The UK District Energy Journal

!\"#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#/01(+23#4#5&&1,#67#8,9(12(.#:;<=#>01+?#!@A##!\"#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#/01(+23# THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMES The District Energy Area – ecobuild 2018 ‘ecobuild 2018 was the largest gathering of manufacturers of district energy equipment and suppliers of services to the sector ever seen in the UK. ‘ Welcome to the February 2018 Round Up 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’ New Product Spotlight , the DE Question Board and much, much more. Copy deadline date for our March 2018 edition: 9th April 2018 Email: [email protected] 1

CONTENT INDEXChairman’s Foreward !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...Page 3New Members !!!!!!!!!!!!.........................Pages 4 to 5The ukDEA Library !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Pages 6 to 7Get Social! !!!!!!!!!!!!!...........................Pages 8 to 11Chairman’s Diary !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........Page 12Response to Consultations !!!!!!!!!!!!!..Page 13Updated Consultations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Page 14Open Consultations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. Page 15BEIS News !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Pages 16 to 20The Heat Trust !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.............Page 21Ofgem News !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......Page 22Networking News including Linesearch !!!!!!!! Pages 23 to 26Save The Date !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..............Pages 27 to 28ecobuild 2018 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Pages 29 to 31Members’ Spotlight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Page 32Members’ New Product Spotlight !!!!!!!!!.......Pages 33 to 34DE Question Board !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Page 35Members’ Job Vacancies !!!!!!!!!!!!!!..Pages 36 to 37Members’ News !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..Pages 38 to 41 2

THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMESFirstly, a very big thank you to all of themembers who exhibited at ecobuild 2018supporting the ukDEA as well of those whospoke in the seminar area or just visited theshow. Chris and I felt that the show was areal success, especially the much largerseminar area which for much of the showwas really packed.However, following on from the e-mail thatChris sent to you all during the show I canconfirm that it is our understanding that nextyear ecobuild will not have a dedicateddistrict energy area, but one combinedsmaller energy area and only one theatre. We think this is a real shame after the momentum wehave built up over the last few years but sometimes organisations views don’t align and it is clearthat the new owners of ecobuild felt that the economics didn’t work. Therefore now that the dusthas settled post ecobuild we will shortly be issuing a survey to all members regarding how weshould include the widest possible member interests moving forward in these type of events.Please look out for this and do take part, all constructive views are welcome as we now havewell over 150 members so working together there is a lot we can achieve.In terms of working together, you will have seen the mail to all members regarding HIU’s,standards and the proposed round table. We have now confirmed the date for the round table as12th April 2018 at 10am in London. ukDEA member DWF LLP has kindly donated the venue forthe meeting. To be clear, the ukDEA has no fixed view on this issue as the proposed round tableis try to reach a consensus. We are already aware from the responses received so far that somemembers have very strong and quite polarised views and we ask than any members attendingwill respect each other. As this is such a key issue for many members, if you think you will wantto get involved but have not registered an interest please do let us know.In terms of the HNIP funding, if you had not picked this up, BEIS are now in the process offinalising documents and launching the tender for the Delivery Party they will be procuring tomanage the £300M fund. We sincerely hope this process runs smoothly to enable the launch ofthe first formal round of the fund which we understand will be in November 2018.Please also read pages 23 to 25 of the Journal which sets out Linesearch before U dig’s offeringand asks three questions which we need you to consider and send us your responses please.Finally, a big welcome to those members who have joined us recently and especially those whocame on board as a result of finding out about the ukDEA at ecobuild. It is a time of majorchange in the industry and we are pleased to have you as part o! f the ukDEA family. 3

New MembersWe are pleased to welcome the following new Associate Members to the association:ASSOCIATE MEMBER:NODA Intelligent Systems ABPrincipal Contact: Patrick Isacson, CEOAll enquiries to: [email protected] Introduction Statement from NODA Intelligent Systems AB:‘NODA develop and provide innovative solutions for energyoptimization in district heating networks and energy efficiencyin buildings to lower costs and carbon emissions. NODA’slong experience, proven results and cooperation with leadingenergy companies makes NODA the best partner in intelligentenergy services.' www.noda.seASSOCIATE MEMBER:GEA Refrigeration UK LtdPrincipal Contact: Robert Unsworth, Head of Sales (Utilities)All enquiries to: [email protected]!As a front runner in environmental friendly solutions, GEA develops and installs large heatpumps for years already.Of course, the company’s heat pumps use natural refrigerants. Because GEA believes inengineering for a better world.How may GEA serve you in reaching your sustainable targets?' www.gea.com 4

ASSOCIATE MEMBER:Herz Valves UK LtdPrincipal Contact: Neil Gatland, Specification ManagerAll enquiries to: [email protected] Valves UK Ltd is based in Guildford Surrey and has beenin the UK for around 45 years formerly trading under the nameof Ellis Miller Ltd.The parent company HERZ-Armaturen is based in ViennaAustria and was founded in 1896. HERZ is a privately ownedcompany with Sales of £260 Million, employing nearly 2,600people worldwide.Herz Valves UK pride itself on a commitment to customerservices and not only have a direct sell policy enabling it tooffer competitive prices to its customers, but offer a complete after sales package to coverservicing and maintenance of Herz Products. HERZ operate a Pro-European manufacturingpolicy and have 23 factories located within the European Union.Quality is important at Herz and is controlled easily since all manufacturing units can be reachedwithin 2 hours, this has obvious advantages for supply chain management and finished productscan reach the UK within a week.HERZ manufacture an extensive range of quality engineered valves and controls for heating andcooling systems as well as a range of Heat Interface Units designed for the UK market.The quality of the Herz manufactured units is backed up with a comprehensive 5 year warranty,giving piece of mind to the installer and operators for years to come.All work at HERZ is done in accordance with an up-to-date quality management system certifiedaccording ISO 9001 and numerous national and international certificates for the entire productrange. www.herzvalves.com 5

