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The UK and Denmark cross-market knowledge sharing

Recently, Vattenfall colleagues were invited to Denmark by the Danish Board of District Heating, to share and gather cross-market knowledge about heat networks in Denmark and the UK

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£13.5mn government funding unlocks next phase of Bristol heat network

The Bristol heat network has been awarded £13.5 million from the Government’s Green Heat Network Fund to deliver the Temple Quarter heat network project.

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From Michigan to Midlothian: a transatlantic visit focused on climate action

We recently welcomed a group of students from Western Michigan University to our Edinburgh office, travelling all the way from across the pond to learn about Scotland’s approach to low...

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Connecting communities: 100th property joins the MEL heat network

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...

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Vattenfall supports new research on heat network regulation with BPF

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.

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Green light for Bristol heat network low carbon energy centre

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.

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Opening doors to the heat network industry for local students

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...

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Brent Cross Town awards £50,000 Community Fund

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.

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Ofgem regulation - what changes will regulation bring?

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.

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Turning waste into warmth: How energy from waste can help heat our homes

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. 

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