UK District Energy Journal – Issue 84 Latest Round Up.UK District EnergyJournal THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMES Crossing of inlet at Mariager Fjord, Hadsund, Denmark. Image supplied by ukDEA member, isoplus Piping Systems Ltd www.isoplus.co.uk Principal contact: Steve Webster – [email protected] Welcome to the latest 2018 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’ Spotlight, Members’ Product Spotlight , Legal Spotlight, the DE Question Board and much, much more. Copy deadline date for our next 2018 edition: Friday 11th January 2019 Email: [email protected] 1
CONTENT INDEXChairman’s Foreward Page 3ukDEA Survey Pages 4 to 5Questions to the Chairman Pages 6 to 7Chairman’s Diary Pages 8 to 10New Members Page 11The ukDEA Library Page 12Get Social! Pages 13 to 15Consultations Pages 16 to 18Tenders Page 19BEIS News Pages 20 to 23IHRS Programme Pages 24 to 25IEA/DHC Research Programme Page 26NHBC Standards 2019 Page 27The Heat Trust Page 28ETI Pages 29 to 30Ofgem News Pages 31 to 32Members’ Spotlights and Product Spotlights Pages 33 to 39Members’ Job Vacancies Pages 40 to 50Members’ News Pages 51 to 55 2
THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMESWelcome to this issue of the ukDEAJournal. I would like to start by welcomingour new members, with so muchhappening in the industry it is easy to missthe new organisations who are entering orthose that have recently found the ukDEAfamily.I hope you have managed to view ourrecently sent AGM Survey. Please have alook through it and take time to fill in, wereally hope members complete this aswe absolutely value your feedback. We willcome back to the membership with asummary in Mid-January.It was interesting to attend the launch of the IHRS. Whilst the potential for DE is more limitedthan we would have hoped, it still offers the opportunity for members who have existingschemes and want to explore heat recovery from local industrial processes.I don’t have anything further to report on HNIP this month apart from the details contained inthe recent Information Note.However, it is clear from the meeting with Emma Floyd that they are very focused on theDelivery Partner hitting the latest timescales as it is critical to HM Treasury Confidence that themoney is awarded to successful projects. Therefore hopefully they will stick to the statedtimescales for issuing latest documents and guidelines.I am sure you will all agreed that the last thing we want to happen is a repeat of the previousCommunity Energy Program where the program was terminated early with almost no noticeand many stakeholders were scrambling to deliver schemes in unrealistic timescales.That was the result of the extended delivery timescales for many of the large awards that hadbeen made and HM Treasury therefore losing faith and diverting the already agreed funds forother uses.Therefore the HNIP Delivery Partner needs to focus not only on making awards but alsoawards to projects which can be delivered and build the confide!nce which sadly didn’t exist bythe end of the program the last time around. 3
The ukDEA Conference, Exhibition and AGM SURVEYSince the ukDEA was created, we have held an annual ukDEA Conference, Exhibition and AGMwhich in recent years has grown significantly from the initial six founder members sittingtogether in a small conference room to the large combined Conference, Exhibition and AGM thatwe held at City Hall in London in Autumn 2017: UKDEA CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION AND AGM 2017 4
One of the key problems with the ukDEAConference, Exhibition and AGM is the growingcosts of holding this event (as mentioned at2017’s AGM) and the impact on the ukDEA’sfinances.The issue is that we are a victim of our own success and we have for far too long relied on thegenerosity of members to host this event such as British Gas who kindly hosted the event at theirlarge training venue in Leicester for 2015 and 2016. As we have currently expanded to around150 members, this simply is not an approach we can continue to take.To be clear, membership fees were set at the level they are to provide day to day running of theassociation and not to fund a large annual AGM/Conference.As you will be aware, the ukDEA were involved with Ecobuild in March 2018 and created theDistrict Energy Area. Whilst this was a great success with a large number of members attendingthe event to network we are conscious a relatively small proportion of our members actuallyexhibited.The impression that we received is that whilst Ecobuild is a good event, because it is held overthree days, the resultant time cost and general costs of exhibiting are putting many members off.Coupled with this, as per our mail during the show, we understand that whilst there will be adistrict energy focus in Ecobuild 2019 this will be part of a wider “energy area”.There will be no specific District Energy area. Therefore, taking all these issues into account, wehave created a survey and proposals born out of the feedback we received.Please complete the survey via the following link:LINKWhilst one response from each Member would be fantastic we have sent to all on our Membercirculation list so that you can provide your own view which may be different from yourcolleagues. Once we have the results from this survey, we will collate and publish back to youall in summary form.Please submit your survey response by January 14th 2019. 5
Questions to the ukDEA ChairmanThe following questions were asked by the ukDEA membershipand the responses detailed from Simon Woodward, the ukDEAChairman and Technical Director. The answers to thesequestions are just “views” – the ukDEA is not providing legal orany other advice.Question: ‘The recently published new SAP 10 document givesindication of the expected changes in carbon emission factors,which are likely to be more significant even than the onespublished in the SAP 2019 consultation. The SAP 10 documentstates clearly that it should not be used in Part L BuildingRegulations calculations and that these should continue to bebased on Part L 2012. However, the GLA’s even more recent guidance states that for referabledevelopments from January 2019, applicants are encouraged to use the updated SAP 10emission factors, and furthermore that applicants proposing to continue to use SAP 2012 shouldjustify this approach.Clearly, grid de-carbonisation must be treated in a factual and rational way, but the impression isthat both Government and the GLA are adopting “impossibilist” tactics by applying downwardpressure in the hope that the industry will come up with magical new solutions. No doubtsomething new will develop, but what’s already been built often cannot be easily changed. Forexisting networks that are based on CHP, and that cannot change or improve their heat sources,their comparative performance will continue to degrade, and a point will shortly be reached whenthey will be unable to attract new connections due to no longer being deemed “carbon-saving”. Inconsequence, existing networks are likely to start failing, significant public funding will suddenlybe needed to maintain heat supplies for connected customers, and the reputation and viability ofdistrict heating will really nosedive. Is this not self-evident? Should the industry not tackle policymakers to develop policies that continue to support existing networks that still have decades oflife ahead of them? 6
Question: ‘What reputable training courses are available for M&Edesign for communal heat networks?Not so much for the large District Heating, but for the current trendof blocks of apartments, having plant room boilers / buffer / pipearrangements to HIU’s in apartment.This is a domestic market, for which many installation contractorsare involved, but with not the training that would give them acompetent level of experience.In my mind this would be a minimum qualification for working onthis type of installation, and save HIU manufacturers so much time and cost in following up onpoor installation or design.’Chairman’s Answer: ‘I am not aware of any specific current courses, but I am aware that StokeCollege has recently launched an initiative as per the link below.https://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/about-us/district-heat-network/Question: ‘In broad terms given the Paris Accord and the Carbon targets agreed then as part ofthe EU with the implied easy access to EBRD and EIB debt for big infrastructure.What is the view now in Whitehall in the Energy and particularly in Housing ministries as to howBrexit will affect new District Heating Schemes, and access to low cost debt?’Chairman’s Answer: • District heating is a central platform of BEIS’s heat decarbonisation policies and they state it is a “no regrets” approach. • Their Heat Network Investment Project will, I believe, drive the development of LA led ESCo or Concession type schemes if properly managed by the delivery partner • In terms of whether district heating is incorporated in new housing developments, from my perspective this is largely driven by planning and we have a two speed sector in the UK, with London having clear and ever increasing requirements for heat networks and authorities outside of London having a rather more varied and less clear/strong approach to this. • I think Brexit will have little impact on these issues and will have far more impact on whether, depending on your view, house building speeds up or slows down in the UK, and whether LA’s take more of a lead role in house building in a more uncertain post Brexit worldI doubt whether district heating/not district heating would feature in any Housing decision taken by government as they would see that flowing from the points I have made above.If you have a questions about the sector you think the Chairman may be able to help with youare invited to respond to this initiative, with the question and the response being published in theJournal. Questions can be placed on a anonymous basis if desired.Please note that this is not a consultancy service and in no way can be taken as advice in anyform as being provided by Simon or the ukDEA, but simply a view on the question being asked.This is an expansion of what actually happens on a weekly basis when members send questionsinto us when seeking assistance.Please send your questions to [email protected] 7
