/BUUK/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyID=688Project Managerhttps://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/BUUK/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyID=691 19

Position: Mechanical Engineer (with 1% contribution to cover 100% of wages afterdistrict heat network experience) 7 day deferment, auto enrolment pension, training and development.DMG Delta is a well-established andgrowing organisation within the HVAC Required Experience: Ideally a mobileindustry. We have a prestigious variety of servicecontracts covering London and the Home engineerCounties. Our customers are managing that hasagents, property owners, residential District Heatmanagement committees, consulting Networkengineers and facilities managers. We experiencework with them to build and maintain with specificrelationships that deliver the highest bias towardspossible standards in building running and maintaining these systems. You must also have your current commercial gasmaintenance. certificates.Location of work: 99% inside of M25 RoleHead Office: Bishops Stortford • This role presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual toSalary: £38,000 - £45,000 depending on join a successful property maintenanceexperience. OTE additional £5,000 company with an established mobileovertime per annum team of engineers (gas, oil, LPG, electrical, plumbing, air con) and officeJob Type: Permanent based staff.Start Date: ASAP • Working mainly in large residential blocks, commercial offices and schoolsLocation: Living: inside of M25 + 10 providing commercial gas boilermiles maintenance, repairs and minor installation works on both agedTravel time: NOT included traditional plant to modern energy centres as a mobile engineer.Overtime rate: 1.5 Monday to Saturday.Double time Sunday • The vast majority of works will be within plant rooms with all associatedTravel Time: NOT included. equipment, hence a working knowledge of heating distribution andOvertime Rate: 1.5 Monday to Saturday. ventilation systems isDouble time Sunday. essential. Routine mechanical maintenance of associated plant itemsCall out Rota: Spread between Gas such as pumps, heat exchangers,Engineers during Spring/Summer and pressure vessels and valves will alsobetween all Engineers in Autumn/Winter. form part of the role. To Apply:Standby Allowance: £100 + each call- You must be living and authorised to work inout job is minimum of 3hrs at time and a the UK to apply for this position.half or double time. A full UK driving licence is essential plus clearBenefits: Van, uniform, phone, PDA, fuel DBS check. Please apply online or send yourcard, parking credit card, £250 float, PAID CV to Sara Ellis at [email protected], child care voucher scheme,holiday entitlement: 25 days plus Bank DMG is an investors in people accreditedHolidays, Xmas bonus, loyalty bonus, organisation and therefore actively looksincentive bonuses, sickness insurance to encourage and develop its staff though 20

Position: Quantity SurveyorBrief Description/Duties of Position:The successful Quantity Surveyor will provide Highly IT literate, including advanceda full QS service across a range of projects knowledge of Microsoft Excel• Cost planning and reporting • A track record of successful procurement• Interim valuation payments Responsibilities:Control of EWN in line with contract clauses • prepare tender and contract documents,along with claims including BOQ• Site visits • undertake cost analysis for project work• Client facing • assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studiesDuties: • perform risk, value management and costThe Assistant Quantity Surveyor will report to controlthe Commercial Manager. • advise on a procurement strategyDuties will include assisting with: • identify, analyse and develop responses to• Procurement commercial risks• Monthly valuations • prepare and analyse costings for tenders• Liaising with Clients • provide advice on contractual claimsThe Person: • analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reportsThe successful Assistant Quantity Surveyorwill have: • value completed work and arrange payments• 12+ months Quantity Surveying experience Location of Position:• Experience with Deep drainage Trent House Unit T16• Experience in Temporary works Leyton Industrial village Argall Avenue• Experience with highways & Structures Londondivisions E10 7QP• Good organisational skills Approximate Salary Range: Negotiable• Good level of education to include 5 GCSEsat Grade C or above.• Reading and accurately interpreting drawings Contact Details for CV:and specifications [email protected]• Ability to work on own initiative and generatesolutions 21