The ukDEA LibraryWe are looking to expand the ukDEA Library and invite membersto send in documents for us to add and to share with all Members Email the Secretary with your files ! 6

Documents we are looking for:• Case Studies.• Biomass & Waste.• DE Technical Data Sheets.• CHP/Gas Fired Technical Data Sheets.• Metering Technical Publications.• Heat Pumps Technical Publications.• Guides and similar Publications.• Members’ Product Spec Sheets. DOWNLOAD ECOBUILD 2018 PRESENTATIONS:DAY ONE – Putting the Heat Networks customer in focus – download presentationshere.DAY TWO – How to deliver a scheme – exploring possible solutions – downloadpresentations here.DAY THREE – Design excellence and innovation – download presentations here. 7

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Selection of Retweets for our members!The UKDEA @TheUKDEA Feb 26The HEAT is on Edinburgh - SECURE payment forDISTRICT heating #districtenergy #districtheatinghttps://t.co/CAOFak60F4 The UKDEA @TheUKDEA Feb 23 REHAU will be presenting on Heat Network Optimisation at @dmsltd2011 Breakfast Seminar in Manchester on Wed 18th April https://www.dmsltd.com/article-98_rhi-heat-networks-energy-metering- seminarSwitch2 @Switch2Energy Feb 22We’ve listed five local authority-led district heatingschemes that are likely to revolutionise the market.http://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/futuristic-district-heating-top-five-heat-networks?utm_campaign=Q1%20|%202018&utm_content=67584523&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter The UKDEA @TheUKDEA Feb 21 SWEP Design software now with BIM Level 2 #districtheating #districtenergy https://www.swep.net/technology/SWEP-Design-software/ENGIE UK Places & Communities @ENGIE_Places_UK Feb 14As the UK’s leading district energy company, we operatesome of the largest and most technically demanding DistrictEnergy schemes, providing a sustainable and cost-effectivesolution to the provision of heating, cooling and power.https://business.engie.co.uk/embedded-generation/district-energy/ @LogstorUK @LogstorUK Feb 12 It's expected that #districtenergy networks will generate 25% of the heat and power used in London by 2025. #districtheating #MondayMotivation 9

6693 worldwide professionals in the industry connecting with us. 1939 active discussion group members. Join in the discussion NOW! Some of our discussion group members Some ideas for future discussionWhilst at ecobuild 2018, the ukDEA have become aware that a number of our members whomanufacture or supply HIU’s have becoming increasingly concerned regarding what theukDEA’s view is on the BESA Test Standards for HIU’s and indeed generally our view on whatis or is not appropriate in terms of standards and testing.As a result of the large number of members who have contacted us on this subject, we havedecided to hold a round table for all ukDEA members who have an interest in this issue to havea full and frank discussion to try and reach a consensus on what the ukDEA’s view should bethat we can take to the Full Members for ratification. This may take the form of a publishedstatement, information note or other similar document and this is one of the things we want toagree in this round table.The round table will take place in London and will only be open to ukDEA members, but we mayask certain organisations to make representations during the meeting and then leave to allow amember discussion to take place. Come along on to London on 12th April 2018 to listen to thediscussions, followed by initiating a discussion about the outcomes of the meeting on LinkedIn.# 10

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Chairman’s Diary Written by Simon Woodward, ukDEA Chairman and Technical DirectorDate: 15th February 2018Subject: ukDEA and BEIS monthly catch upWith: Emma Floyd, BEISType of Event: Monthly catch upOne of our regular monthly catch ups whichfocused on the arrangements for eocbuild andalso understanding more about the impending HNIP Delivery Partner Tender.Date: 15th February 2018Subject: HNIP Financial Products Meeting/Loan Product Discussion with ukDEAWith: Nicholas Allan, BEISType of Event: MeetingA meeting with Nick and colleagues to discuss the loan products that they are planning to makeavailable under the HNIP program which will form a significant percentage of the overall HNIPfund.Date: 15th February 2018Subject: BEIS Consumer SurveyWith: Phil ColeType of Event: MeetingMeeting with Phil Cole to discuss the detailed findings in the BEIS customer survey to querysome of the outputs and in particular the data sets on dwellings heating costs. Follow upinformation has been requested.Date: 15th February 2018Subject: Heat Networks ForumWith: Members of the Heat Networks ForumType of Event: Meeting.Confidential heat network forum meeting to discuss delivery of HNIP Scheme. 12

Response to ConsultationsScotland's Energy Efficiency Programme: SecondConsultation on Local Heat & Energy EfficiencyStrategies, and Regulation of District and CommunalHeating.This was a Second Consultation on Local Heat and EnergyEfficiency Strategies, and Regulation of District and CommunalHeating. Based on the evidence and views gathered fromstakeholders through the first consultation and other engagement, this consultation documentsets out more specific policy proposals for LHEES, and regulation of district and communalheating.Executive SummaryThis follow-up consultation aimed to seek views and further evidence on more specific policyproposals that were developed to support:• a coordinated approach to the local planning and delivery of energy efficiency and heatdecarbonisation programmes within SEEP, we are consulting further on our proposal to create astatutory framework for Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies,• appropriately-sited, low carbon, affordable district heating. The Scottish Government isconsulting further on the development of a policy and regulatory system which will see districtheating develop in a strategic manner, and provide appropriate conditions on the ground toaccelerate delivery of district heating and to grow this market. The ukDEA responded to thisstudy – Read the response hereUpdate LCITP is currently entering its second Phase and calling for new bids though our Low CarbonThe Scottish Government values views of the Innovation Funding Invitation. You can findstakeholders and would like to keep the more information on this callukDEA up to date with current actions taken here: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Business-by its departments to enable development of Industry/Energy/Action/lowcarbon/LCITP/LCIFI#DH Schemes in Scotland. # You may also notice the Scottish Government’sThe ukDEA would also like to make its previous capital funding call, themembers aware of the Scottish Transformational Low Carbon InfrastructureGovernment’s Low Carbon Infrastructure Demonstrator, that#is designed to encourageTransition Programme that is a collaborative innovation of both design and business models,partnership led by the Scottish Government, along with aggregation at scale andworking with Scottish Enterprise, Highlands acceleration of large scale transformational lowand Islands Enterprise, Scottish Futures Trust carbon infrastructure projects in Scotland. 13and Resource Efficient Scotland. LCITP was Successful projects received over £43 millionlaunched in March 2015 and focuses on and are due to be operational by October 2018.supporting the acceleration of low carboninfrastructure projects across the public, Full list of projects is available to downloadprivate and community sectors.# here: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Business- Industry/Energy/Action/lowcarbon/LCITP/Transf ormDemonstrate 13

