UK District Energy Journal-April 2020

!\"#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#/01(+23#4#5&&1,#67#82',&'#901+:#!;<# # !\"#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#/01(+23# THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMES LOGSTOR is the approved supplier to the Energy centre in Gatesehead. The gas powered station provides low cost electricity to landmark buildings. Welcome to the latest 2020 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 and much, much more. Copy deadline date for our next 2020 edition: 6th May 2020 Email: [email protected] 1

CONTENT INDEX Chairman’s Foreward Page 3 COVID -19 Support from ukDEA Page 4 Business Support Campaign COVID-19 Pages 5 to 6 Useful COVID -19 Links Pages 6 to 7 Chairman’s Diary Page 8 ukDEA Conference, Exhibition and AGM Page 9 Member Webinars Page 9 New Members Pages 10 to 11 Get Social Pages 12 to 14 BEIS News Pages 15 to 17 Useful BEIS Guidance Links Page 18 Open Consultations Page 19 Consultation Responses Page 19 Consultations Awaiting Feedback Page 19 Members’ Spotlights Pages 20 to 24 Members’ Product Spotlights Pages 25 to 29 Members’ Job Vacancies Pages 30 to 31 Members’ News Pages 32 to 37 Request from a LA ESCo – NDRHI Application Page 38 Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill – Call For Views Pages 38 to 40 Green Heat Networks Scheme Page 40 to 41 Boris Johnson alludes to continuation of the RHI Page 41 Opportunities in public procurement through Page 41 Contracts Finder Template Heat Contracts Published Page 42 Triple Heat Networks Investment Management Page 43 Ofgem News Page 44 to 45 2

THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMES Welcome to our latest copy of the DE Journal. What strange times we find ourselves in! Most of us are largely working from home and sadly many of our colleagues are furloughed. However, there are some green shoots that deliver some hope for the future. In the budget, the Government confirmed its remaining funding for HNIP and announced the new Green Heat Network Scheme (GHNS). Speaking to a number of you after this announcement it is clear that there is some confusion in the sector, as sadly the GHNS is not designed to fund networks but instead the heat source to decarbonise existing networks or the change required for ones which are planned to deliver greater carbon savings. However, we will be lobbying for at least the interconnector to be included in “eligible funding” under the GHNS, as many low carbon heat sources are some way for centres of population. Turning back to HNIP, BEIS have been keen to confirm to me that current planned rounds of HNIP will remain as they are, with one closing only recently and applications being assessed. They are aware that there is a lot of nervousness and it is important for them to send signals to the market that in the short term and long term there is belief in the sector. We hope to bring you more news on this shortly. In terms of the impact of COVID19 itself, apologies for peppering you with so many mails, but feedback from members has been very positive. As you will hopefully be aware from these, I now have a weekly call with the BEIS Heat Team to discuss market feedback and obtain the latest data from BEIS on the measures that the Government is putting in place. They have also asked us to take the role of being one of the sector representatives. As our AGM/Conference has been sadly postponed, moving forward in the short term we are planning a number of webinars to allow members to network with each other. We hope that we can reschedule the AGM/Conference later in the year when lockdown restrictions are released. Finally, a hopeful thought for those of you who wish to flex your “marketing wings” in 2021 to show that you are still very much active in the sector, post COVID19, we have been approached by the organisers of Future Build/EcoBuild to discuss the potential for a district energy focused segment to the 2021 exhibition/conference. For those of you who remember the district energy area in 2018 and the buzz that created it may well be just the tonic we all need in early 2021! Whatever your situation, please stay safe and look forward to meeting you all again in person# &00+=## 3