Chronos Energy are a Recruitment Consultancy who operate in the Decentralised Energymarket.The company works with a range of clients in this market who are currently looking toexpand their design capability. If you are a Mechanical Engineer with District Heatingexperience, do get in touch if you want to explore career opportunities.Location: UK WideSalary Range: Intermediate to Principal Engineer.40-60kPlease send your CV tomailto:[email protected] can also call on 0121 218 3849 Want to work for a company who values excellence in all they do? FVB are offering this opportunity! Position: Office Manager/Principle Consultant (with district energy systems experience) in a new business ventureCompany profile:For almost 50 years, FVB has planned and designed a wide range of district energyinfrastructure in Europe, North America, the Middle East and beyond. Our engineeringexpertise is firmly rooted in the real world; moving beyond feasibility studies and conceptualdesigns, FVB has served as detailed design engineer, construction manager, commissioningengineer on many projects, as well as providing management consulting services tooperating district energy systems to improve operating results and customer service.Because of FVB’s extensive district energy experience, we can move quickly to identifyreliable and cost-effective technologies for meeting energy requirements in the study area.Further, our engineering work is informed by our understanding of the business implicationsof design decisions.Role:We seek an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our London, UK Office as anOffice Manager/ Principle Consultant in our new business venture.As a seller/doer the selected candidate will lead multi-discipline design teams for a variety ofproject types with varied project delivery methods. The selected candidate will havedemonstrated success in managing large multi-discipline projects and have strongleadership and people/client skills.Candidate will also have experience serving as a senior consultant, leading, managing andproviding guidance of project analyses, preparing plans, and developing innovative solutionsto district energy project challenges. 22

interpersonal skills. Highly effective verbal Location of position / Market area:and written communication plus senior London / UKlevel presentation and negotiation skills. Deadline for applications:Self-sufficient in current office 31 of August 2017applications (e.g. MS Office). Highlyorganized and self-motivated. Criticalthinking ability.Salary and Benefits: Contact details for CV:FVB offers its employees a robust You must be living and authorized to work inrewards package which includes: a the UK to apply for this position.competitive salary; incentive bonuses; Please send your CV to Ola Nordgren atholiday entitlement: 25 days plus Bank [email protected] or to CarinaHolidays; flexible work schedules; Engberg at [email protected] pension with employer match;other benefit package can be discussed For more information aboutand an unmatched culture focused on http://en.fvb.seclient-service, quality, and tireless pursuitof excellence in all we do. FVB is anequal opportunity, drug-free employercommitted to diversity in the workplace.Evinox Energy –Technical Design Summary of Main Responsibilities andManager Activities:Leading Heat Interface Unit equipment • Be the technical (M&E) lead within themanufacturer, Evinox Energy, is seeking company, for the application anda Technical Design Manager to continuous improvement of Evinox’scomplement its existing technical and wide range of Heat Interface Units;commercial team. • Head up and oversee the work of theThe successful applicant will lead Evinox Technical Design team;Energy’s technical design team, providingsupport to M&E consultants, contractors • Provide expert advice and support toand internal sales teams in the correct the Technical Services team to assistdesign and application of Heat Interface in resolution of post installationUnits for residential heating projects. The “system” issues;role will also incorporate an emphasis ondriving continuous product improvement • Engage in and manage key projects inand new product development, as well as the new product developmentmanaging Evinox Energy’s state of the art programme;test facility with a view to supportingproduct testing in accordance with new • Ensure that Evinox’s products remainand evolving HIU technical performance technically competitive in thestandards. The Evinox Energy offer is marketplace in relation to competitorscomprehensive and consists of the and prevailing technical performanceprovision of design services, supply of standards;HIU's and plant room equipment, serviceand maintenance, metering and billing Person specification:services and facilities management. • Demonstrable relevant technical and practical experience with the application and specification of heat interface units for communal and district heating systems; • Familiar with the design principles, prevailing technical standards and industry best-practice guidance relating to heat networks; 23