Updated ConsultationsThe Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: further proposed amendmentsThe document published on 29 January 2018 sets out the government’s decisions on eligibleheat use reforms following consultation in Chapter 2 of this consultation, and how thesedecisions will be implemented.Read more here -https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/642092/The_non-dom_Renewable_Heat_Incentive_further_Proposed_Amendments_Consultation_-_FINAL_for_publication.pdfThe Renewable Heat Incentive: A reformed and refocused schemeUpdate February 2018Regulations published on legislation.gov.uk:• The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018 - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111165362/contents• The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2018 - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111165430/contents 14

Open ConsultationsAmendment to Scheme Rules Heat Trust has opened a consultation seeking views on amending the Scheme Rules to allow existing heat networks, that do not use individual heat supply agreements, to register with Heat Trust providing that clear terms of service are set out in a separate document. This consultation opened on Friday 2 February 2018 and will close at 17.00hrs on Friday 27th April 2018. We welcome responses to the consultation from all interested parties. Links to the consultation document, consultation response form and proposed changes to the Scheme Rules are provided below: Consultation document - http://heattrust.org/images/docs/consultations/Heat-Trust-consultation-on-modification-to-the-Scheme-Rules-Final.pdfConsultation response form - http://heattrust.org/images/docs/consultations/Heat-Trust-consultation-response-form.pdfChanges to the Scheme Rules - http://heattrust.org/images/docs/consultations/Mark-up-of-proposed-amendment-to-Scheme-Rules-for-consultation.pdf 15

BEIS NewsBEIS Heat networks sector Quotation from Emma Floyd, Projectengagement lounge at ecobuild 2018 Director, Heat Networks InvestmentIn an important development for ecobuild Project, BEIS:2018, BEIS will be hosted a dedicatedsection in the DE Area where they offerednetworking opportunities in relation topotential schemes -as well as seeking toengage with the sector on a range of issuesincluding funding, entry to the market and tocommunicate the importance of heatnetworks to visitors and the opportunitiesthey create for customers, developers,investors and the supply chain.All this was centred around the BEIS £300MHeat Network Investment Project fund,which formally launches later in 2018.Opportunity to Tender to BEIS as the Delivery Partner for the HNIP Main SchemeThe Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, is looking to procure adelivery partner to structure, implement and manage the Main Scheme of the HeatNetworks Investment Project(HNIP).The HNIP Main Scheme follows on from the Pilot scheme and will be offering funding tosupport to the commercialisation and construction of heat networks. The Department islooking for an experienced delivery partner, such as an organisation or consortium withdetailed experience and expertise in the delivery of heat network projects and energyinfrastructure investment, to undertake the end-to-end delivery functions of the HNIPMain Scheme .The delivery partner will have four areas of responsibility within the running of the mainscheme: • Scheme Set-up including the finalisation of scheme processes and guidance. • Funding Allocation including the technical and commercial assessment of applications, raising third party funding and determination of BEIS funding. • Scheme Support and activities such as scheme promotion, application support and engagement with investment community (supporting and encouraging 3rd party investment) • Scheme Administration including financial administration, monitoring and reporting. 16

HNIP is moving forward toward the main scheme launch in Autumn. BEIS plans torelease a draft of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) in April 2018. As soon as the ukDEA isaware of the tender details, the ukDEA willadvise members.To ensure this is an opportunity that is madeavailable to the whole market BEIS will alsopublish a OJEU Public Information Notice (PIN)in advance.If you would like more specific details or to beadded to BEIS’s key stakeholder database please [email protected] 17

USEFUL BEIS GUIDANCE LINKSTotal energy statistics Green Deal schemes. The detailed reporthttps://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/total- presents annual updates on in-depth Greenenergy-section-1-energy-trends Deal statistics and insulation levels. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hoUK energy sector indicators usehold-energy-efficiency-national-statisticshttps://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-energy-sector-indicators Energy Trends and Prices statistical release: 23 February 2017Household Energy Efficiency National Energy production and consumption statisticsStatistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provideThis series presents statistics on the Energy an analysis of the latest 3 months dataCompany Obligation (ECO) and Green Deal compared to the same period a year earlier.(GD). It incorporates changes as set out in Energy price statistics cover domestic priceresponse to the user consultation of National indices, prices of road fuels and petroleumStatistics on the Green Deal, Energy Company products and comparisons of internationalObligation and Insulation statistics. The road fuel prices.headline releases present monthly updates ofECO measures and quarterly updates of in- https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/systedepth ECO statistics. m/uploads/attachment_data/file/593411/GOV. UK_monthly_trends___prices_announcement.Energy Trends and Prices pdfstatistical release: 23 February2017 Funding for innovative smart energy systemsEnergy production and consumption statisticsare provided in total and by fuel, and provide Government funding for innovation in smartan analysis of the latest 3 months data energy systems and technologiescompared to the same period a year earlier. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-Energy price statistics cover domestic price innovative-smart-energy-systemsindices, prices of road fuels and petroleumproducts and comparisons of international Funding for innovative smartroad fuel prices energy systems\"##$%&''((()*+,)-.'*+,/012/1#'-$3+45%'%6%#/2'-$3+45%'4##47\"2/1#854#4'9:3/';<=>??'@AB Government funding for innovation in smart)CD82+1#\"368#0/15%888$0:7/%8411+-17/2/1#)$59 energy systems and technologies https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for- innovative-smart-energy-systemsEnergy Companies Obligation: brokeragehttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-companies-obligation-brokerageRenewable Heat Incentive policy overviewhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-heat-incentive-policy-overview 18