COVID-19 Support from the ukDEA Firstly, at such a difficult time we hope that you are managing where possible to stay at home and keep safe and well. We recognise that it is important for us all to have the correct facts at hand, and we have been approached by the Government to act as one of the main contact points for the sector in terms of communicating the Government’s position for our sector. As well as receiving feedback from members on issues you are facing and how, as a sector you are all working through this. The association will be flagged up as one of the key points of contact for the sector on the Government’s new business support website as set out below. We have also set up a new email address where you can contact the association to raise particular issues or concerns that are related to the sector which is [email protected] The Government is clearly prepared to listen to concerns and we want to ensure yours are channelled directly to where they need to be heard. They have specifically asked if you have issues to contact the ukDEA and not BEIS because of the volumes of calls and emails they already are having to deal with. We can then act as the funnel to collate these and ensure your messages are not lost. We hope this makes sense but if you have any question please let us know. Take care and keep healthy and don’t forget for any urgent issues contact: Email: [email protected] Offices: 01285 770615 or 01444 471582 Mobiles: 07773 457941 or 07970 137180 4

Business Support Campaign COVID-19 - Heat Network Sector BEIS Update to the Sector 27th March 2020 The Government continues to do everything possible to protect the public from coronavirus; it is committed to doing whatever it takes to support businesses and households through these unprecedented times. We want to use this opportunity to explain how the current package of measures announced by the Government will support the heat sector. Self-employment Income Support Scheme We know that many of the professionals working in the heat sector are self-employed. The Government has announced the Self-employment Income Support Scheme that will support self-employed individuals (including members of partnerships) whose income has been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The scheme will provide a grant to self-employed individuals or partnerships, worth 80% of their profits up to a cap of £2,500 per month. For more information, please refer to the Government’s business support website Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme For businesses and employees in the sector, the Government has published guidance on how to access the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Under the Scheme, all UK employers with a PAYE scheme will be able to access support to continue paying part of their employees’ salary for those that would otherwise have been laid off during this crisis. For more information, please refer to the Government’s business support website. Business closure To reduce social contact and to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the Government has ordered certain businesses and venues to close. A list of these businesses can be found here. The majority of the heat sector is not included in these measures which means they do not need to close, therefore, where it possible to do so it is important for the sector to carry on. Businesses should take every possible step to facilitate working from home, although we know for many in the sector it is not possible. Where workers need to go into their workplace, Public Health England guidelines should be followed, including maintaining a two metre distance from others and washing their hands. 5

Key workers Travelling to work and home visits We are aware that members of the heating Based on current medical advice and as sector have sought clarification on whether mentioned above, workers who cannot work their workers are deemed ‘key workers’. It from home, who are well, and none of their is important to clarify that this definition household are self-isolating can continue to applies for the purposes of childcare travel to work. provision and is not an indication in itself of whether someone is able to continue to Work can be carried out in people’s homes, as work or whether a business should remain long as it is undertaken in accordance open. We acknowledge that a lack of with Public Heath England guidelines, which childcare will prevent some from working includes maintaining a two metre distance and that is why the Government has from any household occupants. announced an extensive support package. Workers who are not impacted by childcare We know the sector is seeking additional provision should continue to work in the advice on procedures to follow when entering heat sector where possible and as long as homes. We encourage members to regularly they are well and none of their household check gov.uk for the latest advice. are self-isolating. USEFUL COVID -19 LINKS Videos and webinars you can register for, to talk you through the various business support mechanisms https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-if-your-business-is-affected-by-coronavirus- covid-19 The “Suppliers Agreement” (download here) that has been reached between BEIS and a number of domestic electricity and gas suppliers, setting out the steps they will take during this crisis to support their customers. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business and Employers' Bulletin A regular bulletin issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy which provides information for employers and businesses on Coronavirus (COVID-19). https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDECC/subscriber/new?topic_id=UKDECC_155 Public Health England (for safe working) Guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance#guidance- for-non-clinical-settings 6

Guidance has been updated on social distancing, We hope this clarifies e.g. accessing homes a bit more. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/social-distancing-in-the-workplace-during-coronavirus-covid-19- sector-guidance Business support (for advice incl. financial support) This website helps you find the right support, advice and information to help with the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) on your business. https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/ Summaries of the financial support mechanisms Currently in place. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during- coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/ Procurement (note for public bodies) This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0220-supplier-relief- due-to-covid-19 Construction Leadership Council (for construction) The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) together with industry provide updates on issues of concern to the construction sector, as well as information about the support that is available to firms in the industry. This information is published on the website of the Construction Leadership Council. http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/ The Site Operating Procedures as at the 23rd March http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/site-operating-procedures-during-covid- 19/ We have also been asked by BEIS to request that businesses to take a pragmatic approach to the prioritisation of their work using their knowledge and expertise of the sector that they operate in – in line with the Public Health England guidance. If a construction site worker is displaying Covid-19 symptoms, no work at all should be carried out, no matter how mild those symptoms may be. See the PHE guidance for non-clinical businesses here and the workers’ guidance HERE 7