• Experience of managing, a dynamic team in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment; • Demonstrates high personal standards of professionalism and ethics; • Analytical in approach to problem solving; • Comfortable in a customer-facing environment and able to put across technical justification and reasoning at all levels of business;Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Batchelors degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline; • Qualified as a CIBSE Certified Heat Network Consultant would be a distinct advantage; • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role with a manufacturer or contractor; • Very strong practical knowledge of low carbon heating technologies and their application;Rewards a competitive salary, pension and private health scheme (available after qualifyingperiod).Please contact Mike Shaw for further information and to apply – [email protected] Date for Applications is Friday 25th August 2017. Evinox Energy Ltd, Unit 37,Barwell Business Park, Leatherhead Road,Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NYTel: + 44 (0)1372 722277Fax: + 44 (0)1372 744477www.evinoxenergy.co.uk www.evinoxresidential.co.uk Members’ News Genesis Housing The four-year contract worth £1.7 million Association follows a competitive OJEU tender and mini chooses Insite competition process where Insite Energy Energy to manage scored 93 per cent against the award criteria. metering and billing Genesis’ de-centralised energy and heatmanagement across its heat networks metering framework contract will see approximately 75 percent of flats transfer overCompetitive process for four-year, £1.7 to Insite Energy’s heat metering & billingmillion contract sees Insite Energy service over a four-phase, nine-monthrecognised for partnership model, handover period, with the remainder beingflexibility, technological solutions and considered for retro-fitting with an Insitevalue. Energy-operated Pay-As-You-Go metering system, within a similar timescaleInsite Energy has been selected byGenesis Housing Association to managemetering, credit billing and prepaymentfor its 4,500 heat network-connected flatsacross London and the South East. 24

Insite Energy’s Genesis was keen to contract with a company first place scoring that shared their values and could was based on a demonstrate they would proactively work with number of factors us to achieve these goals through service including its ability delivery.” to work with Genesis’ internal Anthony Coates-Smith, Business Development systems and third Director at Insite Energy, said, “This is the first party suppliers; major OJEU contract win for Insite Energy sothe fact that it has a team of in-house we’re delighted to come out on top, againstengineers on call; its wide range of stiff competition from market leaders, and withpayment technology options and its use such a high score.of transferable operating licenses. Centralto the new contract is the provision of a Having gone through this OJEU processnew client relationship manager position. means that other housing associations areGuru Systems and Secure meters will be able to consult our responses to the veryspecified as part of retrofit works. relevant priorities of one of their peers.“We understand the wide-ranging issues They can then leverage the same attractivethat Genesis Housing Association has terms directly with Insite without the need toexperienced with billing accuracy and repeat the tender process should they wish.”debt management and these are areaswhere Insite Energy can confidently add About Insite Energyvalue. We continue to take a rare,technology-neutral approach to metering London-based Insite Energy is a specialist inand billing systems, meaning it’s not as providing metering, billing and paymentdifficult as some housing associations services to customers connected to communalmay think to switch to a new provider,” and district heating networks, providing end-to-concluded Coates-Smith. end services across the life of housing and commercial developments.The Genesis Housing Associationbusiness means Insite Energy now Insite’s energy analysts and meteringmanages approximately 170 communal specialists can help heat providers to ensureheating schemes and 27,500 units in the they comply with all relevant legislations andUK. Last month, a new sister company, regulations, and that they maximise theHeatworks Solutions, was launched, payback on their metering and billingallowing Insite Energy to offer heat investments. Services include; debtnetwork plant room and metering system management, tariff setting, reviews andmaintenance alongside its metering, benchmarking, fuel procurement, meteringbilling and payment services. best practice advice, advice on measuring energy efficiency, as well as residentThe first credit billing service will go live in communications.July at the Woodberry Down developmentin Hackney, London. About Genesis Housing AssociationJohn Carey, Head of Category – Genesis Housing Association provides homesCorporate & Professional Services said, to over 100,000 tenants in 88 local authorities“Some of the key priorities for Genesis in London and the East of England. It owns orwhen running the tender and selecting a manages over 33,000 homes across a rangemetering and billing provider was resident of tenures including social and private rent,communication and education, a wide shared ownership and leasehold, and care andrange of simple payment methods, support. As one of the most diverse housingflexible partnership working and of course associations in the UK, Genesis’ main aim is toremote meter reading and billing provide great services, great homes, greataccuracy. places and great opportunities for its customers. For more information visit www.genesisha.org.uk 25

