The UK District Energy Journal

!\"#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#/01(+23#4#5&&1,#67#82',&'#901+:#!;<##!\"#$%&'(%)'#*+,(-.#/01(+23# THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMES Vital Energi installed the 27km district heating network as part of the £25m Eden Campus Biomass project for the University of St Andrews. Image supplied by ukDEA member, Vital Energi www.vitalenergi.co.uk Principal contact: Brendan Clancy - [email protected] Welcome to the latest 2018 edition of The UK District Energy Journal, the monthly round up of news and useful information for and by ukDEA members. In this edition: Chairman’s Diary, Consultations, BEIS News, Members’ Spotlight, Members’ Product Spotlight , Legal Spotlight, Questions to the Chairman and much, much more. Copy deadline date for our next 2018 edition: 10th November 2018 Email: [email protected] 1

CONTENT INDEXChairman’s Foreward Page 3Questions to the Chairman Page 4Chairman’s Diary Page 5New Members Pages 6 to 7The ukDEA Library Page 8Get Social! Pages 9 to 11Consultations Pages 12 to 14BEIS News Pages 15 to 22Ofgem News Page 23Crown Commercial Service Pages 24 to 25CP1 Responses Page 25ukDEA App Page 26Save The Date Page 27Networking between ukDEA members Page 28Members’ Spotlights and Product Spotlights Pages 29 to 36Members’ Job Vacancies Pages 37 to 39Members’ News Pages 40 to 49 2

THE VOICE FOR THE UK’S DISTRICT ENERGY SCHEMESChairman’s ForewardWelcome back to you all of you from whatseemed like a very long and hot Summer!Maybe not very good for heat sales but achance for all of us to hopefully relax andget ready for what weather forecasters arealready saying will be a long and very coldWinter. I recently attended the BEIS 2ndHeat Network Investors Conference whichI found was a fascinating day.It started with the “launch” if it can be Simon Woodward, Chairman and Technical Directorcalled that of the HNIP program by thenew Delivery Partner as scant detailswere given.Our latest understanding is that guidance will be issued for potential applicants by end ofOctober (although I expect more like end of November) with the scheme open for firstapplications at the start of 2019. Again I think this will be more like February. The Consortiumwho makes up the Delivery Partner is quite complex with seven parties including the lead beingTriple Point, being supported by: • AECOM – Technical. • BDO – Financial and Commercial. • Amberside – Leading investor relations and raising funds. • GEMSERV – Project and program management. • Ecuity – Stakeholder engagement and comms. • Lux Nova – Legal.Let’s hope that this many headed consortium can pull together and make the HNIP the fundingprogram we all hope it can be to truly help deliver transformation in the market. The only otherinterested comment was that Triple Point believe the “sweet spot” and there target project size tobe £5 to £15M! I think based on my experience they may have to adjust their views as themajority of really deliverable projects in the sector fall at the bottom end/outside of that range!But let’s see! Fingers crossed! As soon as we have any more news we will share it.Turning now to our own business, as the keen eyed amongst you will be aware we have beentalking about a member survey on events for a long time and this process is now drawing to aclose and we should be able to launch this shortly. The reason for the delay has been to take thetime to work up some clear concepts and proposals for members to consider.Finally a big welcome to our new members and I hope to catch up with many of you over thecoming months. ! 3

Questions to the ukDEA ChairmanWe are looking to start a new section in the ukDEA District EnergyJournal, this being 'Questions to the ukDEA Chairman'.This service is offered on a one to one basis however if permissionis granted by all parties we would like to publish in the Journal formember interest.Simon Woodward has been the involved in the DE industry for 27years and has been the CEO for Utilicom/Cofely District Energywhere he was instrumental in installing multiple City Centre DEschemes. He has also been advising LA’s since 2014 on theformation of their own energy Services Companies.Therefore if you have questions about the sector you think Simon may be able to help with youare invited to respond to this initiative, with the question and the response being published in theJournal. Questions can be placed on an anonymous basis within the Journal or requested not toappear.Please note that this is not a consultancy service and in no way can be taken as advice in anyform as being provided by Simon or the ukDEA, but simply a view on the question being asked.This is an expansion of what actually happens on a weekly basis when members send questionsinto us when seeking assistance.Please send your questions to [email protected] 4

Chairman’s Diary Written by Simon Woodward, ukDEA Chairman and Technical DirectorDate: 15th August 2018Subject: BEIS & ukDEA catch upWith: Emma Floyd, Project Director, HeatNetworks Investment Project, BEISType of Event: Meeting.Details:One of my regular catch up meetings with Emma, where we discussed extensively the HNIP andthe CMA report and what BEIS’s approach might be to this moving forward.Date: 5th September 2018.Subject: Draft HN markets framework publication.With: Emily Sam, BEIS, Head of Heat Networks Policy.Type of Event: Comments regarding the draft HN markets framework publication.Details:I was asked to provide comments on this document by BEIS which they are currently drafting. Date: 12th September 2018. Subject: With: Damien Morris, Senior Policy Manager, Citizens Advice. Type of Event: Meeting about the ukDEA. Details: Citizen’s Advice also sit on the Heat Trust Steering Committee and this was a chance to catch up with Damien and hiscolleague Alice who is taking over from him to discuss both CA’s views but also provide somereal world practical input into their thinking. As a result of this meeting they asked to see ascheme and I contacted one of our members to arrange a site visit. 5

New MembersWe are pleased to welcome the following Associate Members to the association:SILVER EMS LTDContacts: Justin Fletcher, Managing Director and Tony Jackson, Business DevelopmentExecutive.All enquiries to: [email protected] and [email protected] Introduction Statement from SILVER EMS LTD:‘SILVER EMS LTD is an industry recognisedengineering consults, specialised in districtenergy, residential, commercial and industrialmarkets.Silver Energy Management Solutions Limited was established in 2011 under the ManagingDirector, Justin Fletcher.The practice is now considered to be a principle engineering consultancy. Its combinedknowledge and expertise provide practical advice for clients on the delivery, operation,maintenance and management of centralised energy, Communal and District heating systemsimplementing renewable technologies.SILVER FACILITIES MANAGEMENTSpecialist operation and maintenance of energy centres, primary and secondary pipes andinternals including HIU’s.SILVER EMS LTD’s GOALTo lead the fight against fuel poverty through sound design and technical excellence.SILVER EMS LTD’S VISIONTo become an industry leading engineering design and energy management company. Safelydelivering technical excellence for our customers, provide systems that are sustainable andequitable for clients, home owners and families. www.silverems.com 6

Solid Energy a/sPrincipal Contact: Ken Kneale, UK Sales ExecutiveAll enquiries to: [email protected] Introduction Statement from Solid energy a/s:Solid energy being part of the Solid-group, is a strong and reputable technology partner forclients who prefer best-in-class design, manufacture and quality products to support their energyefficiency targets.Solid energy; has developed heat pump solutions for the demanding Danish District Heatingsector and commercial and industrial heating applications.Achieving market leading efficiencies and performance, the heat pump solutions are ideal forcustomers with medium to high heat demands. www.solidenergy.dk 7