Chairman’s Diary Written by Simon Woodward, ukDEA Chairman and Technical DirectorDate: 18th October 2018Subject: Heat Trust Steering CommitteeWith: Heat Trust Steering CommitteeType of Event: Committee MeetingDetails:The normal quarterly meeting of the Heat Trust Steering Committee. The discussions at thesemeetings have to remain confidential, however the majority of the meeting was set aside for thereview and discussion of the annual report. Date: 18th October 2018 Subject: Joining ukDEA With: Womble Bond Dickinson Type of Event: Potential New Member Meeting Details:Meeting with WBD to discuss membership following a connection at the BEIS Investors day.They are now considering thisDate: 19th October 2018Subject: Membership MeetingWith: Shaw CorType of Event: Member meetingDetails:Member’s meeting. The content of these are confidential but members find these to be veryuseful as it allows a one to one update on issues that we have covered in previous Journals anda discussion on what the future may hold. 8
Date: 30th October 2018Subject: Industrial Heat Recovery Support SchemeWith: BEISType of Event: Launch EventDetails:I attended this event which launched BEIS’s IHRS Scheme. This is an £18M fund for bothdevelopment and capital costs in relation to industrial heat recovery schemes. Whilst part of thefocus of the scheme is in relation to heat recovery from industrial processes so that the heat canbe used in other parts of the same site, the scheme is also designed for heat recovery into heatnetworks.Although disappointingly this is only into DH Schemes which are already developed within thegrant window up to 2021. Therefore it is useful for members who may have opportunities theywish to explore for heat recovery into existing schemes or those which will come into operationover the next two years. It is important to note that whilst the application process is relativelycomplex, there is no shadow financial model as in the HNIP Scheme and applicants can set theirown format for submitting financial data. If any member wants to find out more please contact theChairman. Date: 1st November 2018 Subject: ukDEA/BEIS Meeting With: Emma Floyd, Project Director, Heat Networks Investment Project Type of Event: Monthly Meeting Details: This meeting replaced the one which was postponed from mid October. We discussed BEIS’s response to the CMA Report which is still being drafted. We also discussed at length the barriers to the development of schemes, including such issues as planning and rates. I followed up the meeting with a number of papers and supporting documents. 9
Date: 5th December 2018HNIP UpdateA suite of guidance documents have been published by the Department for Business Energy andIndustrial Strategy (BEIS). These documents can be found here, and the official HNIP and TriplePoint website can be found here.CMA UpdateBEIS issued a response to the CMA's study on 7 December, confirming that they intend toregulate heat networks, as recommended by the CMA in its final report which was published July2018. A formal consultation is expected in Summer 2019 and a more specific consultation withclear details of what is planned in early 2020. BEIS plan to form a Stakeholders Group towardsthe end of January and the ukDEA will be invited to join this.Planning Permissions for Heat NetworkThe ukDEA were thanked for providing a number of documents on the issue of planning for heatnetworks to aid BEIS’s understanding. These were provided from a number of members andBEIS will now review these and expect to come back with questions to try and see if the issue ofrequiring planning permission for heat networks, where other statutory authorities can proceedunder permitted developments, can be overcome.Business RatesFollowing recent exchanges with BEIS on this subject BEIS would like to engage with ukDEAmembers on this subject and in January will provide an Information Note for the ukDEA tocirculate to members with a series of questions, to again try and unlock this issue.If you have any questions please contact Simon - [email protected]’s POSITION ON SAP AND HEAT NETWORKSLink Here 10
New MembersWe are pleased to welcome the following Associate Member to theassociation:CSW Process LtdPrincipal Contact: Jamie Cartwright, Director.All enquiries to: [email protected] Introduction Statement from CSW Process Ltd:‘CSW Process is an accredited LOGSTOR installer, providing highstandard pre-insulated pipe and District Heating Solutions acrossthe United Kingdom.The technologies that we apply in support of our operations are geared towards long-termoperability, high operational efficiency and of course value adding assurance to our clients. Thelong-term performance and reliability of such utilities and infrastructure is of utmost importance toCSW Process, whereby we engage with the most effective and thorough due diligence processfrom conceptual assessments in order to ensure that all such considerations are made with aholistic overview of the assignment in hand. By fostering such an approach from the initial stage,it allows us to demonstrate the highest quality of contracts deliverance.Our mission is to develop synchrony from supply chain to installation and then to the client tocreate and implement class leading installations that give added value to the world's futureenergy schemes.As an accredited LOGSTOR installer, CSW Process is a full turnkey option to the DistrictHeating and Industrial pre-insulated pipe industry. CSW Process can provide supply, design andinstallations of pre-insulated pipelines for the District Heating and Industrial sectors. We carry in-house labour to service all the contractual needs for a District Heating installation. We haveclass 1 welders, civil teams and a team of LOGSTOR approved engineers at our full disposal.We have serviced such clients' needs as; the University of Manchester, Newcastle Universityand Veolia (waste to energy plant Leeds).Our vision is to supply an in-house solution for the District Heating industry giving clients theoption of a full turnkey solution. www.cswprocess.co.uk 11
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Consultations Awaiting FeedbackRenewable Heat Incentive: biomass combustion in urban areasSummaryProposed changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) to exclude further support for biomassinstallations in urban areas on the gas grid.This consultation closed on 27 November 2018Consultation descriptionDefra’s Clean Air Strategy, published in May 2018, proposed that further support under theRenewable Heat Incentive should not be available for biomass installations in urban areas withaccess to the gas grid.This consultation sets out details of the proposed restrictions and asks for views on the scopeand nature of these changes to RHI eligibility.DocumentsDownload here:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/749016/RHI-support-for-biomass-in-urban-areas-consultation.pdfWays to respondRespond onlineOrEmail to: [email protected] to:RHI Team Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy 6th Floor, Abbey 2 1 VictoriaSt London SW1H 0ET 16
Consultation OutcomesEnrolment of SMETS1 meter cohorts with the Data CommunicationsCompanySummaryViews on proposals to require the Data Communications Company (DCC) to provide aninteroperable smart meter service for a number of SMETS1 meter cohorts.This consultation ran from 1pm on 17 April 2018 to 5pm on 24 May 2018Consultation descriptionA number of energy suppliers are installing first generation (SMETS1) smart meters, using theirown data and communications systems to provide smart services. While SMETS1 meters supportaccurate bills and near real-time energy consumption which enable consumers to realise thebenefit of smart metering, consumers may lose smart services on switching to another energysupplier.The government’s long-standing policy for resolving this issue is for all significant populationsof SMETS1 meters to eventually be operated via the national data and communications provider,the Data Communications Company (DCC).This consultation considers the business case forcertain cohorts of SMETS1meters – consisting of Aclara, Honeywell Elster, Itron and Landis+Gyrmeters – to be enrolled in the DCC. This is based on a cost-benefit analysis and consideration ofsecurity and the technical feasibility of enrolment. A subsequent consultation will consider theremaining SMETS1 meter cohorts (Secure Meters and EDMI meters) once there is sufficientlymature information from existing and prospective service providers and the DCC.DocumentsDownload here;https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/706853/Consultation_on_enrolment_of_SMETS1_cohorts_with_the_DCC.pdf 17
