Exhibiting at the Local Government Association Conference & Exhibition, we built new connections with local authorities and explored how heat networks could resolve local challenges to achieving net zero.
Last week, the Local Government Association (LGA) hosted their annual Exhibition and Conference in Liverpool attended by key stakeholders across local and national government.
Exhibiting at the conference for the first time, we were pleased to connect with councillors from a range of local authorities and cities across the UK and discuss the role of heat networks in meeting local energy challenges.
‘People first’ was one of three key themes of the LGA’s event. We enjoyed talking to local authorities about the residents in their boroughs, and discussing how we apply a people-centred approach to our heat network projects.
As we design and develop local heat networks, our aim is that our heat networks bring additional benefits both to the customers they serve and to the communities where they are built. We are working hand in hand with local stakeholders and partners to ensure our engagement with and investment in communities focuses on locally-identified priorities.
In partnership with Ameresco, we’re committed to delivering £61.5 million of social value in Bristol. This includes local supply chain spending, job creation, and funding initiatives. Recently, we were pleased to launch our latest project, collaborating with the local community to transform hoardings with artwork produced by local people.
In Scotland, we are focused on establishing a robust career pathway for the heat networks sector, partnering with local organisations to develop a programme and engage with schools.
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