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! 8

Get Social!Engage with industry colleagues through our social media channels. We value your socialmedia participation through your Tweets, Facebook comments and LinkedIn discussions. 1370 Followers. 5995 Tweets. Twitter followers include many UK and international members and non-members. 9

Retweets Remember to use #UKDEA to promote your news!Hoval @HovalUK Sep 5#EnergyEfficiency could save the NHS £130m a yearaccording to a report from Centrica Business Solutions. Hovalhave been providing #heating and #hotwater solutions to theNHS for many years, and you can read more here:bit.ly/2NqZqbXhtt ps:// Vital Energi @VitalEnergi Aug 21 In partnership with Logstor, we have developed bespoke prefabricated pipework sections and joints that were installed at the Royal Albert Dock Development which were speciallycreated to reduce the number of onsite welds: bit.ly/2DKf50t htt p://@LogstorUK @LogstorUK Oct 25LOGSTOR UK is proud to work in partnership with @SOTCollege& the District Heating Skills Academy. Tomorrow we will meet withStoke businesses interested in hearing how the city's DH Networkis helping to provide new job opportunities & grow the localeconomy #districtheating Mibec Ltd @MibecLtd Oct 12 We offer a full free of charge specification service covering the whole of the UK, designed to support architects, specifiers or contractors, helping you to select the right heating solution to meet your needs. Just give us a call on 01948 661639Metering from DMS @dmsltd2011 Oct 12We have a new video coming soon to our YouTube channel, if you would like to request a video onsomething we have not covered, please drop me an email - [email protected] or comment below. 10

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Open ConsultationsRenewable Heat Incentive: biomass combustion in urban areasSummaryProposed changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) to exclude further support for biomassinstallations in urban areas on the gas grid.This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 27 November 2018Consultation descriptionDefra’s Clean Air Strategy, published in May 2018, proposed that further support under theRenewable Heat Incentive should not be available for biomass installations in urban areas withaccess to the gas grid.This consultation sets out details of the proposed restrictions and asks for views on the scopeand nature of these changes to RHI eligibility.DocumentsDownload here:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/749016/RHI-support-for-biomass-in-urban-areas-consultation.pdfWays to respondRespond onlineOrEmail to: [email protected] to:RHI Team D epartment for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy 6th Floor, Abbey 2 1 VictoriaSt L ondon S W1H 0ET 12





BEIS NewsHNIP UpdateBEIS have now launched the HNIP MainScheme. Details at this stage are still very limitedbut there are some interesting points formembers to note: • As set out in our latest edition of the Journal the Delivery Partner has been appointed. They are led by Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management – who will develop and administer the scheme, and work with the investment community to leverage in third party investment for projects. Triple Point will work alongside several partners including AECOM Ltd, Amberside Advisors Ltd, BDO LLP, Ecuity Consulting LLP, Gemserv Ltd and Lux Nova Partners Ltd. • BEIS have published an initial launch document as attached and more detailed guidance for applicants will be published in November, with the scheme opening for applications in January 2019.For further information about the scheme they have provided the following e-mailaddress [email protected] heat networks in the UK: guidebookThe issues, risks and opportunities around financing heat networks in the UK, supporting themove to a self-sustaining network market.DetailsThis guidance outlines some of the issues, risks and opportunities around financing heatnetworks in the UK, to support the move to a self-sustaining heat network market. It includes: • a decision tree for engaging with internal and external funding sources • a decision tree for delivery structure and funding sources • revenue streams • commercial structures (delivery, contractual and funding) • business rates • accounting implications • tax implications (Corporation Tax, VAT, Stamp Duty and Construction Industry Scheme) 15

• business rates • accounting implications • tax implications (Corporation Tax, VAT, Stamp Duty and Construction Industry Scheme) • links to other guidance • case studies • engagement with the funding market • cash flows associated with structures exploredThe guidance is aimed at: • heat network sponsors • heat network developers • heat network fundersRead more and download document here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financing-heat-networks-in-the-uk-guidebookPromotional materialWhat is a heat network?This document explains the key benefit of heat networks and how they operate.Details‘What is a heat network’ explains and illustrates heat networks and their key benefits. It includes: • the range of energy sources • the distribution system • the range of potential customers and sponsors.For further information and data, see: • the Heat Networks Case Studies • an overview of Heat NetworksRead more and download documents here:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/696273/HNIP_What_is_a_heat_network.pdf 16

Promotional material GuidanceHeat networks case studies Heat networks: procuring financeGovernment case studies providing an Guidance to assist local authorities assess the main legal considerations when engaging withoverview of a range of heat networks across non-public investors (NPI) to deliver a heatvarious applications, technologies and scales. network.Details DetailsThe Clean Growth Strategy proposes that heat This paper is designed to help local authoritiesnetworks will play a vital role in the long-term which recognise the potential benefits ofdecarbonisation of heating. engaging with a non-public investor (NPI) toTo help deliver the required growth, in 2015 deliver a heat network, but want to betterthe government allocated £320 million in understand:funding out to 2021, to grow the UK heatnetworks sector through the Heat Networks • at what stage the local authority canInvestment Project (HNIP). HNIP’s main round engage with the NPIlaunches to applications in autumn 2018. • what role the NPI could play inThe case studies provide an overview of a developing the heat network projectrange of heat networks across variousapplications, technologies and scales. The • the procurement law and state aidfollowing case studies are featured: implications of involving the NPI• Copenhagen City Region • the alternatives for delivering the project in a way which meets the local• Southampton authority’s objectives, complies with• Sheffield City legal requirements and supports• Nottingham City investment from non-public sources• Warwick University Similarly, NPIs considering investment in a• Islington heat network project with a local authority may• Drammen want to better understand the procurement law and state aid considerations which are• Olympic Park relevant to the structuring of the project, and• Gateshead how these influence the local authority’s• Kingston Heights approach.• Bore Place Read more and download documents here:• University of St Andrews https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/h• Borders College eat-networks-procuring-financeRead more and download documents here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-network-case-studies 17

GuidanceOptimisation of heat networks: issues for project sponsors to considerSummary of issues for heat network sponsors and/or owner-operators to consider whenoptimising a heat network.DetailsThis guidance is for project sponsors or owner-operators who are developing a heat networkscheme and may be thinking about taking their project to market or applying for Heat NetworksInvestment Project (HNIP) funding.It considers some of the appropriate evidence that is required to give projects the best chance ofsuccess.Read more and download documents here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/optimisation-of-heat-networks-issues-for-project-sponsors-to-considerSwansea receives £36 million UK government funding for its cleanenergy tech breakthroughThe Chancellor, Philip Hammond, is announcing new £36 million UK government funding forclean energy innovation in the construction sector. • The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, is announcing new £36 million UK government funding for clean energy innovation in the construction sector through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. • The funding will go to a consortium led by Swansea University, which develops new building materials and coatings which generate electricity from light and heat. • This energy can be used to power homes, hospitals and schools, or be sold back to the national grid.More than £36 million of UK government funding will be provided to Swansea to support cutting-edge building materials which generate electricity, the Chancellor has announced during a visit toWales.The green technology uses light and heat to make energy, and has the potential to powerhomes, workplaces, schools and hospitals. These materials could replace conventional walls,roofs and windows, generating electricity which is stored and released by a smart operatingsystem. Excess electricity could also be sold back to the national grid.The announcement supports the government’s mission to at least halve the energy use of newbuildings by 2030: making buildings more energy efficient by embracing smart technologies willcut household energy bills, reduce the demand for energy, and boost the UK’s economic growthwhilst meeting targets for carbon reduction. On a visit to Swansea University, Chancellor of theExchequer, Philip Hammond, said: 18