Chairman’s Diary Written by Simon Woodward, ukDEA Chairman and Technical Director Date: 9th March 2020 Subject: One-to-One Catch Up. With: John Saunders Details: With the departure of Emma Floyd and John taking the interim role I am continuing my series of catch ups with John with another planned in April. These are useful meetings to air key issues directly with the head of the BEIS Heat Team and we would encourage members to use this opportunity to raise concerns/issues. Date: 26th March 2020 Subject: Heat Networks Research, BEIS. With: Julia Rinne, Research Executive, IFF Research Type of Event: Interview Details: Interview in relation to research being undertaken by BEIS on training in the sector. IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE UKDEA CHAIRMAN: Although the number of external face-to-face meetings have reduced across this period , the number of MS Teams and conference calls have increased significantly with weekly calls with BEIS on COVID19 as well as with many members. 8

ukDEA Conference, Exhibition and AGM 19th May 2020 Postponed As you will all be aware, we are in an evolving situation with the Coronavirus and current predictions are that it will peak in May. Therefore to avoid a last minute 100% cancellation charge which is not viable for the Association we have had to take the difficult decision to postpone this event until further notice (hopefully later in the year). As soon as things have settled down we will be in contact with you to set a new date. In conclusion we are deeply disappointed to have to take this decision but we have to be practical and consider the potential implications to our members. We certainly hope normal service returns soon for all of us! Member Webinars Spotlight your product or service With the physical meetings being banned due to COVID19 virus, the ukDEA have decided to trial a series of \"member only\" webinars. For the initial trial the Association plans to use the Zoom webinar platform. The plan is to use this to keep members in touch both with issues on COVID19 but also the wider sector. An exciting development for members is that thee Association plans to offer the webinar facility to the membership, in a similar way that our District Energy Journal offers members opportunities to showcase their latest innovative product or service. This would not be a “sales pitch” but an opportunity to give a technical appraisal of how your product or service can benefit the sector. Therefore, the ukDEA are offering any members who wish to give a technical presentation on their product or service to get in touch. The format would generally be a 20 - 30 minute presentation followed by a ten minute question and answer session. This is a free service to members and an exciting additional membership benefit. The first in this series will involve Simon Woodward our Chairman discussing members responses to the survey email issued recently (in general terms not specific company issues) as a further forum to discuss and collates members issues. No need to register as the Association will shortly send out meeting login details to all members and timings. The ukDEA look forward to your participation and please do get in touch with a suggestion for your presentation on the networking opportunity - \"ukDEA Member Products and Services Spotlight Webinar\" – [email protected] 9

New Members We are pleased to welcome the following Associate Members to the association: PROVEN PROJECT CONSTRUCTION LTD Principal Contact: Drew Hassan All enquiries to: [email protected] An Introduction Statement from Proven Project Construction Ltd: With more than twenty years of experience between the directors in the construction sector, Proven Project Construction Ltd are a dynamic company aiming to provide sustainable and innovative solutions that engage stakeholders in a positive and proactive manner. www.provenprojectconstruction.com COBALT ENERGY LTD Principal Contact: Neil Thompson All enquiries to: [email protected] An Introduction Statement from Cobalt Energy Ltd: Cobalt Energy Ltd provide consultancy, engineering, construction, project management, operations and maintenance and lifecycle asset management services across the UK energy from waste, low carbon and renewable energy sectors. www.cobaltenergy.co.uk 10