NEWS from the International Energy Agencyresearch programme on District Heating & Cooling(IEA-DHC)Established in 1983, this programme brings countries togetherto research, innovate and grow district heating andcooling. UK membership is supported by BEIS. Anyonecan register at www.iea-dhc.org to access reports, currentresearch projects and latest news. All the final outputs fromAnnex XI (2014-17) can now be found at www.iea-dhc.org These are:##1 Structured for Success: Governance Models for Deploying Thermal GridsProvides decision makers with key information and case study examples to help alignappropriate governance and business models with district energy project goals and objectives.##2 Plan4DE: Optimising Urban Form for District EnergyA tool for planners to help consider impacts of land-use plans on feasibility of districtenergy, evaluating different scenarios and their environmental, social and economic benefits.##3 Transformation Roadmap from High to Low Temperature DH SystemsA guiding report about temperature levels in district heating systems, focusing onpotential transformation to lower supply and return temperatures.4 Smart Users in District Heating: User Centred ApproachExplores district heating users’ domestic energy behaviour; conceptual development of a userinterface of a home energy management system.Additionally, the following guidebook (the output from IEA-DHC's first 'Task Share' TS1) is nowavailable, also atwww.iea-dhc.orgFuture Low Temperature District Heating GuidebookTwo further 'Task Shares' are currently being developed.Participants secure their own finances (this may be through existing research work, funded fromnational or EU projects or programmes):IMPLEMENTATION OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS (TS2)Third Generation District Heating (3GDH) technology is the current norm. It was implementedwith fossil fuels serving buildings with high heat demands.The ambition of the Fourth Generation District Heating (4GDH) technology is to apply renewableand secondary (invariably low temperature) heat sources, focusing on the emergence of highlyenergy-efficient buildings. 19

The scope of TS2 is to examine what is needed for low temperature DH to be implemented. ###The next TS2 meeting will take place together with a joint workshop with another IEA researchgroup, Solar Heating & Cooling (SHC). ### · When: Monday, 9 April 13:00 – Tuesday, 10 April 17:00, Graz, Austria##The meeting will focus on TS2 until lunch time 10 April. ###On the afternoon of 10 April will be the joint workshop with SHC Task 55 (Towardsthe Integration of Solar Heating & Cooling into DHC networks).More information about SHC Task 55 can be found at http://task55.iea-shc.org/# #Contact for TS2:###Kristina Lygnerud#Halmstad University#Box 823#301 18 Halmstad#Sweden#Phone: +46768675726#E-mail: [email protected] New round of updates to full directory listings commencing shortly. Remember that fantastic advertising opportunities within the Guide - Read more about the guide and opportunities here 20

The Heat TrustHeat Trust SpringNewsletterWelcome to the first Heat Trust newsletter of 2018.The Heat Trust would like to keep in more regularcontact with its stakeholders, so we will be using these newslettersto share updates on The Trust’s work. We hope that you find theminformative and useful and welcome any feedback.Heat Trust developmentsHave your say on our consultation to expand Heat Trust http://heattrust.org/index.php/news-events/75-heat-trust-consults-on-plans-to-open-up-scheme-to-more-homesWider sector developments and reportsReport highlights need for clearer bills for heat network customershttp://heattrust.org/index.php/news-events/72-heat-trust-report-highlights-need-for-clearer-billsBEIS survey highlights consumer benefits of Heat Trust schemehttp://heattrust.org/index.php/news-events/73-heat-trust-welcomes-consumer-survey-findings-and-cma-studyEnergetik joins Heat Trusthttp://www.energetik.london/category/news/Citizens Advice information requesthttps://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/policy/policy-research-topics/energy-policy-research-and-consultation-responses/energy-policy-research/district-heat-networks-2-analysis-of-responses-from-private-heat-suppliers/View the entire newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/ad6a7d7ff85b/test-2848469?e=03cf2b2941 21

Ofgem NewsTougher price controls for energy networksOfgem have set out its proposed approach for regulating the energynetwork companies in Great Britain for the next price controls from2021. This approach will be tougher, requiring lower costs and betterservice quality from network companies. It will also be designed toallow the companies to support the UK’s transition to a low carboneconomy.Ofgem’s job is to ensure these companies deliver energy and otherrelated services to consumers at the lowest cost. Suppliers sell energy to you, but it is networkcompanies that transport the energy to your home, or business through the pipes and wires.Network companies are monopoly businesses, so Ofgem sets price controls - a ceiling on theamount they can earn from charges to use the networks. We do this to protect consumers as weall pay for the cost of the networks on our bills. Currently network costs are around £250 of atypical dual fuel bill of around £1,100.Read more here: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/news-blog/our-blog/tougher-price-controls-energy-networksInfographics 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. TheseInfographic: Energy security people or organisations may not be familiarhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and- with energy market rules or where to go forupdates/infographic-energy-security help.Infographic: The Energy network Ofgem’s Innovation Link will provide fast, frankhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and- feedback to innovators and help themupdates/infographic-energy-network 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. 22