‘Swansea University and the innovative companies working with it are world-leaders in cleanenergy. The UK government is backing the industries of the future that will deliver jobs andopportunities across Wales.This £36 million new funding will support exciting green technology that could cut energy bills,reduce carbon emissions and create better homes and workspaces.’The funding, through the ‘Transforming Construction’ challenge of the government’s IndustrialStrategy, will develop supply chains in the UK and give certainty to leading researchers andstudents, helping attract more investment and jobs to the local area.Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/swansea-receives-36-million-uk-government-funding-for-its-clean-energy-tech-breakthroughKirstin Baker has been appointed as as a non-executive director and panel member, and RobinCohen has been appointed as a panel member.Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark hasappointed Kirstin Baker as a non-executive director and panel member, and Robin Cohen as apanel member, to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Kirstin Baker began her role on 1September and Robin Cohen will begin on 3 October. Kirstin Baker was most recently HMTreasury’s Finance and Commercial Director. Earlier in her career Kirstin was part of the seniorteam leading the Treasury’s response to the banking crisis and was awarded a CBE for this work.Robin Cohen is an economist with over 30 years of experience in economic consulting, providingadvice to governments, regulators and businesses across multiple sectors. Board members play akey role in providing leadership and direction to the organisation, working with the chair and chiefexecutive.Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointments-to-the-competition-and-markets-authority-cma-board-and-panel 19

USEFUL BEIS GUIDANCE LINKSTotal energy statistics Funding for innovative smart energy systemshttps://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/total-energy-section-1-energy-trends Government funding for innovation in smart energy systems and technologies:UK energy sector indicators https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk- innovative-smart-energy-systemsenergy-sector-indicators Energy Companies Obligation:Household energy efficiency national brokeragestatistics https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-This series presents statistics on the Energy companies-obligation-brokerageCompany Obligation (ECO) and Green Deal(GD). It incorporates changes as set out in Renewable Heat Incentive policyresponse to the user consultation of National overviewStatistics on the Green Deal, Energy CompanyObligation and Insulation statistics. The https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reheadline releases present monthly updates of newable-heat-incentive-policy-overviewECO measures and quarterly updates of in-depth ECO statistics:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/household-energy-efficiency-national-statisticsEnergy trends and prices statistical release: 31st May 2018Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide ananalysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy pricestatistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products andcomparisons of international road fuel prices:https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/energy-trends-and-prices-statistical-release-31-may-2018 20

Heat Networks ForumBEIS Heat Networks Team is planning to focus more on the market framework for heat networks,consumer issues and the sustainability of the supply chain.To manage this, it is considering setting up another stakeholder group, with a refreshedmembership.BEIS would like to thank Heat Networks Forum members for generously giving their time andsharing their insights with our policy leads.BEIS is currently conducting an evaluation of how HNF members’ feedback has been respondedto. If you would like sight of its summary, please contact:Alison BaileyCommunications - Heat NetworksAlison’s working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and ThursdayE: [email protected] 0300 068 5103 or Tel: 01892 617294www.gov.uk/beis | https://twitter.com/beisgovukSee link on HNIP here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-networks-investment-project-hnip-scheme-overview Heat Recovery Support Programme (IHRS)We have been informed that the Industrial Heat Recovery Support Programme (IHRS) is nowopen for applications.The application registration form, application guidance, FAQs and a list of events can be foundat: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industrial-heat-recoverysupportprogramme-guidance-and-application-forms.The most interesting and new information is contained in page 13 of the document :Download Here.which gives the first look at what the new scoring criteria will be. This key information is set outbelow and is really interesting as it sets out that in this main scheme they will be scoring on thegrowth of the network over its first 15 year period and looking much closer at deliverability.This is very different from the Pilot where the future plans were just a description anddeliverability was not specifically scored. 21

How these intentions work out in the application form and detailed scoring will be veryinteresting ! We think it is important that members are aware of and understand these keymessages at an early stage and if you want to discuss these further please do contact us. 1. Volume of heat deliveredThe volume of heat delivered is the increase in heat supplied over a 15-year period from theplanned date for the completion of construction and start of operation of the defined ‘project’. Foran extension to an existing heat network, the increase in heat delivered will be the differencebetween that which would have been delivered by the existing network and that delivered by theextended network. For a new heat network, the delivered heat could be all the heat delivered bythe new network to consumers. 2. Project carbon savingsProjects will be assessed based on their predicted carbon emission savings compared to thecounterfactual heating system, over the first 15 years of operation. 3. Future Decarbonisation and Expansion Future Decarbonisation and ExpansionThis is the predicted carbon savings over the longer term that the project is aiming to deliver.Such savings could come about through extending the network to connect to more customersand/or a future switch to a different heat generating technology beyond the life of the firsttechnology. As part of this assessment we will expect to see projects providing robust evidenceto demonstrate that there is reasonable confidence that these saving will occur. 4. DeliverabilityDeliverability is the likelihood of a project being able to deliver the benefits it is claiming itwill within the proposed project timescales. It includes the level of preparation of a schemeacross a range of stakeholder, design and business development issues. A deliverable schemeis expected to be more likely to be completed on time and on budget and to have secure futureincome. 22

Ofgem NewsInfographics Innovation LinkInfographic: Promoting a sustainable energy Ofgem has launched a dedicated service tofuture support businesses looking to offer innovative products and services to the energy sector.http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/infographic-promoting-sustainable- As the energy system transforms with newenergy-future technology, the number of new players in the market is set to increase dramatically.Infographic: Energy securityhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and- These people or organisations may not beupdates/infographic-energy-security familiar with energy market rules or where to go for help.Infographic: The Energy networkhttps://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and- Ofgem’s Innovation Link will provide fast, frankupdates/infographic-energy-network feedback to innovators and help them navigate the regulatory framework. The service will enable innovators to make more informed choices when developing their products, services and business models. It is available to anyone with an innovative business proposition that has the potential to benefit consumers. The Innovation Link will also bring forward proposals in spring 2017 for a regulatory sandbox. These will let innovators trial promising new products or services in a controlled regulatory environment, while ensuring that the interests of customers are met. This will help innovators decide if their idea is viable. 23