New Members TERRENDIS Principal Contact: Peter Nagy All enquiries to: [email protected] An Introduction Statement from Terrendis: The specialist manufacturer of alternative energies Hyper Flexible Pre- insulated pipe systems. Terrendis is the new Belgian subsidiary of the ELYDAN Group, one of the leading plastic manufacturers in France. Terrendis is fully dedicated to manufacturing and marketing a comprehensive range of highly flexible pre- insulated plastic piping systems (pipes and accessories), primarily intended for the transport of heating water, sanitary hot water, potable water, cooling water, waste water or other fluids, in underground distribution networks. Terrendis combines ELYDAN’s core competences and know-how with extensive product, channel and application experience, and a long-term commitment to the sanitary and heating, infrastructure and renewable energy markets. Being able to integrate ELIOT®, a proprietary RFID-based detection, 3D- location and identification system for buried assets, into our pre- insulated piping solutions, sets us apart as a technologically advanced partner in this field. www.terrendis.com COLCHESTER AMPHORA ENERGY LTD Principal Contact: Michael Woods All enquiries to: [email protected] An Introduction Statement from Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd: Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd was set up to act as ESCO for the Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network which is being jointly developed by Colchester Borough Council (CBC) and CAEL (wholly owned by CBC). The primary heat source will be an 800kW open loop water-source heat pump utilising five 135 metre boreholes into the confined chalk aquifer75 metres below ground level. There is over 550m separation between the two abstraction and three re-injection boreholes making one of the largest separations in the UK. This is a significant flagship project, both for Colchester and the UK. In 2017, it was 1 of only 9 operations in the UK to gain funding from the Department for Business, Enterprise & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Heat Network Investment Project. The project will deliver approximately 5.5 GWh of low carbon heat per year when the Northern Gateway development is complete, this equates to about 80% of the total heat required. This technology is seen as potentially an important part of reducing carbon for the heating of 350 homes, 300 retirement apartments, 30,000 square meters of offices and 10,000 square meters of healthcare facilities. www.colchesteramphora.com 11

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12 Retweets! Remember to use #UKDEA to promote your news! Vital Energi @VitalEnergi !Apr 15 A big moment for the @WDCouncil Queens Quay project\" The first of two 2.65MW water source heat pumps arriving at the new energy centre. When operational they’ll achieve a COP of up to 3.25-1 CPV Ltd - Pipe Systems @CPVltd !Apr 3 SUPPORTING CRITICAL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURERS Here's a consignment of our polymer cores heading off to support the manufacture of critical healthcare products. #staysafe #covid19 #cores 13

Retweets! ENGIE UK & Ireland @ENGIE_UK !Mar 30 Our energy centre team at ExCeL in London Docklands have been working 24/7 to put extra resilience in place to ensure critical heating & cooling systems remain operational for the new NHS Nightingale coronavirus treatment facility, which will provide up-to 4,000 crucial beds. UponorUK @UponorUK !Mar 25 Introducing the S-Press 63-75mm fitting range for riser connections. Offering the same joint inspection technology as the existing S-press range, this new larger fitting offers a viable alternative to the Uponor RS product range. Find out more https://uponor.co.uk/products/drinking-water-and-plumbing-systems/multilayer-pipe- system Worldwide professionals in the industry connecting with us. 1932 active discussion group members. Join in the discussions HERE NOW! Regular articles posted. We value your posts and comments. 14

BEIS News BEIS aiming to publish energy white paper despite COVID-19 The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is aiming to have the long-awaited energy white paper out shortly. This follows previous statements made by the government that the white paper would be released by the end of Q1 2020 rather than spring. In October, then energy secretary Angela Leadsom said that the paper remained a work in progress but would be published by 31 March 2020, during a BEIS select committee meeting. At the beginning on March, Baroness Bloomberg seemingly reconfirmed this date during a session at the House of Lords. In February junior energy minister Lord Duncan stated that the long-awaited energy white paper was due to be published in “a matter of weeks”, however this never materialised. The white paper was originally due to be published in the summer of 2019, but has been repeatedly delayed. The document is set to outline the roadmap for net zero, helping the industry to move forwards towards this now legally binding target. BASEE: projects selected for Phase 2 In March, BEIS announced projects to be awarded Phase 2 Boosting Access for SMEs to Energy Efficiency (BASEE) funding. The BASEE competition has awarded over £5 million of funding for innovative solutions that accelerate the growth of the energy services market for SMEs by driving down transaction costs and promoting third party investment in small-scale energy efficiency projects. This competition will help address some of the key market failures faced by SMEs such as: • lack of economies of scale. • high upfront capital costs. • high transaction costs. • lack of time. • and resold difficulty accessing finance. Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/boosting-access-for-smes-to- energy-efficiency-basee-competition-winning-projects/basee-projects-selected-for-phase-2 15

