We're working to deliver low carbon heating and hot water to homes and businesses across the UK.
We're helping the UK achieve its net zero ambitions by developing large, city-scale low carbon heat networks.
What we do
We design, build and operate low carbon, city-scale heat networks.
We're proud to partner with like-minded and forward thinking local authorities and developers and support them on their decarbonisation journey.
Our heat networks
The Bristol heat network
We're expanding the heat network to support Bristol City Council's city-scale decarbonisation. The network currently serves almost 6,000 customers.
The MEL heat network
Through our joint venture with Midlothian Council, the MEL heat network will intitially supply 3,000 customers and welcomed its first customers in 2024.
The Brent Cross Town heat network
We're working in partnership with Related Argent and Barnet Council to deliver a heat network for 6,700 new homes and three million square feet of commercial space.
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Why heat networks?
Listen to our team to learn how heat networks are a core part of the Vattenfall vision and mission, and how they are supporting the UK to meet its climate targets.
Our vision
For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernised our way of living through innovation and cooperation.
Our purpose is to enable the fossil freedom that drives society forward. We believe that fossil freedom is the only way society can progress. It's what we're working towards: a future where everyone can choose fossil free ways to move, make and live.
To succeed we must become fossil free ourselves. Vattenfall is aiming for net zero by 2040 across its own operations, suppliers and customers.
Vattenfall has been in the UK for more than 15 years, supporting this vision and making a key contribution towards enabling the UK to reach net zero. We have around 500 employees working for fossil freedom in the UK through our four businesses: onshore wind, offshore wind, electricity networks and heat networks.
Recognition and awards
‘Green Heat Project of the Year’ at Business Green’s annual awards
Our Bristol project was hailed as a 'visionary collaboration' for the scale of the emissions savings and the project's ability to provide a template for other cities to follow.
‘Clean Energy Scheme Award’ at Regen’s 2024 Green Energy Awards
The judging panel commended Bristol City Leap and Vattenfall for their innovative and game-changing approach to city-scale decarbonisation.
'Heat Project’ winner at the Association of Decentralised Energy’s Awards
The project was recognised for leading the way in the heat network industry through its process of partnering, financing and expansion.
Our clients and partners
We're a trusted partner for local authorities and developers looking for large, city-scale decarbonisation of heat.
Latest news and insights
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Midlothian’s industrial past fuels a future of innovation, building on its legacy to drive sustainable progress.
What makes MEL stand out? A blueprint for innovative energy partnerships
MEL is a UK joint venture leading low-carbon energy projects. Discover what sets us apart in our latest blog.
From procurement to partnership: how Midlothian Energy Limited was formed
Midlothian saw a chance to deliver low-carbon heat to Shawfair—realised through expert energy investment.
Our team
Our team is based in Bristol, London and Scotland and is working on projects across the UK.
Contact us
Vattenfall Heat UK
If you are a customer on one of our heat networks, please visit our heat customers website or contact us on 0808 143 3633.
London
70 St Mary Axe
London
EC3A 8BE
Edinburgh
The Tun Building
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8PJ
Bristol
Bristol City Leap
101 Victoria Street
BS1 6PU