Crown Commercial ServiceHeat Networks and Electricity GenerationAssetsThis agreement is looking to provide full lifecycle services forcustomers looking to develop a Heat Network or ElectricityGeneration Asset. This will include:Design and pre-build consultancy servicesInstallation, development or retrofitting servicesMaintenance and Operation of existing assetsIf you would like more information on the scope of thisagreement, please contact the team.Key DocumentsPrior Information Notice (PIN) in OJEU View PIN Contract Notice in OJEU Click here to download Download tender documents Tender documents are available via the following page on Contracts FinderTimescales Date*Activity September 2017 to February 2018Pre-market engagement August to September 2018Drafting of procurement documentation October 2018Publication of OJEU notice November 2018Framework Award*Please note these are indicative timescales and may be subject to change.Customer EngagementWe are looking for interested and experienced customers in Heat Networks and on-siteelectricity generation to form our dedicated customer stakeholder panel to assist in shaping theagreement. If you would like to participate, please contact the team.An initial customer webinar was hosted on 06 September 2017. The slides presented at thisevent can be found here. 24

The Crown Commercial Service will be hosting a further Customer webinar to provide an updateon the findings so far; 14 December, 12noon till 1pm. To register your attendance at the event,please click here.Initial supplier bootcamps where held on the 22, 25 and 26 of September to provide Suppliersthe first opportunity to shape the agreement. The slides presented at these events can befound here. An FAQ document collated from the sessions is available [email protected] 1-2-1 MeetingsThe Crown Commercial Service is inviting potential suppliers to a meeting with CCS to discussthe Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets project in further detail, we are aware somesuppliers attended the supplier boot camp and this is the follow up meeting as discussed.(Please see below questions and answers from the supplier boot-camp.Meetings will be carried out in November in various locations, Liverpool, London, Norwich andEdinburgh, we can also arrange teleconference calls. Please note you will be expected tocomplete a RFI (request for information)before we meet.If you are interested please get in touch vial email.Supplier Boot Camp Q&A CP1 ResponsesA sub committee made up of ukDEA members has now been finalised as a working party onupdates being made to CP1.Comments have been received reference the existing CP1 and a lot of feedback has beenreceived. A full review of the feedback has been undertaken including a great deal collectedsince the original launch of CP1. Where appropriate, specific updates have been discusseddirectly with particular experts. CP1 has been annotated and reviewed across the team and withBEIS to reach v4 draft.Checklists have been completely re-designed based on a stage-by-stage basis. These providechecks on key outputs and performance targets and provide a means of signing-off each stageas complete. It is anticipated that key outputs and documentation will be included in an evidencepack and passed from stage to stage. There are instructions for using the checklists in the firstsheet. There are still a few remaining topics that we still need to addressed and work on thesewill be progressed in the coming weeks. 25

ukDEA App New round of updates to full directory listings commencing shortly.The ukDEA will be contacting members within the next few weeks to confirm all details incorporated within the Guide.Remember that fantastic advertising opportunities within the Guide - Read more about the guide and opportunities here 26

Any dates you would like added for future newsletter editions? Send to [email protected] Industry EventsGSHPA Seminar 7th November at The Building CentreHeat Pump Deployment and Electrical Demand ManagementThis is a one day seminar which aims to build industry collaboration as conditions for significantheat pump deployment improve.Gathering both the heat pump industry,manufacturers and installers, and the electricitysupply sector will enhance the understandingbetween demand and supply.The presentations will seek to reassuregenerators and distributors that the heat pumpsector knows how to minimise its impact on thegrid.The event is aimed at heat pump specifiers, building services engineers, DNOs & the electricitysupply chain; heat pump manufacturers & distributors; heat pump installers; third party controlsspecialists; and those with an interest in Smart Grid and the potential for DSM/DSR in a heatpump context.This seminar is free to all delegates and includes light refreshments and lunch. Numbers arestrictly limited, so please do book now to secure your place. For further information and fordetails of how to book see: https://lnkd.in/eFbDKm7 27

Networking between ukDEA membersThe ukDEA encourages membership collaboration. A recent successful collaborationincorporated a member asking Simon Woodward, the ukDEA Chairman and Technical Directorwhat we charge your commercial clients for heat and what price variation mechanism youuse? Do you follow gas prices or do you view heat as a separate commodity and follow RPI oranother index?Simon put this member in contact with another member and the result was a productiveresponse with a member attaching two extracts from a briefing note about the district heatingand cooling network that is issued to all developers.The extracts are of the introductory information, plus the charging regime.The rest of the full briefing note deals mainly with technical aspects and town planning andbuilding regulations issues.The member informed the other member that the rates are adjusted annually in accordance witha price control formula that is specified in the Concession, and the relevant indices are: • The ICIS Heren Index (NBP Offer) of Gas at 31st January. • A gas mark-up updated by the RPIX. • The Climate Change Levy per kWh of gas as advised by HMRC for the Service Period. • An availability charge updated by the BEAMA Indices (50% Labour Mechanical, 50% Labour Electrical). Legal Spotlight Members’ Legal Questions?Members who have any legal questions should send all questions [email protected]. A response will then be forwarded from theukDEA’s legal members accordingly. Please supply questions to [email protected] 28

Members’ Spotlight Barlo Radiators When it comes to district heating systems, maximising plant efficiency is top of the agenda. However, to truly achieve this, it’s vital industry professionals take a whole system approach. Of course, it’s important to select the right heat source, but it’s just as vital to ensure it’s then paired with the right emitters if you want to achieve optimum performance and efficiency levels. This is where Barlo Radiators comes in – home to the most efficient and effective radiators on the market today.Barlo Radiators’ expert team has developed unique third generation technology, which means itsBarlo Hi-Lo panels and Primo emitters by sister brand Merriott can improve a district heatingsystem’s overall efficiency by up to 20% compared to conventional steel panels. In fact, theyemit energy so effectively that they perform excellently even at lower \"T (providing the optimumreturn water temperature of 40ºc) and make the perfect partner for heat interface units. Offeringthe best heat outputs matched with the biggest energy savings, Barlo and Merriott panels notonly help towards meeting stringent efficiency targets, but also deliver ongoing savings and alower carbon footprint for end users. !\"#$%&'()*%&+%,-.&/%0&/11&Boosting plant efficiency with third generation radiatorsNowadays, there are a host of panel radiators to choose from, and whilst they may all look thesame from the outside, not all are created equal. In fact, the difference in efficiency levels can bevast. The best way to distinguish one panel radiator from another is look at which ‘generation’ itfalls under. First-generation models date back to the 60s/70s and are generally bigger andheavier with a wide waterway pitch (40-54mm). This means high water content and a slow heattransfer rate. Second-generation panels (which first appeared in the 80s) are the mostcommonplace in today’s homes and whilst they do! \"#$%&$'! ()*+,-).! /#--#$! 0*-,! 1! $#234#2! \"*-4,!56676''89!-,#.!)1+!%1$!/#,*:2!-,*$2!+#:#$1-*&:!'&2#)(7!! 29

