Across our regions, abundant sources of untapped heat, such as waste incineration, industrial processes, surface water, and geothermal reserves, are waiting to be harnessed. These resources, often overlooked, represent a transformative opportunity to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while creating a resilient and future-proof energy infrastructure.

Councils, local authorities, and governments can lead the way by identifying and cataloguing heat sources within their constituencies, while fostering partnerships with industries and stakeholders. To achieve this vision, it is crucial for new and future commercial enterprises to design in heat recovery and offtake solutions from the outset, ensuring surplus heat is captured and effectively utilised.