Future Proofing Heat. For Good.
Britain produces enough waste heat to warm all our homes. Existing and emerging industries, such as steel, cement, waste-to-energy, data centres and more, generate vast amounts of recoverable heat that currently goes unused.
Heat networks that harness waste heat and local renewable power sources can deliver cheaper, more stable heating for homes and businesses. By replacing imported gas with domestically generated heat, they strengthen UK energy security, keep more money within regional economies, and cut exposure to volatile fuel markets. At the same time, using heat that would otherwise be wasted provides one of the fastest, lowest-cost routes to reducing carbon emissions across the built environment.
NO HEAT WASTED. NO HOME COLD.
Resilient Energy Strategies
Heat Sources
Across our regions, abundant sources of untapped heat – such as waste incineration, industrial processes, surface water, and geothermal reserves – are waiting to be harnessed.
Heat Transmission
Regional-scale heat transmission infrastructure, also known as Heat Highways, is the mechanism for transporting waste heat over long distances.
Thermal Energy Storage
Linking renewable electricity with heat networks and thermal storage becomes a powerful tool for the future UK energy system.
Sector Coupling
Green Energi Havens can unlock the full potential of British energy, creating a future where nothing goes to waste.
Community Energy
Across Scandinavia, heat networks are treated as long-term public infrastructure, often owned by municipalities or community bodies and operated for the benefit of the people they serve.
Reimagining the Future of Heat
The green energy transition is not solely defined by new technologies; it requires a fundamental rethinking of how heat moves through our buildings, streets, and communities. From regional heat highways to local shared systems, these perspectives point towards a cleaner, more resilient way of delivering heat.