Manufactured exclusively by Barlo, third generation panels boast the narrowest waterway pitch(just 25mm), the lowest water content per kilowatt and the market’s best dynamic response. Thismeans they offer the best heat outputs (for both size (W/m2) and weight (W/kg)) of any radiatoravailable today. In fact, they give out up to 12% more heat than other radiators of the same size,so you can opt for a smaller radiator to do the same job, and rooms reach their desiredtemperature faster.!! +\".(\"2%#&345-5#\"2(%-67&#As well as delivering the biggest energy and money savings, Barlo’s third generation panels alsoprovide unrivalled heat performance at lower temperatures, making them an ideal match forrenewables and other energy-saving heat sources.This is an important consideration, as the UK looks to achieve 20% of its energy requirementfrom renewables by 2020. What’s more, with the lowest water content and the least steel, it alsoboasts the smallest carbon footprint.Matching efficiency with safetyDistrict energy systems that cater for vulnerable people (including healthcare, education, socialhousing and other public buildings), can also benefit from third-generation performance. TheBarlo LST range combines the superior heat outputs of its third-generation panels with NHS-compliant casings.The result is a safe, effective and efficient solution for buildings where safety and hygiene are apriority. Barlo LSTs are straightforward to install and easy to maintain with a unique hingemechanism for easy, low-risk cleaning and upkeep. They are also compliant with NHS SafeSurface Temperature guidelines (max. 43˚C) when operating at a maximum flow temperature. 30

!\"#$%&*8/&#Style and SubstanceFor district energy projects where high-end looks are a priority, the Barlo Design range providesan almost infinite array of styles, colours, sizes, shapes and finishes to suit every taste and décor– from premium feature emitters to sleek vertical models and stylish towel radiators. The rangealso features advanced heating technology so end users can enjoy stylish looks matched withexcellent performance. What’s more, as the only UK manufacturer of design radiators, Barlo canguarantee fast lead times of just three weeks. The Barlo Design range – Vertical PlazaBarlo Radiators – the name you can trustBarlo Radiators has more than 50 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing market-leading, Great British panel and designer radiators. It does so at its factory in Newport, Wales –the most efficient and technologically advanced of its kind in Europe. Its vast range of radiatorsmeans, whatever your district heating project, there’s something to suit any space, budget orapplication. Ultimately, if you’re looking for unparalleled quality, and independently certified,industry-leading heat outputs – Barlo is the name you can trust for radiators.For more information about Barlo Radiators visit www.barlo.co.uk or call 01633 657000.Principal contact: Mike Patching. Email: [email protected]! 31

Members’ Spotlight GEXCON Safety and risk management partners to protect people and assets Gexcon is a world-leader in the field of safety and risk management, and advanced dispersion, explosion and fire modelling. Widely known fordetailed knowledge of explosion phenomena, the company draws on more than 40 years of research, safety assessments, high profile incident investigations and physical testing to help manage risks from complex hazards. Headquartered in Norway with offices across the UK, Europe, America and Asia, Gexcon is part of the Christian Michelsen Institute in Bergen which is member of NORCE, a giant research consortium. Experienced engineers and recognised specialist experts provide risk and safety management support for every stage and requirement of an asset life cycle from design and installation to operations and decommissioning. Gexcon’s industry standard software, FLACS is used for modelling ventilation, gas dispersion, detection, fire and explosion; we also use and manage the licencing for several risk and consequence software tools created by Shell Global Solutions, the energy and petrochemical company. Working alongside safety engineers, procurement managers, operations managers and health and safety teams, Gexcon is committed to helping reduce risk to as low as reasonably practical through state-of-the-art analysis technology and expert knowledge. Risk and Safety Management from Gexcon• - Process safety planning.• - Consequence modeling.• - Advanced risk assessments.• - Training and maintaining competences.• - Regulatory classification, assessment and compliance.• - Incident investigation. Case Study: Energy Centre in an urban multi-occupancy development complex. Gexcon was commissioned to meet DSEAR regulatory compliance for an Energy Centre incorporated into the basement of a multi-use building. Tasks Creation of a 3D geometrical model of the Energy Centre using FLACS software to evaluate internal ventilation, gas dispersion and explosion. Ventilation study carried out to assess and challenge the proposed ventilation inside the building and its effect on a dispersed flammable gas cloud. Example energy centre built in FLACS. 32

Propose modifications to improve efficiency of ventilation as much as possible, reducing locationand size of dead spots.Modelling Air flow through the geometry showing areas of high (green) and low (red) ventilation.Gas dispersion and explosion modelling studies inside the building to assess the maximumflammable gas cloud sizes and the overpressure inside the building upon explosion, mitigated ornot.Gas detection evaluation and optimisation study following potential flammable releases insidethe Energy Centre to avoid the formation of hazardous flammable gas clouds.Gas Dispersion in complex geometry top view.Gas Dispersion in complex geometry side view. 33

ActivitySimulation of a set of accidental gas releases to provide detailed prediction of gas cloud size anddispersion patterns arising from different release scenarios.Establish different gas detector layouts, based on different spatial configurations and number ofdetectors.Analysis of the performance of a water-based suppression system to evaluate the effectson the explosion development.Performance of a semi quantitative risk assessment to evaluate the probability and severity of anevent, and assessment of the layers of protection using a BowTie diagram.ConclusionDispersion studies considered both full bore and small hole size releases.Based on more realistic dispersion scenarios (i.e. from smaller hole sizes), a gas detection studywas conducted. It was possible to observe that upon detection, only a small flammable cloud isformed local to the leak source.If ignited, the resulting overpressures were considered to be insignificant in relation to thevolume and design of the overall plant room enclosure.Routine maintenance in accordance with accepted best practice expected for a managed facilityare deemed sufficient to reduce the probability of a hazardous gas cloud from forming.For more information about how Gexcon can support your risk and safety managementrequirements visit www.gexcon.com/uk/ call 1925 202430 or email [email protected] contact: David Price. Email: [email protected]. David Price, Managing Director & Principal Engineer of Gexcon UK. www.gexcon.com Would you like to inform the membership of yourorganisation’s profile and role in the district energy industry? Send information to [email protected] 34

Members’ Product SpotlightMore flexibility and lower stocking costsWhen ordering an energy meter, network operators and systemintegrators often have to decide whether thedevice should be configured for installation in the inlet flow or inthe outlet flow at the time of ordering. Subsequent changes madeon site by the installer are then no longer possible.The result? Every installation situation has to be well planned inadvance, and both variants have to be kept in stock. If thesituation changes suddenly, e.g. due to pipes not beingaccessible, this can cost valuable time and money.Thanks to the latest SHARKY 775 update, you only need one meter for everything. This optioncan be re-configured for inlet flow or outlet flow on site at the touch of a button via its display,covering a wide range of applications.This allows for flexible installation, without having to specify when ordering the meter.Whether in the inlet or outlet position, horizontal, vertical or wall-mounted, the SHARKY issuitable for any installation situation.This makes ordering and planning much easier, and reduces stocking costs. Flexible on-siteconfiguration is the latest advantage offered for the installer, making it an easy, safe installation,even in small spaces.With a wide temperature range of 5 °C to 150 °C and a large selection of sizes available theSHARKY 775 is suitable both for heat metering and for cold metering. The latest release of the SHARKY 775 provides your consumption data with even more security. The SHARKY 775 can wirelessly transmit your consumption values and status data by radio, for mobile reading or fixed networks in district heating schemes. Regardless of how you receive the data, it is important to ask whether it is possible for the data to be compromised and get into the wrong hands, or whether it could be tampered with. The new GDPR regulation has sharpened thefocus on how data needs be protected against such attacks? One solutions is: OMS Version 4,Profile B. 35