Networking NewsLinesearch before U Dig offering to the !ukDEA !As Members who attended the AGM willrecall the Chairman provided a **presentation on the offering from .+/%\"-0&/\"%1*2\"&0#$+/*,\"%*3$#4$%5*\",*67$*89*“Linesearch before U dig” (LSBUD) on their 2'5/%'&/*:+$%;1*<55\"&'(/'\"+*=892:<>*asset record services. !For those who did not attend the AGM asummary of LSBUD’s offering is to !essentially act as a national data base forenergy infrastructure assets so that when a *third party is proposing to excavate theyhave a single source to go to obtain ?%\"/$&/'+;*@AB*(55$/*\"C+$%5*,%\"#*\"D$%*EFEG*#'))'\"+*$+H0'%'$5*services details for that area. I$%*(++0#F*Whilst there are other companies who offer 9 J$-0&'+;*/7$*%'5K*\",*0/')'/1*5/%'K$5**searches it is clear that LSBUD have 9 L(D'+;*/'#$*(+-*&\"5/*managed to collate a large number ofexisting utility asset owners on their system 9 .#I%\"D'+;*$,,'&'$+&1*/7%\"0;7\"0/*/7$*'+-05/%1*and are in the position of being one of theleaders in their field. *Interestingly, as shown by the attached M'+$5$(%&74$,\"%$8-';*=MLN82>*!\"+/(&/*2$/(')5*proposal they have recently started to logdistrict energy schemes on their system. O(#$* P'\"++*Q(%-%\"I*Why do we believe this should be ?\"5'/'\"+* N05'+$55*2$D$)\"I#$+/*3(+(;$%*considered by Members and is there anissue which needs to be addressed? ?7\"+$* BRR*=A>@S@A*TSU*EGG* I. We have recently been approached :#(')* ,'\"++FC(%-%\"IV)540-F&\"F0K** by three different organisations carrying out utilities works across <--%$55* :)'\"/* ?(%K* .++\"D(/'\"+* !$+/%$W* R* N(%)'+;* Q(1W* the UK to ask how they can find out O0+$(/\"+W*Q(%C'&K57'%$*!XYA*@JZ* where DH pipes are? 2(/$* ER*[(+0(%1*EAYU* II. Do LA’s have an obligation to keep records of works undertaken under X$%5'\"+* YFA* Section 50 licences! it appears that a few choose to, but generally ** not !\"##$%&'()*'+*&\"+,'-$+&$* III. There was recently a potentially serious H&S incident in one major City ! ! where the utility Co had carried out ! checks but despite these had not been advised of DH pipes and there was a ! serious near miss 483 #9:/;\".<&)<$&=\"(%0\"+&(0>$%&\",&%&-$?'\" \" /LQHVHDUFKEHIRUH8GLJ/6%8'LVDIUHHWRXVHRQOLQHVHDUFKVHUYLFHWKDWDQ\LQGLYLGXDO´8VHUµFDQ \"#$!%&!'($')!%($*+!,&+)#!-.-*/#%!012!DVVHWRZQHUV·´0HPEHUVµXWLOLW\DVVHWV\"\" @+&'&\"(''&?'\"$%*>A0&\"+A%0)&0'\".-\"?+.A'(%0'\".-\"B$>.C&?)&'\".-\"A%0&)1).A%0\"(%0\".<&)+&(0\"D$D&'\"(%0\" *(,>&'\"$%\"?+&\"&>&*?)$*$?EF\"1('F\"+$1+\"D)&''A)&\"-A&>F\"=(?&)F\"-$,)&\".D?$*\"(%0\"0$'?)$*?\"&%&)1E\"%&?=.)B'8\"@+&\" '&)<$*&\"D).*&''&'\".<&)\"282G\"C$>>$.%\"&%HA$)$&'\"D&)\"(%%ACI\"WKDW·V().A%0\"43F333\"'&()*+&'\"&<&)E\"=.)B$%1\" 0(E8\" 2XU0HPEHUV·FRPELQHG(''&?\"%&?=.)B'\"?.?(>\"C.)&\"?+(%\"733F333\"BC'\"(%0\"$%*>A0&J\" x K('\"?)(%'C$''$.%\"(%0\"0$'?)$,A?$.%\"%&?=.)B'\" x L>&*?)$*$?E\"?)(%'C$''$.%\"(%0\"0$'?)$,A?$.%\"%&?=.)B'\" x M(?&)\"(%0\"'&=&)(1&\"%&?=.)B'\" x N$1+\"D)&''A)&\"+E0).*(),.%\"(%0\"*+&C$*(>\"D$D&>$%&'\"\" x O$,)&\".D?$*\"*(,>&\"%&?=.)B'\"(%0\" x ;$'?)$*?\"+&(?$%1\"%&?=.)B'8\" \" 34*#%*/.!5*#%+*'%!$/$+.6!#'($7$#!,(&!-8+$-56!9+&%$'%!%($*+!-##$%#!%(+&\".(!:;<=>!-+$?!! x @$&8*-!A;&\"%(!3-#%!:&/5&/!B&7C*/$5!D$-%!-/5!E&,$+!F!;3:BDEG! x H-%$#($-5!I<B!AH-%$#($-5!>*#%+*'%!3/$+.6!B$/%+$G! x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·UHSDVVLRQDWHWRSURYHKRZWKLVFDQKHOSI$7C$+#!&M!U($!=V>3WT! !! !\"!#$%&'&()*+,&-.)&/0$1\"2345!\" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" 6(1&\"2\".-\"7\" ! ! 23

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Cost to Members? ! ! !As you will see from the previous page theycurrently have a standard fee of £4,000 to a !member but after some lengthy discussionsthey fully understand that Members may 9:3 ;<<&%0$=\"²\">?))&%@\"A&B,&)'\"just have the one scheme which might berelatively small and just a few hundred \"metres of pipework. \"For example they currently have 0 to 25 km \"as a starter band which is clearly very wide.They are therefore keen to develop a \"bespoke product that we can offer to \"\"members on a “group deal” We think thatthis has a lot of merit. !\"!#$%&'&()*+,&-.)&/0$1\"2345!\" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" 6(1&\"7\".-\"8\" ! !Members are clearly free to contact LSBUD ! !directly but if you wish us to explore this !group deal in more detail then we would !need responses to the following questions: :;;&%0$<\"²\":%%=(>\"&%?=$)@\"1).AB+\" 893Questions to Members \" 1. Would you be interested in exploring participating in a ukDEA LSSBUD 793 :;;&%0$<\"²\"C&D,&)\"E&&0,(*F\" \" Group Deal? – yes or no ! \" \" 2. If so please indicate the ! approximate length of your networks ! \" (trench length) that you would wish to include and how many schemes – ! m or km and no off ! 3. Any specific issues you would like us to raise with LSBUD on your G93 :;;&%0$<\"²\"/'&)\"E&&0,(*F\" behalf? !Download the Full PDF Here \" ! !\"!#$%&'&()*+,&-.)&/0$1\"2345!\" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" \" 6(1&\"7\".-\"7\" ! 25