Switch2 MySwitch2 can be used on smartphones, tablets and any other web enabled device,News with all major credit and debit cardsBlogs accepted.http://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/understanding- It has also been designed to be fullythe-staywarm-feature-on-a-hiu accessible to all customers, including those who are visually impaired.http://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/top-tips-to-sucessful-resident-engagement Kirsty Lambert added: \"Our smart metering technologies have alreadyhttp://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/differences-in- transformed energy management andregulation-for-community-and-district-heating billing for thousands of customers and are! making energy prepayment so flexible and convenient that it is fast becoming theMy Switch2 online service puts community option of choice for many.heating customers in control The My Switch2 portal is the next step inCommunity and district heating specialist our continuous improvement drive and isSwitch2 Energy has launched a new online part of our commitment to increasingservice to increase transparency – giving transparency in community and districtresidents full control of their bills and easy heating billing.\"access to their accounts. The easy-to-use MySwitch2 online portal provides residents with Pay-as-you-go customers can choose tocomplete visibility of their account and top-up their account via the My Switch2enables them to make payments online. It is portal or via phone, app, or by card oravailable to both credit billing customers and cash at any of the 29,000 conveniencepay-as you-go customers using Switch2's G6 stores in PayPoint’s UK retail network.and Incontro smart meters. The same options are available to creditKirsty Lambert, Director of Switch2 Energy, billing customers, making payments verysaid: \"The My Switch2 portal is accessible to flexible.all customers. By giving residents full accessto energy consumption data, account details Switch2 Energy provides an end-to-endand tariff information, we are making metering service to the district and communityand billing more transparent than ever before. heating sector – from financial modelling, supplying equipment and commissioning,\"This is the latest digital innovation from through to ongoing maintenance,Switch2 and is built to complement our metering, billing and consumerexisting smart meters. We've made relationship management.it much simpler for community heatingcustomers to budget and pay, view and The company provides these services toaccess, and control and monitor their energy more than 500 heat networks and 70,000usage,\" homes.Customers can now log on securely to view Further information: www.switch2.co.ukall aspects of their account, such as checkingand paying credit bills, viewing previous billsand pay-as-you-go statements, topping-uppay-as-you-go accounts, and viewing and/oruploading meter readings. Useful tips are alsoavailable to help them save on their energycosts. 26

District Heating Takes Off At NHS Grampian Source:https://www.vitalenergi.co.uk/blog/district-heating-takes-off-at- nhs-grampian/ The 2.5km district heating network at NHS Grampian has seen a critical installation recently with one of the installs taking place alongside the Hospital’s emergency helipad. The district heatingnetwork will connect Royal Cornhill Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to the CHPenergy centre scheme being installed at Foresterhill Health Campus.Vital Energi’s projectteam have been working on a 240m energy link excavation comprising of district heatingpipework, communications and HV cabling and passes close to the helipad. The helipad isused for emergencies so there could be no equipment or operatives within 100m of thehelipad when a helicopter was coming into land due to the downforce from the rotor bladesand risk of FOD (foreign object debris).Vital have worked closely with NHS Grampian’s professional team and the challengingconstraints in this complex and critical environment to ensure there is no disruption to theirday-to-day operational services. The project team worked hard to ensure they couldcomplete the evacuation process within rigid time constraints.Regional Director, Mike Cooke, commented, “We placed huge emphasis on theengagement plan and communications with NHS Grampian Logistics team who contributedto our methodology and evacuation procedure prior to our work commencing. The teamhave worked extremely well to execute the precise requirements whilst maintainingexcellent communication throughout this part of the project.”Other recent activity on the project has included the following:Asbestos removal and demolition works of the redundant MileEnd Boilerhouse.C onnection of the energy network to the existing Cornhill Hospital energy centre tointroduce the low carbon heat and power across the wider estate. Public engagement to ensure as little disruption as possible to neighbouring propertiesincluding traffic management.Children’s Energy Day at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital to educate about sustainableenergy and our work on this project.Work is progressing well and is expected to be completed during August 2017. 27