The latest “OMS Version 4, Profile B” standard from the Open Metering System specification isconsidered state of the art in radio data transmission, for battery powered thermal energymeters.This high level of security is achieved through individual decryptions keys for each meter. Inorder to ensure a continuously high level of security for your consumption data, Diehl Meteringoffer a secure method of transmitting the individual keys to the customer. The SHARKY 775ensures you and your clients security requirements are met and exceeded.The objectives set out in the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aim to protectconsumers against damage or losses caused by unauthorised use of their data.This means that every time you process personal data, you must be able to prove that you havea justification to do so. Many aspects – such as volume of data, type of use, storage, andtransparency for the consumer come into play. When used correctly, the SHARKY 775 with OMSVersion 4, Profile B is the ideal meter for ensuring data security requirements for your customernetworks.Principal contact: Sylvia Varga. Email: [email protected] www.diehl.com Do you have a new innovative product you would like to share with our members? Send information to [email protected] 36

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, permanent.Benefits: • 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 development.Role 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 for thecompany 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. 37

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.www.dataenergy.co.ukProject EngineerThameswey Energy is looking for an experiencedproject or design engineer to join our in-houseexpertise co-ordinating the operation anddevelopment of our energy networks.Thameswey is a well-established owner and operator of gas-fired CHP networks in Woking and MiltonKeynes. We are undergoing an unprecedented period of expansion, including investment in a new 10MWenergy station, new heat, cooling and power distribution networks and commercial and domestic customerconnections in Woking and Milton Keynes.The Project Engineer will play a key role in meeting the challenges of delivering these projects alongsidethe day-to-day operations of our existing networks. Working with our in-house engineering maintenanceservices team and external consultants, the role includes technical evaluation of new customerconnections, advising on the performance and delivery of mechanical and electrical plannedmaintenance work, upgrades to existing infrastructure including co-ordination of specialist designconsultants and management of contractors.We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player with the relevant engineering expertise,preferably with experience in the design or operation of district heat networks. Familiarity withimplementing industry good practice would also be an advantage.Location of Position – Based at Thameswey Energy’s headquarters in Woking.Approximate salary range - £40K to £50KApplications – Applications by CV and cover letter to be sent to [email protected] 38

Position Title:Area Sales Manager – South West.Brief Description/Duties of Position :Area sales manager focusing on the project side of thebusiness. Experienced, self-motivated individual required topromote the Reflex brand in the commercial building servicesector. Ideal candidate will have experience with pressurisation and degassing systems.Location of Position:South West.Approximate Salary Range:To be discussed.Deadline for Applications:12th November 2018.Contact Details for CV:[email protected] 39

Members’ NewsHeat Interface Units can be Commissioned & Maintained RemotelyOver the InternetFor any residential building project, it would be fair to say thattime saved on site is hugely beneficial for developers,contractors and housing associations alike, helping to reduceproject costs and enabling residents to occupy properties asquickly as possible. With this in mind, Evinox Energy hasintroduced remote commissioning and warranty validation fortheir ModuSat heat interface units (HIUs), which cansignificantly reduce the cost of commissioning and time spent on site by engineers manuallychecking and adjusting settings.Many other heat interface units for communal and district heating developments require anengineer to physically attend site to set-up every individual unit manually, adding time and cost tothe project. Evinox’s electronically controlled ModuSat HIU’s feature SmartTalk communicationtechnology and can be connected over the internet to remote servers, enabling Evinox to checkthe operation of each unit remotely and adjust settings where required.Once ModuSat units are installed and ready to be commissioned the following quick andsimple process takes place: • Installer Registers ModuSat Units Using Evinox’s Online Registration Portal • Evinox Check the Operation of Each ModuSat Unit remotely • Evinox Visit site to inspect a sample of units (Around 10% of the total units) • Evinox will then certify the units and issue certificates • The Warranty period beginsThe benefits don’t just end there! During the aftercare period, following practical completion,Evinox’s SmartTalk remote communication system enables checks to be made and faults to bediagnosed away from site. Just think about the costs incurred every time an engineer is called tosite, well these costs can be avoided using Evinox’s communication system to adjust settingsremotely. It is also important to factor in on-going servicing, which maximises the life of the HeatInterface Unit and ensures optimum performance of both the HIU’s and also the wider heatnetwork. Evinox’s SmartTalk® communication system enables them to carry out scheduledmaintenance checks remotely over the internet. The system in each apartment can be fullycontrolled remotely, including timings and settings, with remote diagnostic capability and clientsupport. This can avoid unnecessary call-outs as a result of user error. Fault alarms can also bechecked by testing the operation of components.Evinox offer after-care service and maintenance plans that are available with one or two-yearcontracts providing flexibility, and additionally, combined packages for energy billing andmaintenance, all under one roof and with discounts available.Find out more about Evinox’s Heat Interface Unit Remote Warranty Validation and Service andMaintenance Plans by visiting www.evinoxenergy.co.uk or contact Evinox at [email protected] further information.Principal contact: Mike Shaw. Email: [email protected] www.evinox.co.uk 40