Domestic Private Rented Sector minimum level of energy efficiencySummaryView on amendments to The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales)Regulations 2015 for domestic properties.This consultation ran from 10am on 19 December 2017 to 11:45pm on 13 March 2018Consultation descriptionViews on the government’s proposal to amend the domestic Minimum Level of Energy EfficiencyRegulations to introduce a capped landlord financial contribution element.This proposal is designed to future-proof the regulations and make them as effective as possible,while protecting landlords against excessive cost burdens. With a cost-cap, domestic landlordswould only need to see investment in improvements to an EPC F or G rated property up to thevalue of that cap. The government’s preferred cap level is £2,500 per property. A range ofadditional, alternative, cap options are set out in the consultation and the associated consultationimpact assessment.The consultation is intended for all interested parties including landlords and tenants, localgovernment, energy suppliers, energy assessors, small and large businesses, consumers, andthe general public.DocumentsDownload here:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/669198/PRS_Minimum_Standards_Consultation_2017.pdfhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/669214/PRS_Consultation_stage_IA.pdfA future framework for heat in buildings: call for evidenceThe Clean Growth Strategy presented major policies and plans that will cut the cost of energy,drive economic growth, create high value jobs right across the UK, and improve our quality oflife. This call for evidence reaffirms that ambition by building on the commitment to phase outinstallation of high carbon fossil fuel heating in new and existing buildings off the gas grid, duringthe 2020s. The consultation document explains what we mean by this ambition, and seeksevidence on how we could implement it.Documents:Download here:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/762546/Future_Framework_for_Heat_in_Buildings_Govt_Response__2_.pdf 18
TendersUK Power Networks FlexibilityTenderUKPN is pleased to announce that it is runninganother tender for flexibility services acrossUKPN’s three regions (EPN, LPN & SPN).Following on from feedback in the previous tender, this year UK Power Networks is using thePiclo Flex platform to publish our heat maps and run the tender. At this, UKPN are invitinginterested parties to register at https://picloflex.com/. Instructions to bidders and additionalinformation will all be made available on the Piclo Flex platform in due course.For any queries, please contact Rona Mitchell ([email protected]). Extrainformation about our flexibility strategy is available in the Flexibility Roadmap.Rona MitchellInnovation EngineerUK Power Networks07875110261Liverpool City CouncilThe Authority is seeking to award a Contract for the Design and Construction, Operation andMaintenance of a New District Energy Combined Heat and Power Network for PaddingtonVillage (Central) the first phase of a major development scheme which has a wider 30-acre sitealso covering Paddington North and South.Read more here: https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/tenders/index/view/ref/2018--S__213-487709 19
BEIS NewsHNIP UpdateBEIS have now launched the HNIP Main Scheme.Details at this stage are still very limited but there aresome interesting points for members to note:As set out in our latest edition of the Journal theDelivery Partner has been appointed. They are led byTriple Point Heat Networks Investment Management –who will develop and administer the scheme, and workwith the investment community to leverage in third party investment for projects. Triple Point willwork alongside several partners including AECOM Ltd, Amberside Advisors Ltd, BDO LLP,Ecuity Consulting LLP, Gemserv Ltd and Lux Nova Partners Ltd.A suite of guidance documents have been published by the Department for Business Energy andIndustrial Strategy (BEIS). These documents can be found here, and the official HNIP and TriplePoint website can be found here.For further information about the scheme they have provided the following e-mailaddress [email protected] set to fire CfD3 starting gun The department will also issue revised CfD standard terms and conditions for newUK energy department BEIS has confirmed it contracts awarded through the third CfDwill publish the key terms of the next Contracts allocation round.for Difference auction for renewables withinweeks. The next CfD allocation round is for less established technologies such as offshoreIn its ‘Contracts for Difference and Capacity wind.Market Scheme Update Report 2018’, BEISsaid it would issue a draft budget notice, The UK government will hold anotherallocation process and delivery years for allocation round in 2021 and auctions aroundsuccessful projects in the auction due to open every two years after that.by May 2019. The auctions are expected to deliver between“Government expects to publish before the 1GW to 2GW of offshore wind each year in theend of 2018 its final decisions on the 2020s.amendments to the CfD scheme, along withother allocation round parameters,” it said. https://renews.biz/49872/beis-set-to-fire-cfd3- starting-gun/ 20
ukDEA PRESS RELEASEEnsuring Sustained Investment and Protecting Consumers.ukDEA cautiously welcomes “OFHEAT” Proposals by BEISThe government has published its initial response to the CMA Report ‘Heat Networks MarketStudy’ into domestic heat networks published this summer, which recommended that heatnetworks in the UK should be regulated by OFGEM.In the policy paper published by BEIS, Heat Networks: Ensuring Sustained Investment andProtecting Consumers they set out that they agree with the CMA recommendation and will bepublishing a first detailed policy consultation in Summer 2019 as to how this can be achieved.Clearly the ukDEA welcomes regulation, which addresses the issues the CMA has raised in theirreport to protect consumers. However, there are a wide range of possible outcomes in terms ofthe level of regulation, which will then set the range of costs to be incurred by all heat networkdevelopers and operators to achieve compliance, and how these costs are then apportionedbetween heat suppliers and heat customers. Balancing these multiple issues will need to beconsidered very carefully.In return for market wide regulation BEIS also talks in this document at a very high level aboutsome ways they may seek to alleviate issues that the sector is facing. Whilst they clearly signalthat demand risk should rest with those developing schemes they do recognise that there are“limits to what industry can do” and set out some possible options such as “heat zoning” and“concession schemes” which they wish to explore. Importantly they also recognise that “heatnetwork developers currently do not have the equivalent rights of utility companies” and “thelack of equivalent powers for heat network developers is a frustration to the industry” and theycommit to working with the various government departments to investigate what may be positiveto resolve this.In summary this is a very clear statement that regulation is coming down the tracks with somepossible assistance to unlock the wider development issues associated with heat networks.ukDEA Chairman Simon Woodward commented that “the ukDEA welcomes the concept ofsector wider regulation to drive out poor practices and protect customers, but clearly there is a lotof detail to be worked through before what this actually means for heat network developers andcustomers is known. Whilst the ukDEA will be working with BEIS to help develop theseproposals, to make sure any regulation makes sense for both the customer and the sector, wewant to ensure that there is an equal focus on achieving both outcomes of BEIS’s paper, i.e. notonly Protecting Customers through regulation but also putting in place a framework ofmeasures at the same time to Ensure Sustained Investment”.There are thirteen questions in this BEIS document. They are seeking feedback on by the25th January 2019 and the ukDEA will be making a response to these.We would welcome input from any members who have points or thoughts they wish to raise inresponses to any of these questions.Please do send such points, comments or thoughts to [email protected] by the10th January 2019 21
The publication of ‘Clean Growth - Transforming Heating.’BEIS are pleased to inform us about the publication of ‘Clean Growth - Transforming Heating’,which you can find attached to this email or online hereThe Government is committed to reducing the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions and ensuringclean growth, and with heat accounting for over a third of the UK’s emissions, an important part ofthis commitment is bolstering progress in decarbonising heating.BEIS has been reviewing the available evidence base on different approaches to decarbonisingheating. This report provides an overview of the key issues arising from our assessment of theevidence and seeks to:• Highlight the different characteristics of the main sources of low carbon heat and approaches to achieving transformational change;• Set out strategically important issues and strategic inferences which we suggest can be drawn from the evidence available to help focus the development of our heat strategy; and• Identify key areas that require further exploration to inform the development of a new long- term policy framework for heat, including establishing clearer priorities for further work across industry, academia and Government.BEIS welcomes any comments or questions on this report by 22nd February 2019 which they willuse to feed into our next phase of work.Heat Transformation Strategy [email protected] Victoria Street www.gov.uk/beis | https://twitter.com/beisgovuk 22
