News and insights

We’ve recently connected the 100th property to the MEL heat network in Midlothian – a major milestone for the operations of our local, Scotland team. Properties are currently con...

We’re pleased to be supporting a new piece of research, commissioned by the British Property Federation (BPF), to examine the impact of heat network regulation on the property sector.

Plans have been approved by Bristol City Council for the Bath Road Energy Centre, marking the latest milestone in Vattenfall’s expansion of the Bristol heat network.

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting skills development and raising awareness of low carbon heat networks, we were pleased to host an engineering presentation to students at Edinb...

The recipients of Brent Cross Town’s 2025 Community Fund have been announced, with a total of £50,000 being awarded to six projects operating in the London Borough of Barnet.

As of 27th January 2026, the heat network industry is regulated by Ofgem. All customers connected to a heat network are now assured the same protections as any other energy consumer.

Andy Yuill, Head of Engineering, writes about how using energy from waste is a practical, local solution that makes our energy lower carbon and more secure for years to come. 

When people talk about the future of low-carbon heating, the conversation can often turn to “generations” of heat networks, and most recently, to the promise of fifth generation systems. But...

Planning permission has been granted for London’s first large scale, all-electric energy centre at Brent Cross Town, signalling a landmark moment in the capital’s journey to becoming net zer...

Ben Carter, Account Director in our Scotland team, shares insights on Vattenfall’s pivotal role in launching the Heat Network Suite at the Energy Training Academy in Midlothian.