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# Strong political leadership has paid off for the city as Nottingham has met its 2020 climateNottingham's solar power change target to reduce its carbon emissions by 26%champion recognised for four yearsoutstanding achievement early.Long-serving City Councillor Alan Clark, who Thedied last year, has received a posthumous currentaward for his outstanding contribution to the reductionsolar industry at this year’s prestigious Solar is 39%Power Portal Awards. and the city is on target to meet 20% of itsThe awards aim to recognise leadership, energy demand from low carbon sources.innovation and best practice in the field of Councillor Sally Longford, Portfolio Holder forrenewable and clean energy. Energy and Environment, said: “This award isCllr Alan Clark was the Portfolio Holder for richly deserved and I’m pleased that EuniceEnergy and Sustainability from 2011 to 2016 was able to accept it on Alan’s behalf. Alan was passionate about his community andand took a leading role in making Nottingham wanted to make it a better place for people to live and work.the UK’s most energy self-sufficient city. CllrClark identified solar as a key part ofNottingham’s sustainable journey as it lends “With solar power, he has left a fantasticitself to accelerating other council priorities legacy to the city. It is because of Alan that oursuch as tackling fuel poverty and income council estates are a sea of solar panels. Thisgeneration to protect front line services at the directly benefits residents, as well as thesame time as meeting environmental council and the environment, and will continueresponsibilities to reduce energy demand and to do so for many years to come. Through hiscarbon emissions. unswerving commitment to this issue,Solar projects overseen by Cllr Clark include Nottingham City Council has become a leading organisation in the field of sustainability, and- One the largest UK solar panel schemes on we are determined to keep building on this tosocial housing for over 4,000 homes honour his legacy.”- Solar systems at over 45 council sites Councillor Campbell added: “It was a real- UK’s first publically owned solar car parks privilege to accept this award on behalf ofInsourcing the project management anddelivery of sustainable projects to reduce costs Alan. He was a man of such intellect but- The launch of a renewable energy frameworkto boost the growing number of solar projects someone who was so humble, kind, generous and loving. in the city.• “I’m proud of his contribution towards As well as rolling out solar projects across the sustainability and tackling climate change, and city, Cllr Clark was instrumental in thousands all he has done to make a difference to the of homes and businesses being connected to lives of people in Nottingham and beyond.the district heating system and external wall His family here in Nottingham and Blackpoolinsulation being fitted to thousands of homes, are really proud of his achievements.”as well as setting up Robin Hood Energy, theUK’s first council-owned energy companywhich has now ‘gone green’.Principal contact: Peter Szatter. Email: [email protected] www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk 42

Switch2 joins business leaders to form TheHeat Network Industry Council Council's formationNew body will work with Government to wasbuild a thriving, sustainable, affordable announced during Green Great Britain Week –heat network sector underlining the important role of heat networks in decarbonising the UK's energy supply. ItSwitch2 Energy has joined forces with twelve followed the government's launch of the £320other leading business from the community million Heat Networks Investment Project.and district heating sector to form the newHeat Network Industry Council. Claire Perry, Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth, said: “I’m delighted to see howIts focus is to create jobs and investment; many more businesses and organisations,reduce costs for both investors and customers; such as the Association for Decentralisedreduce carbon emissions; create cities that are Energy, are seizing this multi-billion poundbetter to live in; and improve customer service opportunity to energize their communities tostandards. This can be delivered if the tackle the very serious threat of climateGovernment puts in place supportive policy change.”frameworks and reduces investment risk in thesector. “The Council exists to set out ambitious commitments of what the heat networksKirsty Lambert, Director at Switch2 Energy, industry will deliver, in return for policysaid: “It is important the industry works measures which ensure heat networktogether to deliver the Government’s ambitions infrastructure projects are an attractivefor rolling out heat networks to meet the investment proposition.”climate change obligations. Switch2’s 35 yearsin operating heat networks, and expertise in The 13 members of the Council are The ADE;customer service, puts us in an ideal position BU-UK; EDF Energy; ENGIE; EON; Pinnacleto contribute to important work of the Council Power; Ramboll; Siemens; SSE; Switch2in expanding our industry.” Energy; Vattenfall; Veolia; and Vital Energi.New full-service heat network The new ESCo business combines YlemESCo partnership launches EPC's expertise in designing, building, financing and operating distributed energyCommunity and district heating provider centres, with Switch2's 35-year marketSwitch2 Energy has partnered with its sister leadership in supplying an end-to-end servicecompany Ylem EPC, a specialist energy to the community and district heating sector.contractor, to launch a new full-service heat This ranges from equipment supply, metering,network ESCo billing and pay-as-you-go, through to scheme optimisation and maintenance, energy centreSwitch2 EPC ESCo Services will provide a management and customer services.complete end-to-end service for the life of thedistrict heating scheme. This includes As an approved supplier on a number of publicfeasibility, design and construction, sector contracting frameworks, Ylem EPC cancommissioning, financing, long-term operation offer a cost effective and quick route forand maintenance, together with billing and procurement. The company can also help withcustomer services. funding for the scheme for public and private sector clients, with a number of options forSwitch2 already operates community heating cost recovery.ESCos for many leading public and privatesector housing providers, but its partnership \"Our new ESCo service removes the twowith Ylem EPC means it can now offer the full biggest barriers to heat network development,package in-house. which are project complexity and investment,\" said Kirsty Lambert, Director of Switch2. 43

She continued: \"District and community heating schemes are long-term, complicatedinfrastructure projects that rely on stable funding and an experienced delivery team with thetechnical and customer service expertise to manage the scheme through all stages of its 20-to-30year lifecycle. Switch2 and Ylem EPC have the proven abilities and track record to take care ofthe entire process.\"Richard Greaves, Director of Ylem EPC added: \"Both Ylem EPC and Switch2 have decades ofexperience in the energy and district heating sectors and we stand ready to deliver the highestquality, turnkey service to Local Authorities, housing associations and private sector housingproviders.\"He added: \"Together, Ylem EPC and Switch2 have a proven track record of providing highefficiency, reliable energy centres and communal heat schemes that comply with best practicedesign principles, such as CIBSE CP1. We can also deliver exceptional, award-winning customerservice standards. Our aim is to deliver quality, economically viable projects that deliveraffordable, low carbon heat for customers year-on-year.\"For more information https://www.switch2.co.uk/energy-billing-solutions/esco-services-community-heating/Switch2 Energy is approved as supplier on Heat Metering and BillingFrameworkHeat network specialist, Switch2 Energy, has been awarded a place on the Fife Council HeatMetering & Billing Services Framework Agreement, which will support participating localauthorities and housing providers to deliver fully compliant projects and services with the HeatNetwork (Metering and Billing) Regulations.Following a rigorous tender and assessment process, Switch2 has been fully approved to supplyheat metering and billing services and associated equipment for new and existing local authoritycommunity and district heating schemes. This will ensure that statutory obligations are met for thecollection of accurate meter readings and provision of clear billing information and bills. Althoughthe contract has only been live for four weeks, six Local Authorities have already decided tobecome early adopters of the framework, which covers both domestic and commercial propertiesattached to Local Authority operated district heat networks. Switch2 Energy was assessed fortechnical and professional conformance, as well as cost – to ensure value for money and assurestandards.To enable quick and efficient delivery of projects, participating Local Authorities will be able toaward heat metering and billing contracts directly with the approved suppliers, under pre-agreedterms and conditions - safe in the knowledge that a rigorous assessment and due diligenceprocess has already been completed. For larger or more complex projects, they can run a mini-competition to select from three Framework approved suppliers.The Framework Agreement, which is compliant with Scottish and European Procurement Law, willrun until 31 July 2022. To ensure sustainable contracts, the framework allows for call-off contractsfor up to ten years, which is in line with the average meter life span.Lee Parry, Category Manager with Fife Council, said: “Using our experience of communal anddistrict heating schemes, we’ve created the heat metering and billing multi-supplier framework.The goal of the framework is to support organisations, who supply heat through communal anddistrict heating schemes, to comply with the regulations. We look forward to working withsuppliers and local authorities.” 44