The future’s bright for UK district Which as can be seen from the recentenergy and heating reduction in government support they clearly believe now to be a mature technology (orThe ukDEA’s Chairman and Technical Director one which the government no longer wants toworked with Modern Building Services support, depending on your point of view).Magazine to compile an article on UK district Together with a “business as usual”energy and heating. approach from the UK M&E sector, this meant that district energy was often discarded as an option which was seen as too complex or expensive. However, in recent years the landscape has changed for district energy with many local authorities introducing planning requirements to support the development of schemes.Simon argued that, with support Nowhere is this felt more than in Londonfrom government, district energy can play an where it is hard now to find a major new buildimportant part in achieving the UK’s long-term energy, affordability and sustainability development which is not incorporating agoals for heating homes and buildings. district energy network as a result of planning regulations.The district energy sector has been Then, in 2016, the Heat Network Investmentgaining recognition as the next revolution in Project (HNIP) was launched by BEIS.the way we deliver energy to our homesand businesses. District energy is one of the This scheme aims to provide £330 million ofmost cost-effective ways to decarbonise an capital support to enable local authoritiesurban area because it enables an and private sector organisations to developentire community to be switched to a more district energy schemes.sustainable power source collectively, ratherthan tackling the carbon footprint of Such government funding is vital to the futureeach building in isolation District heating is of district energy in the UK, with the potentialwidely practiced in Scandinavian countries to lay the foundations for its long-term growth.where levels of uptake are very highcompared to the UK. Red the full article here: http://modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1769In Denmark, for example, over 60% of heat is 4/The_future_92s_bright_for_UK_district_enersupplied by a heat network, whereas in the UK gy_and_heating.htmlthis is only around 2%. The reasons for thisare many, but largely are largely driven by Brighton University MSc.the fact that until recently there was no cleardirection from the government that it The Chairman continues to work with thesupported local energy networks and University to develop the business plan tono targets set for implementing this jointly present to BEIS to progress to MSctechnology. Instead, the Department for modules.Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy(BEIS) focused efforts ongeneration technologies such as wind and PV. 26

Any dates you would like added for future newsletter editions? Send to [email protected] ukDEA Supported EventMembers' HIU Standards and BESA - ukDEA Member Round Table.12th April 2018, London.The date for the ukDEA's HIU Round Table meeting has now been confirmed as 12th April at10am.The venue, kindly donated by ukDEA members DWF will be:DWF LLP, Walkie Talkie building on 20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M. Floors31 and 32.Link to directions.The objective of the meeting will be for ukDEA members to gain an understanding of what theukDEA’s view is on the BESA Test Standards for HIU’s and indeed generally our view on what isor is not appropriate in terms of standards and testing.We aim to have a full and frank discussion to try and reach a consensus on what the ukDEA’sview should be that we can take to the Full Members for ratification. This may take the form of apublished statement, information note or other similar document and this is one of the things wewant to agree in this round table.If you wish to attend please confirm by emailing the secretary – [email protected] to all those that have already confirmed their attendance for the 12th.Would all attendees on the 12th please bring ID with them for security purposes. Venue sponsored by: 27

ukDEA Member EventThe HEAT is on London - SECURE payment for DISTRICT heatingYou are invited to join Secure Meter UK’s free comprehensive seminar on District Heatingand financial security from heating bills.You are invited to join the free comprehensive seminar on District Heating and financialsecurity from heating bills.Date: Wednesday 2nd May 2018Arrival: 10:45Presentation: 11:00 – 12:30Lunch & Networking: 12:30 –13:30Location: Aldgate/Bishopsgate Suite - America Square Conference Centre, No1 AmericaSquare, 17 Crosswall, London, EC3N 2LBRead more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-heat-is-on-london-secure-payment-for-district-heating-registration-44331934008?aff=UKDEA REHAU REHAU will be presenting on Heat Network Optimisation at @dmsltd2011 Breakfast Seminar in Manchester on Wed 18th April 2018 Read more here: https://www.dmsltd.com/article-98_rhi-heat- network BEIS EventBEIS heat networks commercialisation workshop on13th April at the BEIS Conference Centre is coming up, andthere is still time to register your interest. See invitationdetails hereThis event is aimed at organisations, groups and businesseswho may be less familiar with heat networks but would like toknow more. The event aims to answer questions such as:\" What is a heat network?\" What benefits do they have?\" How are they of commercial value to my organisation/group/business?If you are a member of another organisation or have contacts that would benefit from attending,BEIS would greatly appreciate you sharing and promoting the event as BEIS are keen to reach arange of stakeholders. Please copy Kristina - [email protected] into forwardedemails, so that she can make note of those who have forward the invitation and to make it easierfor delegates to RSVP. 28

Ecobuild 2018A big thank you to all of the members who exhibited at ecobuild 2018 supporting the ukDEA aswell of those who spoke in the seminar area or just visited the show. The show was a realsuccess, especially the much larger seminar area which for much of the show was really packed. 29

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Speaker PresentationsA host of speakers from the ukDEA, Heat Networks – Sustainability by Sweden and theEmbassy of Denmark presented in the dedicated District Energy Area.Presentations are ready for download below:DAY ONE – Putting the Heat Networks customer in focus – download presentationshere.DAY TWO – How to deliver a scheme – exploring possible solutions – downloadpresentations here.DAY THREE – Design excellence and innovation – download presentations here. 31