Networking News!\"#$%&%$'\"(%'()\"*&*)(+$%,(-\").*/(0(1%$2$%$)3(422$&\"5)(6,7.38&/(9%,(:5%';).(<=>?The NEEG Group includes a wide range of membercompanies working across utilities from both a supply chainand operational perspective. The Group continues to engagewith sector organisations and industry bodies. SimonWoodward has been asked by The Energy & Utilities Allianceto speak at a NEEG meeting planned for Thursday 5thOctober 2017. Other planned speakers include National Grid,SGN, HS 2 and Home Builders Federation.One of The Energy & Utilities Alliance’s sister organisations is the HHIC - HHIC memberswho manufacture HIUs, and sign up to the Benchmark scheme, should include the followingdocument within the HIU product literature:Link HereIts purpose is to assist in demonstrating compliance with Building Regulation (in particularthe commissioning requirements of Part L), and it also plays a key role in the manufacturers’warranty (helping to evidence that the product was installed and commissioned inaccordance with manufacturers’ instructions).We are interested to find out the following from our ukDEA membership: Whether you areaware of this? Whether you subscribe to it ? Whether you have used it? What do you thinkof it ? Please email [email protected] with your comments Industry NewsCHP: The common pitfallsSource: https://www.localgov.co.uk/CHP-The-common-pitfalls/43409The growing popularity of district heating, with the opportunities it provides to cutgreenhouse emissions and generate power locally via combined heat and power(CHP) plants, is laudable. Heat production currently accounts for around 30% of UKcarbon emissions.With the UK government aiming for eight million homes to be connected to these districtnetworks by 2030 – up from the 250,000 we have at present – generous funding incentiveshave been made available to drive this change. As part of a spending review in June lastyear the UK government committed to an investment of £320m in district heating networks,estimating a 30% reduction in heating costs for those connected. In early May 2017, theScottish Government committed £43m to fund 13 district heating projects across thecountry, as part of the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme. By 2020, thegovernment predicts that heat networks could service 43% of the UK’s heating demand.Once associated only with public housing and inflexible flat rates, smart technology isenabling district heating systems to become a more flexible option. CHP schemes workbest in densely populated areas, where there is the opportunity to spread cost widely andtherefore keep the cost per user low.Read more here 28

Leeds council to vote on new district heating network Source: http://www.decentralized- energy.com/articles/2017/07/leeds-council-to-vote- on-new-district-heating-network.html?utm_content=bufferea494&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=bufferThe city of Leeds in northern England is set for a major new district heating scheme, if avote in the county council is approved on Monday.The scheme, which will do much to tackle energy poverty and reduction of emissions in thecity, is proposed to use heat created by the operation of the council’s Recycling and EnergyRecovery Facility (RERF) in east Leeds being used to provide hot water for heating inhouseholds and businesses through a network of underground pipes.If approved and once all the funding is in place, the plan would see the council entering intoa contract with Vital Energi Utilities Ltd to design, build and operate the network, whichcould be completed by April 2019.When it is processing waste the RERF, which began operating in April last year, is capableof generating power equivalent to more than 22,000 homes. When it was constructed it wasdesigned to be district heating enabled.The initial phase of the project would see a pipeline created to take hot water from theRERF in Cross Green to properties in and around the city centre and Lincoln Green,including for use in council-managed multi-storey flats.Supporting infrastructure would also be built including an energy centre opposite the RERFand back-up equipment at Saxton Gardens to ensure continuity of supply. Should theplanned network prove successful, there is scope for it to be expanded to other areas of thecity.Leeds City Council executive member for environment and sustainability Councillor LucindaYeadon said: “The district heating network is a fantastic project, helping us to make a realdifference to people’s lives by tackling fuel poverty, improving air quality and deliveringaffordable and efficient heating while at the same time also creating jobs and learningopportunities.“It also further underlines the value of the RERF to Leeds with this clever use of the energyit produces to warm homes and buildings, so we look forward to following the progress ofthis very exciting project as it develops.”Funding for the project would come from Leeds City Council and European Structural andInvestment Funds (ESIF) managed through the Department for Communities and LocalGovernment (DCLG).A bid for further funding support is also set to be put to the West Yorkshire CombinedAuthority later this year. 29