Changes at BEIS We received the following announcement from Emma Floyd, Deputy Director, Heat Strategy and Heat Networks, BEIS, with reference to her departure from BEIS – in January 2020. Emma was in touch with the ukDEA Chairman and Technical Director, Simon Woodward, before the announcement to let him know and, in the interim period, until Emma's replacement is in place, Simon will carry on his one-to-one meetings with John Saunders, BEIS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'Dear All I wanted to let you know that I will shortly be leaving BEIS and my last day is Tuesday. It has been a fantastic three years working on heat, and heat networks in particular. I've found the heat networks industry incredibly welcoming, engaging and enthused to develop the sector's potential. Thank you for generously sharing your time and expertise with me, and for your patience! The heat networks sector is an important part of how heat will be decarbonised. Very shortly we, with Triple Point, should be in a position to announce details of the successful projects from the first rounds of the Heat Network Investment Project. I'm really excited at the diversity of projects and generation sources we're investing in. The pipeline of expected applications for future rounds looks strong and a framework for third party funders to invest in the sector will be too. We also expect to shortly publish our consultation on a regulatory market framework for the sector and the team will be looking forward to hearing your views on our proposals. I know there are a number of concerns relating to SAP and buildings regulations which the team are working on addressing. Finally, we collectively need to work together on how to unlock the potential of waste heat. A number of people have shared views with me on this recently for which I am very grateful. I have passed this intelligence on to the team and it is something they will be dedicating focus to this year. No doubt this is something they will want to keep discussing with you. In terms of succession arrangements: • We are strengthening our heat strategy function by creating a dedicated Senior Civil Servant post for this which I'm delighted that my colleague Danny Newport will be filling. Danny is extremely experienced in heat and brings great strategy, policy and analytical expertise to the role. • A recruitment process is underway for the Senor Civil Servant to led Heat Networks, including HNIP, HNDU and heat network policy teams . Whilst this recruitment exercise is underway, I'm thrilled that John Saunders has been appointed on an interim basis to this role. As most of you will know, John is very knowledgeable and experienced in the sector having joined BEIS's after leading a number of sustainability projects in local authorities, including heat networks. I will be joining the UK Space Agency to run their Commercial Spaceflight Programme so if any of you are interested in investing in satellites and their launch facilities then do let me know! Very best wishes and good luck! Emma 16

The Government is a strong ukDEA webinar introducing supporter of free and the National Underground competitive energy markets Asset Register Pilots Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng delivered a This webinar took place in February 2020. statement during the G20 meeting of energy This was a webinar to introduce NUAR to ministers on Friday 10 April members of the UK District Energy association who are generally interested Read more here: and/or have buried assets in the pilot areas. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the The aim is to create awareness of the -government-is-a-strong-supporter-of-free- project its aims, take questions discuss and-competitive-energy-markets future options of participation. It included a demonstration of the system, - a PDF of the presentation will be circulated by the ukDEA Chairman. BEIS Heat Networks SAP Convention Group and BEIS Response to ukDEA Letter ukDEA members were offered the opportunity to respond to BEIS’s request to have a voice on this group. Many members responded and, out of the eight spaces offered by BEIS, seven were proposed by ukDEA members. It is very important for our sector that this Group has representatives who can clearly and succinctly convey our issues and drive discussions to achieve the outcome we all so clearly need. In support of this and our letter to BEIS in support of our response to the FHS Consultation please find attached here a letter we have received from BEIS thanking us for our input and confirming the set up of this Group. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all members who have played such a big part in this process to date and we hope that the new Heat Networks/SAP Conventions Group will deliver the desired outcome. 17