USEFUL BEIS GUIDANCE LINKSTotal energy statistics Funding for innovative smart energy systemshttps://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/total-energy-section-1-energy-trends Government funding for innovation in smart energy systems and technologies:UK energy sector indicators https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk- innovative-smart-energy-systemsenergy-sector-indicators Energy Companies Obligation:Household energy efficiency national brokeragestatistics https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-This series presents statistics on the Energy companies-obligation-brokerageCompany Obligation (ECO) and Green Deal(GD). It incorporates changes as set out in Renewable Heat Incentive policyresponse to the user consultation of National overviewStatistics on the Green Deal, Energy CompanyObligation and Insulation statistics. The https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reheadline releases present monthly updates of newable-heat-incentive-policy-overviewECO measures and quarterly updates of in-depth ECO statistics:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/household-energy-efficiency-national-statisticsEnergy trends and prices statistical release: 25th October 2018Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide ananalysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy pricestatistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products andcomparisons of international road fuel prices:https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/energy-trends-and-prices-statistical-release-25-october-2018 23
Industrial Heat Recovery Support Programme (IHRS)We have been informed that the Industrial Heat Recovery Support Programme (IHRS) is nowopen for applications.The application registration form, application guidance, FAQs and a list of events can be foundat: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industrial-heat-recoverysupportprogramme-guidance-and-application-forms.The most interesting and new information is contained in page 13 of the document :Download Here.which gives the first look at what the new scoring criteria will be. This key information is set outbelow and is really interesting as it sets out that in this main scheme they will be scoring on thegrowth of the network over its first 15 year period and looking much closer at deliverability.This is very different from the Pilot where the future plans were just a description anddeliverability was not specifically scored.How these intentions work out in the application form and detailed scoring will be veryinteresting ! We think it is important that members are aware of and understand these keymessages at an early stage and if you want to discuss these further please do contact us.1. Volume of heat deliveredThe volume of heat delivered is the increase in heat supplied over a 15-year period from theplanned date for the completion of construction and start of operation of the defined ‘project’. Foran extension to an existing heat network, the increase in heat delivered will be the differencebetween that which would have been delivered by the existing network and that delivered by theextended network. For a new heat network, the delivered heat could be all the heat delivered bythe new network to consumers.2. Project carbon savingsProjects will be assessed based on their predicted carbon emission savings compared to thecounterfactual heating system, over the first 15 years of operation.3. Future Decarbonisation and Expansion Future Decarbonisation and ExpansionThis is the predicted carbon savings over the longer term that the project is aiming to deliver.Such savings could come about through extending the network to connect to more customersand/or a future switch to a different heat generating technology beyond the life of the firsttechnology. As part of this assessment we will expect to see projects providing robust evidenceto demonstrate that there is reasonable confidence that these saving will occur. 24
4. Volume of heat deliveredThe volume of heat delivered is the increase in heat supplied over a 15-year period from theplanned date for the completion of construction and start of operation of the defined ‘project’. Foran extension to an existing heat network, the increase in heat delivered will be the differencebetween that which would have been delivered by the existing network and that delivered by theextended network. For a new heat network, the delivered heat could be all the heat delivered bythe new network to consumers.5. Project carbon savingsProjects will be assessed based on their predicted carbon emission savings compared to thecounterfactual heating system, over the first 15 years of operation.6. Future Decarbonisation and Expansion Future Decarbonisation and ExpansionThis is the predicted carbon savings over the longer term that the project is aiming to deliver.Such savings could come about through extending the network to connect to more customersand/or a future switch to a different heat generating technology beyond the life of the firsttechnology. As part of this assessment we will expect to see projects providing robust evidenceto demonstrate that there is reasonable confidence that these saving will occur.7. DeliverabilityDeliverability is the likelihood of a project being able to deliver the benefits it is claiming itwill within the proposed project timescales. It includes the level of preparation of a schemeacross a range of stakeholder, design and business development issues. A deliverable schemeis expected to be more likely to be completed on time and on budget and to have secure futureincome.CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE Therefore it is useful for members who may have opportunities they wish to explore forSimon Woodward, the ukDEA’s Chariman and heat recovery into existing schemes or thoseTechnical Director, attended this event which which will come into operation over the nextlaunched BEIS’s IHRS Scheme. This is an two years.£18M fund for both development and capitalcosts in relation to industrial heat recovery It is important to note that whilst the applicationschemes. Whilst part of the focus of the process is relatively complex, there is noscheme is in relation to heat recovery from shadow financial model as in the HNIPindustrial processes so that the heat can be Scheme and applicants can set their ownused in other parts of the same site, the format for submitting financial data.scheme is also designed for heat recovery intoheat networks. If any member wants to find out more please contact the Chairman –Although disappointingly this is only into DH [email protected] which are already developed withinthe grant window up to 2021. 25
International Energy Agency (IEA) District Heating & Cooling (DHC) Research ProgrammeFuture Research Themes - November 2018IEA The International Energy Agency (IEA) is anautonomous organisation whichworks to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energyfor its 30 member countriesand beyond. Within its Energy Technology Network,participating countriesundertake co-operative actions of energy research, development anddemonstration for key technologies. District heating and cooling is one of thesekey technologies. IEA-DHC Established in 1983, the IEA research programme for DistrictHeating & Cooling (IEA-DHC) brings countries together to research, innovate and grow thistechnology. The programme is dedicated to helping to make DHC a powerful tool for energyconservation and reduction of the environmental impacts of supplying heat. Itaims to improve the design, performance and operation of distribution systemsand consumer installations. Current member countries include: Austria, Canada, China,Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Republic of Korea, Norway, Sweden, UK, and the UnitedStates. UK membership is supported by BEIS. More information about the programme can befound at: https://www.iea-dhc.orgRecent activitiesReports spanning a wide range of topics addressed by the IEA-DHC programme are availablefor download from our website. Recent work includes DH planning, low temperature (4thgeneration) networks, system transformation, smart use and governance.Future workIEA-DHC is now entering the planning stage for its future work. An importantelement of this process is to canvas the opinions of stakeholders within each country.The opinions collected from each country will then be shared in order to come upwith a mutually agreed Call for Proposals document.Research ideasPlease take part in our Annex XIII in-country consultation! All you have to do is to list your 5 keyresearch priorities for district heating and cooling. Specifically please provide your views byanswering question 3 below. It would also be useful to know your views on questions 1 and 2.Please return your responses to Robin Wiltshire at [email protected]. What is your vision for the development of DHC in the UK?2. What are the major obstacles and opportunities that need to be addressed to assist thedevelopment of the DHC sector over the next 5 to 10 years?3. Please select up to 5 specific themes that you would like to see addressed by research in thisarea. 26
