[FAQ] What is the plan for the Bristol heat network?

We’re working to expand the existing Bristol heat network and develop new networks, with the long-term goal to interconnect them to serve the local community with reliable, low carbon heat. Our goal is to provide enough heat for the equivalent of 12,000 homes by 2030.

We plan to use a combination of air source heat pumps (ASHP) and water source heat pumps (WSHP) to support the majority of yearly demand. Additional capacity for winter peaks will be supported by thermal stores and electric boilers. Our long-term goal is to bring in waste heat from outside of the city centre to support further expansion.