USEFUL BEIS GUIDANCE LINKS Total energy statistics https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/total-energy-statistics UK energy sector indicators https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-energy-sector-indicators Household Energy Efficiency National Statistics This series presents statistics on the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Green Deal (GD). It incorporates changes as set out in response to the user consultation of National Statistics on the Green Deal, Energy Company Obligation and Insulation statistics. The headline releases present monthly updates of ECO measures and quarterly updates of in-depth ECO statistics, carbon savings and the Green Deal schemes. The detailed report presents annual updates on in-depth Green Deal statistics and insulation levels. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/household-energy-efficiency-national-statistics Energy Trends and Prices statistical release: 27 February 2020 Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/energy-trends-and-prices-statistical-release-27- february-2020 Funding for innovative smart energy systems Government funding for innovation in smart energy systems and technologies https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-innovative-smart-energy-systems Energy Companies Obligation: brokerage https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-companies-obligation-brokerage Renewable Heat Incentive policy overview https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-heat-incentive-policy-overview 18

Open Consultations Heat networks: building a market framework In the light of COVID-19, BEIS is extending the consultation period to give people more time to respond. Closing date is 1st June 2020. The Government is committed to achieving net- zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Meeting this legal commitment will require virtually all heat in buildings to be decarbonised, and heat in industry to be reduced to close to zero carbon emissions. Heat networks are a crucial aspect of the path towards decarbonising heat. In the right circumstances, they can reduce bills, support local regeneration and can be a cost-effective way of reducing carbon emissions from heating. In this consultation BEIS set out its proposals to drive forward low-carbon heat networks’ growth in a regulatory framework that protects consumers and ensures fair pricing. Read More Here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/heat-networks-building-a- market-framework Consultation Responses Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 ukDEA Response to Heat Metering and Billing Regulations Consultation The ukDEA sent in its response to this consultation. If any member would like to read a copy of the response please contact [email protected] Consultations Awaiting Feedback Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations Proposed Amendments The consultation contains proposals to amend the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations to ensure consistency with requirements of the Energy Efficiency Directive and extend provisions of the Regulations to all installed heat meters for consumers on heat networks. It includes proposals on amendments of the methodology to assess the cost- effectiveness of the installation of consumption meters. Read more here: https://beisgovuk.citizenspace.com/heat/heat-network-metering-billing-regs-amendments/ 19























ukDEA Job Vacancies This is an excellent opportunity to circulate any openings you may have and of which is completely free of charge as a benefit to membership. Please forward as much information as you may have on the position or alternatively put your Human Resources department in touch with us – [email protected] Ideal details would be: Company Name and Logo Position Title Brief Description/Duties of Position (200 word max) Location of Position Approximate Salary Range (Optional) Deadline for Applications Contact Details for CV Link to Vacancy on Members' Website (If applicable) # ! 31

Members’ News – copy provided by ukDEA members SWEP2 - stageunits The SWEP 2-stage BPHE units that drive the chosen for Wembley Park system combine a preheater and an development afterheater, thereby allowing returned water from the radiator circuit heat exchanger to be Ramboll, used to preheat water intended for domestic the use. SWEP is delivering the units in consulting collaboration with Frese UK and Fortes engineers Import BV, which is building the components for that house thE 2-stage BPHEs. Quintain’s prestigious Christer Frennfelt, SWEP Business Wembley Park development, have specified Development Manager District Energy said; SWEP 2-stage brazed plate heat “We are delighted to have won this business exchanger (BPHE) units to drive the single for Wembley Park. heat network that will serve the entire site. It is a major landmark for SWEP in UK for The Wembley Park development includes delivering BPHE through substations and residential, commercial and office buildings especially for2-stage, which willdeliver as well as the iconic 12,500 seat capacity significant energy and cost savings to our Wembley Arena. When complete the site customers. Also, a great thanks to BE Jesse will provide the UK’s largest build-to-rent Kivila for his heroic contribution to make this development of over 7,000 units. projects professional and well designed.” Ramboll has designed the district heating The initial part of the project has 37 system for the development, which is a substations meaning 74 BPHEs to a value of modern low-temperature hot water EUR 80.000 for SWEP but could be increased network (LTHV\\/). The system is based with additional orders before the project from a single energy centre which feeds 20 closure. separate sub- stationbuildings, linked through adistrict heatingnetwork of Principal contact: Dave Gill approximately 3.5km in length. Email: [email protected] www.swep.net Webinar shows how to get more from heat network metering & billing Switch2 Energy is hosting a free webinar to show local authorities and housing associations how to get the most out of compliant heat network metering and billing. The hour and a half-long webinar will run on Tuesday 19 May at 10am, replacing Switch2's face-to-face workshop in Birmingham, which will now run later in the year The online event will take place again on Thursday 21 May at 2pm. Michael King, co-convenor of District Energy Vanguards Network, will introduce the interactive webinar. Other speakers include Marko Cosic, Director of Coheat, and Ian Allan, Head of Market Strategy for Switch2. 32