NHBC Standards 2019Please note that the NHBC Standards 2019 are now available on the NHBC website, see linkbelow:http://www.nhbc.co.uk/Builders/ProductsandServices/Standardsplus2019/#333The new Standards become effective from 1st January 2019 and apply to all properties whosefoundations are laid on or after that date. I would refer you in particular to Chapter 8.1 ‘InternalServices’ and clause 8.1.5 ‘Hot water services’ and Table 3 on flow rates and temperaturerequirements, see extract below. Changes have been made to some of the flow rates and supplytemperatures at the outlets. For example, the supply temperature at the kitchen sink has beenreduced from the previous 60C to 55C which is in line with the delivery temperature that we havebeen agreeing for Heat Networks, on a scheme by scheme basis, during the lastyear.In addition a new Table 4 on ʻHot water demand and simultaneous useʼ has been added. Thishas been based mainly on feedback from builders on their use of combi boilers in variousarrangements of bathrooms and ensuites.Tables 3 and 4 now permit the use of instantaneous hot water systems in a wider range ofbathroom and shower room arrangements than was previous permitted.I note from the Steering Committee meeting notes for the last meeting in October that there wassome discussion on NHBCʼs policy for temperature at the kitchen tap which the new Standardsnow addresses.The flow rates and supply temperatures apply equally to all DHW supply systems e.g. storedwater systems, combi boiler systems and HIU etc. I trust that proposed changes to the Code ofPractice on delivery temperatures will not result in a conflict with NHBCʼs latest changes 27
The Heat TrustHeat Trust has assisted Networks Magazine (sisterpublication to Utility Week) on a ‘Networks explains’ report on heatnetworks.Heat Trust contributed an opinion piece and the report, which waspublished recently and can be downloaded here:https://networks.online/gphsn/download/1001304/network-explains-heat-networksHeat Trust Annual ReportDownload here: http://heattrust.org/index.php/annual-reportsHeat Trust to allow existing heat networks with heat supplyagreements to registerEarlier this year, Heat Trust put forward plans to allow more heat networks to sign up to thecustomer protection scheme. Heat Trust consulted on proposals to change its rules and allowexisting heat networks that do not use Heat Energy Supply Agreements to register. Wereceived positive consultation responses to the proposed modification, and are nowimplementing the amendments to the Scheme documentation. These will be published on ourwebsite in January here.Electric Heat Cost CalculatorHeat Trust will be consulting on expanding the current Heat Cost Calculator to include electricheating along-side individual gas boilers. We are keen for as many stakeholders as possible toprovide feedback on our proposal.This consultation will go live in January, so keep a look out for the consultation which will beavailable on our website here.AuditsEach heat network that is registered with Heat Trust will be independently audited. The auditprocess is set out in our Scheme Bye-Laws and we have recently published our auditguidelines. Both documents are available on the website here. 28
ETINew ETI report highlights how the capital costs ofUK heat networks could be reduced by 30-40%The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) outlines thepotential role district heating has to play in the UK energysystem, but suggests that it needs to evolve to a largerscale to deliver more schemes.The report points to capital costs as the main barrier towider district heat network adoption.The report maps out eight cost saving route maps for heat network deployment in the UK. Citingthat district heating has the potential to play a much larger role in the UK energy system, but itneeds to evolve to deliver more and larger schemes.Capital costs are the main barrier to wider district heat network adoption and are seen asdisproportionate compared to alternative methods of low carbon heat provision.An ETI project has developed eight route maps that could reduce the capital cost infrastructureof heat networks by 30-40%.The ‘District Heat Networks in the UK: Potential, Barriers and Opportunities’ report identifiesthree high cost areas that present a barrier to heat network adoption in the UK, includingpipework, installation and connection.As capital costs are the main barrier to district heat network deployment, the ETI believes thatthe ability to reduce these capital costs by utilising the eight route maps identified will increasethe attractiveness of heat networks when compared against other forms of low carbon heatprovision.Project research shows that nearly half of heat demand in the country could be met by heatnetworks and therefore should play a much larger part in the UK’s heat delivery system in 2050,especially to less efficient and higher density buildings. However, the ETI believes that the sectorneeds to be mobilised quickly because if it is to meet this potential, then hundreds of thousandsof network connections are needed per year.Read more here - https://www.eti.co.uk/news/new-eti-report-highlights-how-the-capital-costs-of-uk-heat-networks-could-be-reduced-by-30-40Click here to read the report - https://d2umxnkyjne36n.cloudfront.net/insightReports/District-Heat-Networks-in-the-UK-Final.pdf?mtime=20181105145836Figure 9 (detailed below) provides an overview of ETI’s thoughts. We would welcomemembers’ comments on these – please email: [email protected] 29
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Ofgem NewsInfographics Innovation LinkInfographic: Promoting a sustainable energy Ofgem has launched a dedicated service tofuture support businesses looking to offer innovative products and services to the energy sector.http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/infographic-promoting-sustainable- As the energy system transforms with newenergy-future technology, the number of new players in the market is set to increase dramatically.Infographic: Energy securityhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and- These people or organisations may not beupdates/infographic-energy-security familiar with energy market rules or where to go for help.Infographic: The Energy networkhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and- Ofgem’s Innovation Link will provide fast, frankupdates/infographic-energy-network feedback to innovators and help them navigate the regulatory framework. The service will enable innovators to make more informed choices when developing their products, services and business models. It is available to anyone with an innovative business proposition that has the potential to benefit consumers. The Innovation Link will also bring forward proposals in spring 2017 for a regulatory sandbox. These will let innovators trial promising new products or services in a controlled regulatory environment, while ensuring that the interests of customers are met. This will help innovators decide if their idea is viable. 31
Ofgem cuts costs of a smarter, fairer and cleaner energy system • Ofgem’s proposals for re-wiring the energy system will enable all consumers to benefit from new technology like electric vehicles and renewables at the lowest cost; • Ofgem proposes further cuts to the cost of capital for networks which, together with other reforms, could save consumers £45 per year; • Ofgem also proposes measures to ensure all consumers pay a fair share for network services. • Ofgem has set out proposals to help deliver a smarter, fairer and cleaner energy system which is fit for the future and saves consumers money.Britain is generating increasing amounts of renewable energy and millions of electric vehicles willbe on the roads in coming decades. Homes and businesses in the future will get their power andheat from cleaner energy sources. Consumers pay for the cost of maintaining and upgrading thenetworks to enable these changes through their energy bills under Ofgem’s regulatoryframework. Ofgem has proposed a much lower cost of capital for network companies to raise thebillions of pounds of investment needed in the next price control period from 2021. This will resultin lower returns for investors and more savings for consumers. Based on current marketconditions and the evidence available, Ofgem’s proposals would set baseline (cost of equity)returns at 4% (under CPIH) - about 50% lower than the previous price controls.Ofgem also proposes to keep adjusting the cost network companies face to borrow (cost of debt)annually so that consumers continue to benefit from the fall in interest rates since the financialcrisis. The lower overall cost of capital is expected to save consumers £6.5 billion in the nextprice controls from 2021 onwards.The announcement follows Ofgem’s proposals last month tointroduce fixed charges to recover some electricity network charges. This would ensure thatthose who generate their own electricity at home or on-site pay a fair share of the charges for thegrid and reduce the burden on other consumers.In total, these reforms could save consumers£45 per year from 2021. Alongside the network price controls, Ofgem will press ahead withfurther network charging reforms to squeeze more capacity out of the electricity grids to cut thecost to consumers of moving to a smarter, more flexible energy system.This includes incentivesfor drivers to charge electric vehicles outside peak times, to allow more electric vehicles to becharged from the existing grid. More flexible grid access arrangements could be offered to suitrenewable generators. This will help to cut costs by reducing the need for expensive new powerlines and stations and free up existing grid capacity for generators and other users. JonathanBrearley, executive director for systems and networks, said: “Our proposals for the new networkprice controls and charging reforms will help build a lower cost, fairer energy system which is fitfor this smarter, cleaner future. “We want to cut the cost to consumers for accommodatingelectric vehicles, renewables and electricity storage, and make sure that all consumers benefitfrom these technologies. “This will mean driving a harder bargain with network companies toensure that households who need it always have access to safe and secure energy at a fairprice.”Ofgem publishes results of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO3)ConsultationIn preparation for the next phase of ECO, Ofgem published a consultation on scheme guidelines,seeking views on customer protection requirements for heat networks applying for ECO support.Read more here:https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/system/files/docs/2018/09/eco3_consultation_decision.pdf 32