Members’ SpotlightEstablished near Stafford in 1987, Altecnic works closely with its Italian parent company, Caleffi,continually developing a diverse, high quality heating and plumbing product range that is alwaysevolving in anticipation of new regulations and market trends.As a result, Altecnic products and services are the first choice of trade merchants, originalequipment manufacturers, plumbing and heating engineers and specifiers.Altecnic’s range of over 6,000 products includes: • Thermostatic mixing valves – WRAS, TMV2, TMV3 and DTC accredited valves • Pressure reducing valves – WRAS approved and ideal for domestic or commercial use • Radiator valves – Ranging from TELL A-rated TMV heads to decorative valves • Expansion vessels – From sealed system kits to heating & WRAS approved potable vessels with warranties up to 5 years • Dirt & air filters – Industry leading triple separation including non-magnetic particles • Heat interface units – Independently tested, the UK’s most efficient, volume produced HIUIdeal for domestic or commercial applications, Altecnic’s breadth and range of products, backedby relevant certification and approvals, mean you can be confident in your choice.The first business in its industry to be a CarbonNeutral® company, Altecnic is also proud to beISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and 18001 certified.Altecnic has been acknowledged as an innovator in the highly competitive heating and plumbingmarket sector, being the first to bring to market Caleffi’s Careflo TMV3 accredited thermostaticmixing valve, as well as various other advanced products such as those related to heat networksand the renewables sector, including solar.Over the last thirty years, Altecnic has become the favourite supplier of trade-counters large andsmall. According to a survey carried out in 2016,Altecnic was praised by respondents for customer service and recognised in particular byinstallers and specifiers, as being highly trusted when it comes to reliability of product and thequality of after-sales service. www.altecnic.co.uk 32

Members’ New Product SpotlightLambda value threshold exceeded: lowest worldwide lambda value of0.0199 W/mKBRUGG PIPESYSTEMS which are one of the World’s leading providers ofheating and service water systems has through its continued intensiveresearch and development work succeeded in reducing the thermalconductivity of CALPEX pipes to a lambda value of 0.0199 W/mK(measured at 50°C and substantiated by an accredited testing institute).This is the lowest value anywhere in the world and makes it possible to gosignificantly below the previously believed physical heat conductivity forpolyurethane.The new range of CALPEX pipes with these advanced insulation propertieswill be Branded: ‘CALPEX PUR-KING.’ • CALPEX PUR-KING will thus become a trigger for a further significant rise in the energy efficiency of pre-insulated pipe systems for the heating and cooling market. • CALPEX PUR-KING will be gradually introduced onto the market from April 2018.# 33

BRUGG PIPESYSTEMS U.K Ltd www.bruggpipesystems.co.ukOffice Tel: 01268 759567 UK Sales Director: Dean Lowe - Mob:07968990112/ [email protected] 34

DE Question BoardThe ukDEA has now launched the DE Question Board for the benefit of the ukDEAmembership and would welcome your participation.How it works • The ukDEA send out a bi weekly DE Question Board email requesting ukDEA members to send in their questions - these would need to be district energy industry related. • ukDEA members send in their district energy questions to [email protected] • The ukDEA sends the questions out to the membership bi weekly on a no named basis and awaits responses. • The ukDEA will receive the response to each question and send onto the member who asked the question. All questions posed will be done so on an anonymous basis but we will let the person who asked the question know who you are when we pass the responses to them. It will then be up to the person who asked the question as to whether they make contact with any or all or the people who answered. We havereceived a question from a member who is a developer of schemes, who is keen to understand “what new piping technologies may be available from members which can either cut installation costs or reduce installation time?” If members have any such technologies please supply details to [email protected] 35

Members’ Job VacanciesBusiness Development Manager –Heat Networks and District HeatingData Energy has been in the energyindustry for 25 years. We run and manageheat networks and energy suppliesnationally for some of the best-knowndevelopers in the UK. One of the feworganisations to have ISO9001,14001 and18001 we are able to deliver the mainrequirements under the CIBSE CP1 code of practice with confidence. As a expanding andprogressive IIP accredited employer we are looking for an experienced BDM with experience inthe Heat Network Industry to complement our team.Our Head Office is located by Stansted Airport. Many of our clients are London based. We workprimarily for Managing Agent and Developers providing key aspects of the Operation andMaintenance of the modern heat networks, covering all areas from plant maintenance to billgeneration.The Role:Head Office: Bishops Stortford Salary: £60,000 + Commission Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm JobType: Fulltime, permanentBenefits: • Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus Bank Holidays • Child care voucher scheme • Phone • Car Allowance • Xmas bonus, loyalty bonus • Sickness insurance • Auto enrolment pension • Training and developmentRole Overview and Expectations:As an experienced BDM with a track record in District Heating and Heat Network in theResidential Managed Property sector you will know many of the developers, managing agentsand property managers who are involved with the design and operation of these systems. Youwill be expected to identify opportunity, process it and deliver commercially sound contract forthe company that will deliver long term customer / client satisfaction for the companyKey Aspects:You will need to have an understanding of the following- Managing agents and developers- Good knowledge of heat networks- Experience with plant maintenance- CHP systems- Billing platforms- Sage CRM 36

To Apply:You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to apply for this position.All applications to [email protected] - 01279 810101Data Energy is an Investors in People accredited organisation and therefore actively looks toencourage and develop its staff though investment.Data Energy is also ISO9001, OHSAS18001 and ISO 14001 accredited. 37