Warm water in old North Eastmines couldbe The DEI has launched exploratory work toharnessedto provide cheap heating determine the feasibility of implementing such a scheme in the former mining town of Project at Durham Spennymoor. Last week it hosted a public University aims to find event in Spennymoor Town Hall which whether it is possible poised the question: ‘Could our abandoned to use minewater as a mines provide low-carbon cheap heat forsource of energy for homes in the region homes in Spennymoor?’ Coun Alan Gardener represents Tudhoe forSource: ‘Spennymoor Independents People Beforehttp://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/busin Politics’ and he is one of the driving forcesess-news/warm-water-old-north-east- behind the initiative.13322331 Northern Stars awards launches to find theHarnessing warm water from flooded region's best new tech firmsNorth East coal mines is a sustainable He said the idea had come forward at anway to heat thousands of homes, election hustings and is keen to see itresearchers say. Peter McCusker reports. progress.During 150 years of coal mining in the “We have to look at renewable energyCounty Durham town of Spennymoor, some sources and as the cost of energy rises13 pits operated consisting of dozens and more and more people are falling into fueldozens of shafts and seams. poverty.Following their closures many have “With 2,000 more homes planned forsubsequently flooded and efforts to control construction in Spennymoor, an ageinglevels mean thousands of litres of water are population and ever increasing fuel costs,pumped into the River Wear, near Page the use of renewable and sustainableBank, every day. This still leaves hundreds energy to heat public and private spacesof millions of litres travelling round the has the potential to help reduce thenetwork of old mine workings at economic cost to the public, thetemperatures of between 12 to 20 degrees environmental impact of population growthcentigrade. and take pressure off our ageing infrastructure.” Dr Adams, who is leadingNow researchers at the Durham Energy the Spennymoor research for the DEI, isInstitute (DEI) at Durham University are also the research manager of thesuggesting a novel way of harnessing the BritGeothermal Research Partnership withheat in this water to support the UK’s a track record in geothermal energy,transition to low-carbon heating. Dr ground source heating and micro-Charlotte Adams, assistant professor in the generation. Her analysis of the abandoneduniversity’s geography department, said: mine workings of County Durham suggest“The UK is now a net importer of gas and there is enough water in place to heat oversome of this comes from unstable parts of 100,000 homes, although practicalitiesthe world. We also have our carbon emission means there is probably the potential forreduction targets to achieve so we need to heating around 25,000 homes, or 12% offind an alternative to using gas for heat. homes in the county’s housing stock.“There are abandoned mines beneath many When the mine water is pumped to surfaceof our towns and cities and it makes sense to it is passed through an energy centre withexplore this option to provide secure low several heat pumps, which heats the watercarbon heat in future whilst reusing the further making it warm enough for domesticinfrastructure that so many people toiled so consumption.hard to create.” Read More Here 30

District Heating Industry to generate Germany district heating market size is set tohuge revenue over 2017-2024 exceed 300 PJ by 2024. Growing investment toward replacement of conventional heat andSource: electricity generating systems with sustainablehttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/district- technologies including CHP and solar thermalheating-industry-generate-huge-revenue- will stimulate the business landscape.over-sneha-gaikwad Regulators are planning to increase CHP electricity generation share from 18% in 2013District Heating Market: Rising energy to 25% by 2020 through the introduction ofdemand along with rapid urbanization and incentives on adoption of these technologies.industrialization will boost the globaldistrict heating market growth. Improved • \"Browse key industry insights spreadair quality, low heat loses and sustainable across 175 pages with 272 market dataenergy usage are some of the tables & 9 figures & charts from theadvantages of these systems over other report, “District Heating Market Size Byavailable alternatives. \"District Source (CHP, Geothermal, Solar, HeatHeating Market size will exceed USD 280 Only Boilers), By Applicationbillion by 2024\", as reported in the latest (Residential, Commercial/Institutionalstudy by Global Market Insights, (College/University, Office,Inc. Rising concerns toward greenhouse Government/Military), Industrialgas emissions coupled with strong (Chemical, Refinery, Paper)), Industrydemand for efficient and cost effective Analysis Report, Regional Outlooksystems will drive the district heating (U.S., Canada, Germany, Poland,market size. Introduction of emissions Russia, Sweden, Finland, Italy,reduction target by countries including Denmark, UK, China, Japan, SouthChina, UK, Denmark, Germany, and Korea), Price Trends, CompetitiveRussia under their climate action plans Market Share & Forecast, 2017 –will complement the business outlook. 2024” in detail along with the table ofDenmark, in its National Energy Policy contents\"and National Energy Efficiency ActionPlan (NEEAP) has setup a target to Adoption of clean energy over fossil fuels andcompletely phase out the usage of oil flexibility to choose heat source will stimulatefrom heating applications across the solar district heating market growth. In 2017,building Finland based Savo-Solar announced the development of new 300 MW solar thermal heating system with a view to deliver surplus energy across the DH networks catering to Hämeenlinna city. Growing industrialization and urbanization with Economic viability, affordable price, reliableintroduction of building standards code towards energy source, high quality service and low carbon footprints are some of the key features that will efficiency will foster the district heating market. propel the district heating market share. European Union aim towards zero emission building by 2020, will further complement the industry outlook. Growing measures toward energy security coupled with rising demand for renewable and cogeneration system will drive the Japan district heating market size.Request here for sample pages onIndustry Insights of District Heating 31