Members’ SpotlightVexve – Global valve specialistVexve is one of the world’s leading suppliers ofhigh-quality ball and butterfly valvesspecifically developed for the most demandingdistrict heating and cooling applications. Weoffer total district heating solutions, expertise& know-how combined with top quality andsuperior customer service.Based in Sastamala, Finland, Vexve is one of theworld’s leading manufacturers of high-quality valves specifically developed for district heatingand cooling applications. Our solutions are designed to deliver the highest possible energyefficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire heating and cooling network – fromdistrict heating power stations and centralized cooling plants to pumping stations and individualbuildings.Vexve was founded in 1960 and employs 175 people in six countries. Our products aremanufactured in the operational facilities located in Sastamala, Laitila, and St.Petersburg. Wealso serve our customers through two service centres in St. Petersburg and Beijing. Vexve’s highly advanced, automated production methods along with constant quality monitoring and development form the base of Vexve’s quality products. To further ensure the highest quality, only the best raw materials and components are utilized in the manufacturing of valves. Our operations are ISO9001 & ISO3834-2, ISO14001, and PED certified and the valves manufactured by Vexve meet all the quality criteria and standards including EN488/EHP003, PED, and GOST. Comprehensive offeringVexve’s products are sold under three brands –Vexve, Naval and Hydrox – which togethercreate an unparalleled comprehensive offering.Our product range for district heating and coolingapplications covers everything from ball andbutterfly valves to actuators and customized,special solutions such as expansion spindles.Furthermore, valves are utilized in heating andcooling (HVAC/R) as well as in oil and gasapplications.Vexve’s special expertise covers the entiredistrict energy system from district energy powerstation or energy plant, through the distributionpiping network, to building specific substations. 33
The solutions for heating and cooling applications include a complete range of ball- and butterfly-type shut-off valves and butterfly-type control valves. Vexve’s valve portfolio further includes longstem ball valves designed for underground installation and hot tapping and branching valves forexpanding existing distribution piping networks.The product range is complemented bytailor-made solutions, such as extensionspindles as well as manual gears andelectric, pneumatic and hydraulicactuators – all specifically tailored andfitted for district energy applications andconditions and as per customer specificrequirements.Focus on innovationProduct development will remain at theforefront of Vexve’s strategy in the yearsto come, with the focus on moreintelligent solutions.The energy infrastructure sector is changing rapidly and in co-operation with our customers, wewant to enable the building of smarter, more efficient and dynamic district energy networks.Vexve is currently piloting the world’s first smart valves for underground district energy networks.The new intelligent valve solution, developed to meet the needs of power plants, will providetools for optimizing the network, improving reliability and enhancing maintenance.For more information:Regional Sales Manager, Magdalena Lamasz-Kowalska ([email protected]) or www.vexve.comPrincipal contact: Magdalena Lamasz-KowalskaEmail: [email protected] www.vexve.com Would you like to inform the membership of yourorganisation’s profile and role in the district energy industry? Send information to [email protected] 34
Members’ Spotlight AMARC DHP AND AMARC DHS YOUR PARTNERS IN DISTRICT HEATING AMARC DHS (District Heating Substations) produces more than 300 models of district heating substations from 10 to 6,000 kW and district cooling substations from 50 to 2,500 kW; including accessories with one of the most complete range in Europe. Over 20 years of experience converge in a management andcontrol system, able to integrate needs and functions of the network and the substationsinto a single software that can make a difference in district heating systems in terms ofprofitability. (www.amarcdhs.com)AMARC DHP (District Heating Power Plants) designs,builds and installs power plants or energy recovery plantscombined with district heating systems from traditional orrenewable sources from 0,25 to 10 MWe. In this sector,more than 50 models of power plants have been developedand defined for specific applications and have beencompleted with options and standardized accessories that represent the natural evolution ofall the consolidated experiences in the district heating sector during over 20 years ofapplications. (www.amarcdhp.com)AMARC DHP Substation AMARC DHS Power PlantPrincipal contact: Marta Adesi Email: [email protected] www.amarcdhs.it 35
Members’ Product Spotlight next year,the highly-efficient project will provide the end user with heat and power at a to improve the efficiency of itsoperations and environmental performance. The CHP scheme comprising 2 x 1.5 MW Jenbacher natural gas engines will be built and operated by Iona Capital’s subsidiary, Advantage based in Pershore, Worcestershire. We havetraditionallyinvested inAD plants butwe are utilisingthe LP3Fund tobroadenour investments into other areas of the bio-energy and low carbon sectors: energy servicecompanies, energy from waste and energy efficiencyschemes. and cities across thecountry. There are now greater opportunities for theSME sector to reduce their energy costs by going off-girdwith private wire CHP schemes whilst reducing theircarbon emissions.”Principal contact: Paul Delo Email: [email protected] www.ionacapital.co.uk 36
Members’ Product Spotlight Over the past few years there has been a growing focus on the efficiency of heat networks, driven in the main by an examination of the efficiency of past systems. Although heat meter data has been available for a very long time, it is only recently that the data hasbeen used for performance analysis, and as the industry now knows, the data has shown theaverage heat network to be horribly inefficient. Official studies by various departments havebacked this up, and we have all come to realise that it is easy to spot where things go wrong –as long as one looks at the data.As a direct result of this proof of poor efficiency, a new performance standard for HIUs (hydraulicinterface units) has been created, in the form of the BESA standards. The standard is basedaround a series of performance tests, carried out in lab conditions, and shows us all how an HIUwill perform, and how efficient it is in terms of return temperature performance. For the first timewe have proper sets of data on how HIUs should perform under normal conditions. This datacan then be compared to the performance in the real world, and allow one to determine if an HIUhas been installed and commissioned properly – to check if it performs as expected.And now we move on to the next phase – testing systems in the real world. Historically, all wehave had to go by is heat meter data, however, we now have a new source of information – theHIUs themselves. Electronic HIUs, unlike their mechanical predecessors, provide a wealth ofsensor data as well as performance data, information on valve movements, differential pressureand a lot more. Indeed, each HIU is in itself a powerful ‘test centre’ capable of providing almostas much data as a full BESA lab test.The trick is getting access to this data and presenting it in a form that allows problems to beeasily identified.To resolve this, Thermal Integration have launched the Node-HIU monitoring platform. In short,this is a mechanism to connect up HIUs to monitor performance data, highlight inefficiencies,and generate simple reports that summarise every problem on a network. 37