Members’ News3D Technical Design Limited3D Technical Design Limited are pleased to launch theirwebsite www.3dtechnicaldesign.co.uk.‘Over the past 2 years’ the 3DTD team have beenquietly focused on capturing both their ideas andexperience, to de-risk and control buried networkconstruction. The company is extremely proud to be knownfor developing its people and processes, prior to its literature, andis now ready to promote its passion. A massive thanks goes out to all who have contributed tothe development of the company’s products and website, there are many great people who havecontinually contributed to the journey in demonstrating best practice.’Principal Contact: Craig Grobety, Commercial Director - [email protected] A/SNew UK partnerships bring isoplus closer to the customersTwo new partnerships with Go Geothermal Ltd and PeakPipe Systems Ltd helped isoplus establish a directdistribution hub in the UK. isoplus’s partners' facilitiesoffer substantial stock capacity to supply flexible pre-insulated products, and provide coiling services forcustom pipe solutions.Read more here - http://en.isoplus.dk/news-154/new-uk-partnerships-bring-isoplus-closer-to-the-customers-5973 Principal Contact: Verner Rosendal , Managing Director [email protected] www.isoplus.dkSWEP International LimitedSWEP Design software now with BIM Level 2SWEP is the first Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger(BPHE) manufacturer to create specific BIMmodels from its selection software for its market-leading compact and high capacity BPHE range.Christer Frennfelt, SWEP country manager for theUK, said” “BIM in SWEP design software SSP G7 means that SWEP can meet the needs ofdesign engineers, contractors and design engineers, by providing 3D BIM models with projectand asset information, documentation and related data. This enables designers to import themodels and data directly into their designs for HVAC or Heat Network systems” Link for moreinfo: www.swep.net/technology/SWEP-Design-software/Principal Contact: Dave Gill, Manager, Hub West - [email protected] 38

SWEP wins 51MW heat transfer Read more here http://www.edina.eu/gas- news/aberdunit at DTU, Copenhagen# PrincipalSWEP has been awarded its largest ever Contact: Adamcontract for a single heat transfer unit. Bloom , Sales Manager – CHPSWEP’s customer is Vestforbraending I/S, Adam-Denmark’s largest waste management [email protected]. Each year it handles around 1million tonnes of waste and then focuses on www.edina.euproducing energy from waste incineration. Thenew project will involve distributing 51 MW ENGIEfrom Lundtofte Vekslerstation, the DanishTechnology University (DTU), to serve the District Energydistrict heating network that suppliesresidential and commercial properties in the ENGIE operatessurrounding western area of Copenhagen. over 180 District Energy schemesSWEP will deliver 8 fully loaded B649 units throughoutwith the maximum number of plates. The total Europe, many ofvalue of the contract is EUR 119.000. which were also financed, designed andFollowing on from detailed logistics project constructed in the UK. We operate some of theplanning, delivery and installation of the project largest and most technically demandingwill follow on in several phases over the next 3 District Energy schemes. Read more here:months. Of the energy produced from waste https://business.engie.co.uk/embedded-incineration at Vestforbrænding, 80 % is generation/district-energy/turned into district heating and 20 % becomespower. District heating generated through Principal Contact: Richard Long, Head ofincineration of waste causes much lower CO2 Business Development –emissions than most other heating [email protected] Englund, Regional SalesManager Denmark; “This contract represents a www.engie.commajor breakthrough for SWEP and isrecognition for our careful preparation in Vital Energidefining the right scope of supply. We alsohandled the detailed risk assessment carefully New networkand imaginatively.” planned for major Uxbridge developmentChrister Frennfelt responsible for Project Exciting news – Vital will be working withBusiness, said: “Our success in winning this Metropolitan on the St Andrew’s Park projectmajor order is due to our ability to meet the in London, delivering the low carbon Energyrequired heat load with minimum weights and Centre and district heating network. Readfootprints. We are delighted to be working with more here: bit.ly/2FDtywCVestforbraending and hope it will be asuccessful and long-term relationship.” Principal Contact: Brendan Clancy, Business Development Manager –See video of the plant: [email protected]/watch?v=2-GOqe2JW6I&sns=em www.vitalenergi.co.ukEdina GroupEdina has been awarded the contract tosupply and install a 2MWe combined heatand power plant at the new AberdeenExhibition Centre development. 39

A New Captain Takes the Helm at Evinox Energy # E vinox is thrilled to announce that Terry Mahoney has taken the helm as its new Managing Director. Terry originally joined Evinox in 2010 and through his most recent role as Operations Director has been pivotal to much of the company’s recent success, including the delivery and ongoing support of key projects – such as Battersea Power Station; and the evolution of Evinox’s manufacturing capability. Terry said of his new position “I’m delighted and flattered to be appointed as Managing Director at Evinox. This is an exciting time for the business, with planning regulations and government policy continuing to support the deployment of district and communal heating, the market continues to thrive and evolve. Evinox has seen a strong growth in sales over the past 12 months, and with product innovation and development at the forefront of the company strategy this is only set to increase”. He continued “As an established, marketing leading heat interface unit manufacturer, Evinox offers innovative products that are built with quality components and assembled to world class manufacturing standards. This has been confirmed by the Impressive efficiency performance achieved by the Evinox ModuSat heat interface unit, which was tested to the UK standard from BESA.” The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) UK test standard for heat interface units (HIUs) was recently introduced to enable designers and specifiers to evaluate the performance of a HIU on their network. Currently, only a handful of manufacturers have published results for the HIU test regime, with Evinox being one of the first to undertake the testing process. The results achieved provide a clear, independently verified confirmation that the Evinox ModuSat® XR HIU range delivers outstanding heating and hot water efficiency performance for modern heat networks – something the team at Evinox are very proud of. The strong growth in sales reported, can be clearly demonstrated by the calibre of clients and projects that Evinox are working with. Evinox is already in the process of delivering over 1700 heating and cooling interface units for projects in Canary Wharf and over 1000 units for the same client on a prestigious project on the South Bank in central London. At the same time, the company has also been successful in securing orders for over 700 heat interface units on the latest phase of the London City Island development in Greenwich. In addition to this, Evinox’s metering and billing services continue to grow, with contracts for hundreds of heat network schemes for both private and social housing across the UK, providing bills for over 10,000 customers each year, with many, many more using the Evinox PaySmart pre-payment system.## 40