Kirsty Lambert, Director of Switch2 Energy said: “Scotland's district heating sector is growingrapidly, with full backing from the Scottish Government, which is encouraging lower carbon,affordable heat. We have partnered with Scotland's heat network providers for many years andare delighted to be a successful supplier on the Fife Council Framework. We look forward tohelping local authorities and housing providers across Scotland to procure heat metering andassociated services in an efficient and cost effective way.”Switch2 Energy has provided a complete service to the UK district and community heating sectorfor the past 35 years. The company supplies 70,000 residents and 180 clients across 500 heatnetworks. Services include equipment design, manufacture and supply, metering, billing andpay-as-you-go, through to maintenance, energy centre management and customer services.Principal contact: David FairbrotherEmail: [email protected] Would you like your organisation’s news items promoted to the ukDEA membership? Send information to [email protected] 45

How district energy contributes to The main objective of smart cities is the usesmart cities of information and communication technology (ICT) to improve quality of life of citizens and to provide real-time response to challenges2.NODA Intelligent Systems The smart city is a broad concept that aims todiscusses how district heating and empower citizens to interact with itscooling systems are cost-effective environment, to create community betweensolutions that contribute to cities and the public government, to promotedeveloping smart cities fun activities, to improve mobility and security, to foster tourism, to provide healthAround 66% of Earth population will live in cities service, to contribute to developing low-in 2050 while in 1950 was 30%1. This foreseen income sectors, as some examples.evolution of human settlement has thechallenge of keeping the COP21 agreement However, there are some detractors aboutadopted in December 2015 in Paris by 195 the benefits of the smart city concept, relatedmembers of the UN Framework Convention on to the fact that smart technologies could beClimate Change. used in a way that infringes upon people’s privacy3.This mainly consists of providing a frameworkfor combating global warming worldwide with Read more here:the key objective of limiting the rise in globaltemperature to below 2ºC. In that sense, cities https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/how-will need to improve its efficiency in resource district-energy-contributes-to-smart-consumption and use of urban services. cities/46334/One strategy of several cities around the worldto face this challenge is to evolve to becomesmart cities.What does it mean? A smart city is an urbandevelopment vision that integrates connectivitybetween infrastructures, facilities and citizensby means of data-driven solutions to manageneeds of urban areas.Principal contact: Patrick Isacson Email: [email protected] www.noda.se 46

DMS – The only choice for MMSP MeteringAs the number of domestic Heat Pumps being installed in the UK under the Governments RHI(Renewable Heat Incentive) scheme continues to increase, an additional initiative is nowavailable.It’s called the Metering and Monitoring Service Package (MMSP), a scheme administered byOFGEM, and those who apply for it as part of a heat pump installation can receive additionalfinancial support to pay for the provision and use of MMSP over a 7-year period.MMSP essentially includes an OFGEM compliantenergy meters and a data-collection system toenable the availability of detailed ongoing data on theperformance of the heat pump, which is used toimprove efficiency and aid in the diagnosis ofproblems should the need arise.DMS’s Sontex 440 and 449 SuperStatic EnergyMeters are the only approved meters for use withinthis application, and we are proud to be working withsome of the UK’s major Heat Pump manufacturersand suppliers in the provision of this service.The Sontex 449 and 440 heat meters operate usinga unique and patented Static measurement principle which, unlike some ultrasonic technologies,operates independently of water impurities and has no influence from magnetite fouling, orreflection or misdirection of signals.The Sontex range is available with multiple output options these meters also incorporate theOFGEM requirement of a 1 pulse per Wh output, and can operate within glycol based systemswith up to a 70% concentration.For more information on MMSP metering please contact...**Interested in training on MMSP metering? Apply for our free lunch and learn sessions today...01773 534555 / www.dmsltd.com / [email protected] contact: Heidi Scannell Email: [email protected] www.dmsltd.com 47

Vital Energi Named as “One to To support the development and qualityWatch” by the Sunday Times standards of these projects we continue to focus on collaborating with clients and supplyThe Sunday Times has named us as one of chain to deliver sustainable and viablethe ten “Ones to Watch” in their 14th Annual technical solutions as well as create andTop Track 250 League Table. The “Ones to evolve new technologies to provide secure andWatch” showcase companies whose sustained reliable heating for our future.”growth or plans for the future merit specialrecognition. Our turnover has grown by 172% over 4 years, with growth set to continue following recentThe announcement yesterday in the Sunday project awards of some of the largest heatTimes is the second time we have been network projects in the UK including new Localrecognised after listing us at 54th in the Profit Authority District Heating networks suchTrack 100 in 2017. as Energetik's Heat Networks, Leeds City Heat Network and the Strathclyde University HeatJoint Managing Director, Ian Whitelock Network in the centre of Glasgow as well asexplains, “We are delighted to be listed in the Public Sector energy efficiency schemes, suchSunday Times for the second time which is as for NHS Lothian and major Private Sectorgreat recognition of what the Vital team has Commercial and Residential projects includingachieved. Battersea Power Station.“The UK Government are supporting thedevelopment of up to £2billion of Heat NetworkProjects to decarbonise heat in citiesthroughout the UK.Principal contact: Brendan Clancy Email: [email protected] www.vitalenergi.co.uk 48

SWEP 2-stage units chosen for Wembley Park developmentRamboll, the consulting engineers for Quintain’s prestigious Wembley Park development, havespecified SWEP 2-stage brazed plate heat exchanger (BPHE) units to drive the single heatnetwork that will serve the site.The Wembley Park development includes residential, commercial and office buildings as well asthe iconic 12,500 seat capacity Wembley Arena. When complete the network will serve around5,300 new homes as well as approximately 65,000m2 of commercial and retail space.Ramboll has designed the district heating system for the development, which is a modern lowtemperature hot water network (LTHW). The system is based from a single energy centre whichfeeds 20 separate sub-station buildings, linked through a district heating network ofapproximately 2.5km in length.The SWEP 2-stage BPHE units that drive the system combine a preheater and an afterheater,thereby allowing returned water from the radiator circuit heat exchanger to be used to preheatwater intended for domestic use. SWEP is delivering the units in collaboration with Frese UK andFortes Import BV, which is building the components that house the 2-stage BPHEs.Christer Frennfelt, SWEP Business Development Manager District Energy said; “We aredelighted to have won this business for the Wembley Park development. It is a major landmarkfor SWEP in UK for delivering BPHE through substations and specially for 2-stage, which willdeliver significant energy and cost savings to our customers.”About SWEPSWEP is the world’s leading supplier of compact brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHEs). Theseproducts are used where heat needs to be transferredefficiently in air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, andindustrial applications. SWEP is close to its customers,with representation in more than 50 countries and itsown dedicated sales force in more than 20 countries.Highly efficient production units in Sweden, the USA, Malaysia, Slovakia and China enableSWEP to serve customers all over the world. SWEP is part of the global Dover Corporation,which is a multi-billion-dollar, NYSE-traded, diversified manufacturer of a wide range ofproprietary products and components for industrial and commercial use.Principal contact: Christer Frennfelt Email: [email protected] www.swep.net 49