The Node-HIU system can be best described as IoT (Internet of Things) meets District Heating. Data from HIUs is converted to standard protocols such as MQTT or Modbus, which can then be piped through to other system for further analysis and to provide alarms when things are not as expected. The Node-HIU system, in partnership with Thermal Integrations electronic range of HIUs, monitors every second of data from systems and is capable of detecting any known problem, including: • Incorrect HIU settings • Low central heating pressure and leaks on heating circuit • Low differential pressure on network • Low temperature on heat network • Crossed pipes • Bypass flow on network • Blocked strainers and pipework • High/low/failure on central heating pump • Excessive delays in generation of DHW (hot water to taps) • Unbalanced radiators • Loss of power, or an HIU turned offWhen used in the field the results are remarkable, especially when compared to similar systemswithout monitoring. On the blocks with monitoring, nothing goes unnoticed. It is a simple task todiscover and solve problems that would otherwise result in emergency call-outs once theproperties are occupied. One can say with certainty that everything is (still) working perfectly.On blocks without monitoring, we see what we have always seen – a great deal of engineer timewasted tracking down the cause of problems reported by occupants. For example, a loss of differential pressure on a section of a network – caused by a bypass left open – is reported as a faulty HIU, and after a few days on site the problem can be identified. One then may take a few more days trying to locate the open bypass. The same problem on the monitored system results in an email to the engineer in the minutes after the bypass is open, indicating where the problem is. All fixed with a single 5 minute call- out. Now let us look at ongoing maintenance. What is the point of manually checking an HIU every year to see if it works, when you already know? Intruth, the only reason an engineer need ever visit a property for scheduled maintenance is tomaintain chemicals in the central heating system, and where systems are direct fed, there isarguable no reason to ever go to site – unless an HIU emails one with a problem. Take 500systems, visited every year. 38
That’s 2500 call-outs over 5 years. But a decent HIU should easily go for 5 years without anyproblems. If even 1% of HIUs do have a problem, that’s a 99% reduction in site visits.These benefits are clear, but some may say they are not completely new. There have beensystems in the past that connect HIUs in a way that allows remote monitoring. However, thesesystems have been closed protocol and costly. The Node-HIU system is however built on open-source technology, using open protocols, and in its basic form is contract free forever. It can runwithout any reliance on external connectivity or internet services, and can interface with existingBMS systems.Finally, it is hard not to mention what can be learned from such systems. A single site ofconnected HIUs provides more data in a month than every previous study on hot water systemscombined. The one second resolution of the monitoring has allowed us to see how networksreally do operate. For example, we have learned that almost 50% of all tap uses last less than 15seconds, and we are discovering the true diversified peak loads for different types of properties.Please contact Thermal Integration for a demonstration of the system as now used by housebuilders and local authorities. Principal contact: Richard Hanson-Graville Email: Richard.hanson- [email protected] www.heatweb.com 39
Members’ Job VacanciesLead Control and Instrumentation EngineerEnviroEnergy Ltd (part of NottinghamCity Council)Central Nottinghamwww.enviroenergy.co.ukThe roleEnviroEnergy operates a District Heating Scheme to 5,000 domestic & commercial propertiesand a private wire network supplying commercial properties. The Lead C & I Engineer will beresponsible for the implementation and execution of corrective, preventative and predictivemaintenance in all areas of the process including but not limited to turbines, boilers andgenerators. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Engineer and managing a small teamincluding an apprentice, they shall ensure that the maintenance department delivers a safe,effective and efficient service to operations and the City.Key Responsibilities • Leading the controls and instrumentation team, mentoring the progression of apprentices and team members throughout • Implementation and development of the site CMMS, liaising directly with the Maintenance Manager and Electrical & Mechanical Team Leaders • To assist in the strategic development of the maintenance philosophy at Enviroenergy by implementing new techniques & procedures directed at increasing plant availability • To be directly involved in the planning stages of all planned outages to ensure outage time schedules and specific maintenance programmes are completed on time & within budget • To supervise/liaise with sub-contractors either as a general additional maintenance resource or specific maintenance contracts • To deputise for the Electrical Maintenance Team Leader when required and assist with DH network breakdowns from time to time • Carry out ladder logic modifications & SCADA changes as required • Source spares & replacement components • Maintain plant records & testing certificates for the siteQualifications and Experience • Level 3 qualification in electrical engineering OR controls & instrumentation • Trained to a minimum of C&G parts 1 & 2 with current 17th edition regulations knowledge & an advantage of C&G 2391 inspection & testing • Ideally have 11kV operational experience or a willingness to learn • A working knowledge of various variable speed drives & controls • Fault finding/repairs & design of installations on Instrumentation systems, including temperature, pressure, level positioning & flow meters and 4-20mA signals in particular • Fault finding/ repairs & installations to PLC systems, Allen Bradley, Siemens etc • Fault finding/ repairs and installations to device net systems, interbus, profibus, netbus etc 40
Personal Qualities • Must be out going, positive and proactive, approachable and able to negotiate difficult situations and conversations with everyone from members of the public to the plant manager • Organisational skills to arrange and supervise the day to day instrumentation works carried out by site team and external contractors • A willingness and ability to support and assist the existing team and be able to work alone at times • Must have driving license and be available for call out on rotaTo applyInformal enquires can be made to Alan Fletcher, Maintenance Engineer on 07544 160 573Please send a covering email and CV to [email protected] by 1700 hrs on31st December 2018Salary to be confirmed in the region of £31,500ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPSEnviroEnergy Ltd (part of Nottingham City Council)Central Nottinghamwww.enviroenergy.co.ukThe rolesEnviroEnergy operates one of the country oldest and largest District Heating Schemes, usingenergy-from-waste supplied by the incinerator at Eastcroft. We supply heating and hot water toover 5,000 domestic properties in St Ann’s, Sneinton and the Victoria Centre as well as anumber of commercial customers. We operate an 11MW turbine supplying electricity to ourprivate wire network spilling residual capacity to the National Grid.We have two opportunities for Engineering Apprenticeships. Employment is availableimmediately with study commencing in September 2019. You will work under the existing team oftechnicians and engineers in the operation and maintenance of the Heat Station at London Roadand the city-wide District Heating System and our private wire electricity network. You willsupport the delivery of a safe, efficient and continuous supply of heat and power to our domesticand commercial customers.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Engineering teamThe Apprentices’ central task is to assist the existing mechanical and electrical engineers. Thismay involve doing basic tasks such as handling the tools, and it may also involve workingindependently from the Engineers at times on electrical tasks that require less skill or experience.As the Apprentices progress, they will be given more independence in completing tasks. 41
Complete MaintenanceThe Apprentices assist with and complete maintenance work orders under supervision. Thisincludes testing malfunctioning equipment, identifying defects, troubleshooting, repairingequipment and replacing defective parts. The Apprentices and Engineers will collaborate withother staff to identify and solve problems.Complete InstallationsIn order to fulfill installation work orders, the Apprentices will assist the Engineers or perform lesscomplex installation tasks independently. They will complete fitting work, electrical wiring tasks,plant adjustments, and calibration of equipment following manuals, schematics, diagrams,blueprints and equipment specifications under supervision by experienced staff.Learn ProceduresThe Apprentices are in a position that is partly educational training to become a qualifiedtechnician. Therefore, they is responsible for learning all procedures for installing andmaintaining electromechanical systems as well as local and national regulations and safetyrequirements.Qualifications and ExperienceGood levels of maths and EnglishPrevious experience or qualifications in engineering may be an advantagePersonal Qualities • Self-motivated • Safety-conscious • Reliable • Punctual • Considerate • Enthusiastic, proactive approachTo applyPlease send a covering email and CV to [email protected] by Friday, 11January 2019. Informal enquiries may be made to Alan Fletcher on 07544 160 573. 42