\"Getting metering and billing right isn't just about regulatory compliance. It is crucial to raising heat network performance, reducing long-term operating costs and delivering excellent customer service that provides residents with greater transparency and control\", said Ian Allan. The seminar will examine all areas of compliant heat metering and energy billing across both self-managed and S106/ESCo heat schemes. This will explore the integration of customer responsive services and digital technologies within existing metering strategies. The hot topic of ‘open protocol systems’ in metering and billing will also be covered, including the essential steps in specifying Application Programming Interface (API) technologies. Virtual breakout sessions will address key metering and billing headaches and the principles of best practice across smart metering, credit and pay-as-you-go billing. There will also be a questions and answers session where housing professionals can quiz the technical experts. To register for the webinar, click on: https://the-closed-protocol-myth.eventbrite.co.uk Switch2 wins 40-year heat network design and ESCo contract Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Association (MTVH) has appointed Switch2 Energy as ESCo partner to deliver a low carbon heat network for its new former Shredded Wheat Factory South Site housing development in the London urban satellite of Welwyn Garden City. Under the 40-year contract Switch2 Energy will design, operate and maintain the district heating scheme, which will use high efficiency Combined Heat and Power (CHP) with the option to transition to alternative low carbon energy sources in the future. Heat network specialist Switch2 joins partners to design a smart local energy system for Warrington, following funding announcement from UK Research and Innovation Switch2 Energy has been selected as a partner in Project Rewire-NW, which has won a share of £21m of funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for 10 ground-breaking smart UK energy projects.#Rewire- NW, which is led by community energy and sustainability charity Pure Leapfrog, will design a Smart Local Energy System for Warrington, which has the future potential to be rolled out beyond Cheshire to other parts of the UK.# Switch2 Energy appoints new heat network construction director! # Heat network specialist Switch2 Energy has appointed Simon Eddleston as Director of Construction -– to lead the design and build of sustainable district heating projects across the UK.#Simon has more than 25 years’ experience of developing and delivering clean energy infrastructure – from design and development of power transmission and distribution networks -– to low and zero carbon decentralised community energy projects. # # Principal contact: David Fairbrother Email: :2>%:<?2%(@(0'A,(B&C%')AD<)0<1E www.switch2.co.uk 33