Government and financial institutions are making significant investments towards thedevelopment of gas fired district heating systems to cater their 2030 target of delivering 15%of total power from CHP technology. Price Trend Analysis: 1. Levelized costs of district heating vs decentralized production. 2. Network costs for district heating. 3. Comparative costs of district heating sources.Commercial district heating market share is projected to grow over 4% by 2024. Flourishingservice sector leading to the development of new commercial spaces across the developingcountries will facilitate the industry growth. In 2017, the state government of Glenrothes, UKprovided final approval for the development of Next Generation District Heating Schemeworth USD 219 million, to serve commercial and public buildings. Notable players acrossthe district heating market include Vattenfall, Fortum, Stat Kraft, Ramboll, KDHC, STEAG,Logstor, Keppel DHCS, RWE AG,Dong Energy, Kelag Warme, NRG Energy, Hafslund ASA,Goteborg Energi, and Shinryo Corporation.Read more here EIB approves The bank did not give a timeframe for the financing deals disbursement of the funds. for projectsincluding district energy The EIB is the EU’s nonprofit bank, owned by and representing the interests of theSource: http://www.decentralized- member states. It tends to focus onenergy.com/articles/2017/07/eib-approves- development and climate change investmentfinancing-deals-for-projects-including- and is the world’s largest multilateraldistrict- borrower and lender.energy.html?utm_content=buffer08f1a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com& Earlier this year EIB provided a loan ofutm_campaign=buffer $21.5m to a 10-MW biomass and waste gasification project in France.The European Investment Bank (EIB) hasapproved EUR 4.3 billion ($4.9bn) in The facility in Thouars will be producingfinancing deals for energy projects, combined heat and power using plasmaincluding renewables, in Europe and India. torch technology developed by CHO Power,As well as onshore wind, hydropower and a unit of French clean technologies andsmart meter projects in Italy, projects renewable energy group Europlasma.include energy efficiency, solar, wind anddistrict heating projects in France. Also, The total investment in the combined heatfunds will go for natural gas distribution and power projects amounts to EUR55projects in Ireland and Spain, and million for the development, installation,renewable energy and energy efficiency in operation and maintenance of the plant.India. In a separate development, the EIBannounced the signing of a risk-sharing 32agreement with Banco Santander SA(BME:SAN), to help the Spanish bankfinance investments of at least EUR400million in new renewable energy projects.