PROJECT MANAGER (District / CommunityEnergy)Utilise your knowledge of the district heating sectorand develop your project management and personalskills in a diverse, fast-growing UK energy market.isoplus Piping Systems Ltd is a supplier of high quality pre-insulated piping systems for districtheating. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a key role in project management. We arelooking for a driven and highly organised colleague with a good eye for detail who can ensurethat our projects run smoothly and efficiently.Your responsibilities will include: ! Engaging with stakeholders and managing internal, external and third party relationships: customers, vendors, contractors and other stakeholders. ! Planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects. ! Performing quality assurance and risk assessment and management of products and services. ! Budgeting, schedule estimation and management. ! Conducting status review meetings with team members and clients. ! Providing reports and documentation on project stage and progress. ! Managing project team members and development of junior colleagues.Reporting to the Managing Director and other project team members, you will be adept atmanaging and overseeing multiple projects. We expect that you have a sound knowledge andexperience in project management methodologies and technologies. As a project manager youwill help minimise cost and implementation risks, and provide the required liaison, documentationand everyday management of projects, while ensuring that all project products and services arerisk managed, budgeted effectively and delivered in a timely manner.Our fast-paced and supportive environment will offer you many benefits – a competitive salary,flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for further training and development.We expect an ideal candidate to have: ! At least three years of experience in the district energy sector. ! At least three years of experience in a project management role. ! Experience in vendor sourcing and management. ! Knowledge of industry standards in both information technology and project management. ! High level of competence in using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Microsoft PowerPoint management software.If this sounds like the right place and position for you, we are looking forward to hear from you.Please send your resume to Managing Director, Steve Webster at [email protected] can also mail your resume to: isoplus Piping Systems Ltd PO Box 1539, Doncaster, DN19RBBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERDo you want to utilise your knowledge of the district heating sector and develop your sales andmanagement skills in a diverse, fast-growing UK energy market? isoplus Piping Systems Ltd is asupplier of high quality pre-insulated piping systems for district heating. We are experiencing fastgrowth and looking for a self-motivated and results driven sales person. The position allows greatdegree of independence and an opportunity to develop your own ideas and build your own clientbase. 43
Your responsibilities will include: ! Having a sound technical knowledge of pre-insulated products, particularly flexible products. ! Supporting sales growth of isoplus product range for district heating. ! Developing market-driven technical solutions by expanding service deliverables both internally and externally. ! Promoting suitable products to achieve cost effective and efficient solutions to potential customers. ! Providing technical presentation and support to potential customers. ! Providing financial and process information related to specific market opportunities, and budgetary control. ! Uncovering and developing relevant partnership arrangements.Your qualifications: ! Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience from a district heating and sales perspective. ! Sound knowledge of Microsoft software particularly MS Excel, MS Word & MS PowerPoint. ! Excellent sales and communication skills. ! Professional interaction skills. ! Solution orientated. ! Results driven and self-motivated. ! Full UK driving licence and willing to travel within the UK (how much?).What We Offerisoplus offers growth opportunities to a person fulfilling the above requirements. It particularlysuits a person who is not only driven by success in their day to day work life, but also tosomeone who is looking to grow with the company and hopes to achieve a more senior rolethrough performance and commitment.If this sounds like the right place and position for you, we would like to hear from you.Please send your resume to Managing Director, Steve Webster at [email protected] can also mail your resume to:isoplus Piping Systems LtdPO Box 1539, Doncaster, DN1 9RBAbout isoplus Piping Systems Ltdisoplus Piping Systems Ltd is a part of isoplus group, a leading provider of pre-insulated pipingsystems with separate production sites and sales companies all over Europe. The isoplus grouphas more than 30 years' experience within the production of pre-insulated pipe systems andcurrently has more than 1,400 staff members. Nine factories are located on strategical sitesclose to our markets – this ensures great flexibility and security of supply.isoplus is represented in over 30 countries and has a strong foothold in the Nordic countries,Ireland, Estonia, USA and Canada. Our UK office has been established for 2 years and we areexcited about further developing the business within the UK by delivering high quality, efficientdistrict heating projects.!! 44
Reflex Winkelmann GmbHAREA SALES MANAGER – SOUTH EASTDo you have the desire to work for one of the world’sbest-known manufacturers of heating systems andpressurisation systems?Are you experienced in selling to consultants and main contractors gaining specificationon projects in the process?Then you should consider if you are ready for the next step in your career and read on as CSGare working exclusively with a major European manufacturer who are interested in speaking withyou.This highly established name in pressurisation is wanting to further enhance their presence in themarket by bringing on board an experienced Specification Sales Professional. The business hasexperienced an excellent level of growth over the last 10 years and have a product offering thatis unmatched in the industry for both range and quality.Working as part of an established team you will benefit from the backing of an organisationrespected the world over for delivering complex HVAC projects time and again!The role will include: • Work with End Users / Architects / M&E Contractor’s you will be tasked with developing designs and influencing clients to specify the company’s systems • Having a strong technical understanding of commercial heating and or cooling you will advise and guide customers to the correct product and systems solution with a view to forming long term relationships • As the company have a flat management structure you will have an independent mind-set with a strong character for gaining specifications and following them through to completion. • Utilizing a strong network of contacts across throughout the South of the UK you will work closely with the head of the UK business to build a strong team.Prior experience putting together and delivering CPD’s would be highly beneficial as this is anintegral part of your role within the company.Location of Position: South East UKSalary: To be discussed. Car allowance. Pension contribution.Bonus: TBCDeadline for Applications: 31.01.2019Contact Details for CV: [email protected] to Vacancy on Members' Website : www.reflex.de/en 45
DMG DELTA LTDOPERATIONS SERVICE MANAGERBrief Description/Duties of Position.Benefits: • Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus Bank Holidays • Bonus incentive schemes • Phone • Vehicle • Sickness insurance scheme • Auto enrolment pension • Training and development • Child care voucher schemeAre you a Service Manager with a HVAC background (gas or mechanical)?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Service Manager to join DMG Delta Ltd.DMG Delta Ltd is a multiskilled buildings services maintenance company that specialises in largecommercial gas fired energy centres and plant rooms. We work for residential and commercialmanaging agents plus also offices and schools. We are an established operator of HeatNetworks.We are looking to fill a new role of an office based Operations Service Manager, reporting to andsupporting the General Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering allcontracted commitments, in addition to the day to day management of the Mobile Service teamof around seventeen engineers, plus overseeing the day to day operation of a very busyhelpdesk which consists of two Helpdesk Coordinators and two Administrators.You will be taking on a management role within the company and therefore excellent peoplemanagement skills are required to train and develop the team as well as keeping them motivatedto perform and succeed. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring Excellence inService and Workmanship is delivered at all times.Our Head Office is located by Stansted Airport, on Junction 8 of the M11. The office is a recentlyconverted barn with a country aspect which makes for a very pleasing working environment.A strong technical ability is vital for this role along with previous management experience.To Apply: • You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to apply for this position. • UK driving licence is essential plus clear DBS check. • Previous experience in the service industry within an engineering environment. • Location of Position. BISHOPS STORTFORD • Approximate Salary Range. UP TO £55,000 • Deadline for Applications. OPEN • Contact Details for CV. [email protected] to Vacancy on Members' Website http://www.dmgdelta.co.uk/building maintenance-companies/field-commercial-domestic-gas-engineers/ 46
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