Contract Signed for Low Carbon heat solution chosen for London Square Drakelow EFW Plant Bermondsey urban regeneration Energy company Vital Metropolitan has been awarded the 40-year Energi has ESCo contract to adopt, own and operate the signed a district heat network and hot-water systems contract to serving London Square Bermondsey. This develop a £220 million new neighbourhood will transform new energy-from-waste (EfW) plant in a former industrial site, once home to Crosse Drakelow, near Burton upon Trent. & Blackwell's Branston Pickle factory. All the homes in London Square Bermondsey will Scheduled for completion by 2023, the new benefit from underfloor heating, with heat and plant is set to generate 18 megawatts of hot water generated by the site's energy electricity (MWe) from 169,000 tonnes of centre, powered by CHP. refuse derived fuel (RDF) each year. The Vital Energi team, which has already Metropolitan will designed the EfW plant, will now be also be overseeing the building, ownership and operation of the facility on land leased to responsible for the company on a 30-year concession by managing the energy company EON.. Ashley Malin, Vital Energi’s Project Development Director, ongoing operation and explained: “The UK faces many environmental challenges and this facility is maintenance of the heat network, building an exciting opportunity to reduce carbon emissions and divert waste from landfill. long-term relationships with residents and We are extremely excited to be delivering and operating this facility, which will make providing billing services. As with all a positive contribution to the UK’s low- carbon infrastructure. “We have worked Metropolitan projects, the development will with a team of industry experts in the EfW sector to bring this project to market and come under the Heat Trust industry self- we would like to thank them for their contributions to deliver a major project.” regulatory customer protection scheme. Vital Energi has received support from a number of companies and stakeholders, Metropolitan's sister company, Power On including Squire Patton Boggs, which provided legal support and technical Connections, will be installing the electricity adviser Royal Haskoning, which will act as the Owner’s Engineer. Original planning infrastructure for the development. London permission had been procured by Future Earth Energy (FEE), while Beauparc Group Square Bermondsey occupies a 4.7acre site has been awarded the fuel agreement to supply RDF to the Drakelow plant. and, when completed in 2021, will consist of 406 new homes, including affordable homes Principal contact: Brendan Clancy being offered by Peabody; 17,000m2 of commercial space configured as workspaces Email: for small businesses, gallery space and [email protected] studios for local charity Tannery Arts, which works with emerging artists; as well as garden www.vitalenergi.co.uk squares and walkways, opening up the site for the first time. The development is part of the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan which will bring thousands of new homes as well as jobs, schools, two new underground stations, parks and public spaces to the neighbourhood. With the selection of district energy to supply heat for the development, London Square Bermondsey joins the growing number of communities being served by low-carbon, local-heat networks. Already more than half a million customers in the UK obtain their heating from this source and it is predicted that 17% of heating needs in the UK will be met by heat networks by 2030. 34

District energy networks not only reduce carbon emissions but are also a flexible, future-proof solution to heating needs. Gas-powered CHP engines have been the most common generating plant for heat networks. Metropolitan now uses heat pumps as the heat source. This is a good example of how heat networks evolve to deliver lower carbon emissions. Tony Kavanagh, Utilities Manager, London Square, commented: ‘London Square is delighted to enter into a heat agreement with Metropolitan which builds upon our established relationship with Power On Connections. Metropolitan's streamlined ESCO contract enabled a quick, straightforward contract close. We look forward to working with Metropolitan in the coming months to set up for our first residential customers.’ Principal contact: Andrew White Email: [email protected] www.met-i.co.uk ENGIE-led consortium to The Rugeley SLES is intended to bring develop a Zero benefits to both the town and the future Carbon Smart Local residents of the proposed mixed-use Energy System (SLES) for development at the former Rugeley Power Rugeley town Station site, where ENGIE plans to deliver more than 2,000 new low carbon homes, • ENGIE, the energy including later living communities, as well as a and regeneration substantial number of commercial specialist, together buildings1.T he SLES aims to present an with a diverse innovative, replicable and scalable energy consortium of solution – with new energy business models, partners, has been local energy marketplaces and inclusive awarded a 2-year demonstrator project to design offering benefits to the surrounding design a new zero carbon smart energy community. The scheme is therefore hoped to system for the Staffordshire town of help establish a standard for many similar UK Rugeley. places to transition to zero carbon. • The funding is part of Innovate UK’s Rugeley is also a proposed Energy Innovation Prospering From an Energy Revolution Zone, which will allow further new approaches (PFER) program driven by the UK to energy distribution to be trialled in the town. Industrial Strategy.T he ENGIE-led SLES consortium members - which include consortium will create the design of a Keele University (with its Smart Energy Smart Local Energy System (SLES) that Network Demonstrator), Connected Places will demonstrate how such a system can Catapult, West Midlands Combined Authority, reduce carbon and energy costs for utility company Cadent, technology companies residents, whilst providing a catalyst for (Opus One Solutions, Conigital) and not-for- town regeneration and employment profit organisations (Chase Community Solar, creation. the Sustainable Housing Action Partnership, Regen and the New Vic Theatre) - bring a wide variety of specialisms to the project. 35