How district energy solutions are changing citiesSource: http://talkofthecities.iclei.org/how-district-energy-solutions-are-changing-cities/An increasing number of cities across the world are getting on board and reaping thebenefits of district energy. According to the report District Energy in Cities published by UNEnvironment in partnership with ICLEI, UN-Habitat and the Copenhagen Centre on EnergyEfficiency, cities around the world are adopting district energy systems.So why is district energy so attractive?Modern district energy is one of the cheapest and most efficient solutions to reduceemissions and primary energy demand in cities. District energy systems use a centralsource to produce and transmit steam, hot water and cool water from a central plant to heatand cool many buildings throughout a city or neighborhood. This system enables cities toreduce reliance on energy imports and fossil fuels and use a variety of local energy sourcesthat are not economically or technically viable for individual buildings. It also enables energythat is typically lost in the form of waste heat to be captured and utilized.How are cities using it?The City of Vancouver started by developing a publicly-owned district heating utility thatcaptured waste heat from sewage for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Observing the economicviability of that system, private actors started developing new district heating systemselsewhere in the city. District energy is an important part of its ambitious strategy to derive100 percent of the energy used from renewable sources before 2050. To ensure a wide useof this system, Vancouver has developed bylaws to ensure mandatory connections to thenew systems as well as incentives for the private sector.We can find another example is the City of Paris, which developed the first – and now thelargest – district cooling network in Europe. The network innovatively uses existing spacessuch as roofs and basements the existing sewage system to navigate the network throughthe old city. The network provides cooling, eliminating the need for air conditionersthroughout central Paris and even supplies cooling for the Louvre.How to find out moreThe District Energy in Cities Initiative, a multi-stakeholder platform led by UN Environment,promotes the transfer of policy, finance and technical know-how. ICLEI acts as the localgovernment partner and co-coordinator of the Capacity Building Task Force of the initiative.Together with other partners, they have launched a capacity building package on districtenergy through the Solutions Gateway, an online platform for local and regionalgovernments, gathering low emissions development solutions for cities.Visit the Solutions Gateway to access solutions packages and case studies on districtenergy. 33

Irish capital lobbies for district heating The main flaw in the £1bn (!1.2bn) Northern Ireland scheme was that there was no upperSource: http://www.decentralized- limit on the amount of renewable heating —energy.com/articles/2017/07/irish-capital- mostly from wood-pellet boilers —but the Irishlobbies-for-district- government scheme would have a budget capheating.html?utm_content=buffer14243&u and a mechanism to reduce the amounttm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.c companies are paid over time. This wouldom&utm_campaign=buffer mean that the more they burn, the less they will earn.Dublin City Council is trying to persuade the Irish government to Dublin city council argued that, instead of just fund district heating as incentivising businesses to install new part of its planned renewable-heat systems, the government national subsidy scheme should also encourage the reuse of existing for renewable heating, industrial heat that goes to waste.which begins next year. The council said: “At present, an enormous amount of heat, produced mainly as a by-A report submitted to the government by product of large industry, electricity generationthe council, which was prepared by stations and new large data centres, is simplyCodema, the energy agency for Dublin’s discharged into the environment. In fact itfour local authorities, has concluded that costs most industries to cool plants and dump75% of the city is suitable for district heat. District heating adds a value to thisheating, but the government must make waste heat.”capital available to help such projects intooperation.While the Poolbeg incinerator could London's hidden gas plant which couldprovide heat for 50,000 homes, there are heat and power the futurecurrently no plans to realise this potential.Donna Gartland, a strategic sustainable- Source:energy planner at Codema, told the Times https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jusuch district heating would reduce l/28/londons-hidden-gas-plant-which-could-households’ energy bills through heat-and-power-the-futureeconomies of scale, and cut greenhousegas emissions from buildings in Dublin A £26m refit of a power station besidecity by at least 70%, saving 750,000 Smithfield market has made E.ON’s Citigentonnes of CO2 every year. the largest urban combined heat and power plant in the UKThe Department of the Environment saysit needs to focus on meeting a 2020 EU The beautiful, listed facades of the Port oftarget for renewable heat as cost- London Authority and the Central Cold Store,effectively as possible. Ireland is likely to which once held animal carcasses fromfall 2-2.5 percentage points short of its EU Smithfield market opposite, stand as atarget of 12% renewable heating by 2020. reminder of London’s industrial and commercial past.The government has ruled out includingdistrict heating in the scheme, citing But behind these brick walls in the heart ofthe high capital cost of developing a London is a hidden power station that coulddistrict heating network and the need to resolve how the UK heats, cools and powersintroduce regulation of the sector. business of the future.Instead, the government is planning a Read More Hererenewable heat incentive for businessessimilar to the controversial “cash for ash”scheme in Northern Ireland. 34