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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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Getting the right technology in the right place: Understanding fourth and fifth-generation heat networks

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...

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Brent Cross Town gets approval for London’s first large scale, all-electric energy centre

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...

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Building skills for net zero: launch of the Heat Network Suite

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. 

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Vattenfall and Midlothian Council win award for collaborative partnership

Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL), a partnership between Vattenfall and Midlothian Council, has been awarded the Collaborative Partnership Award at this year’s prestigious Accelerate to ...

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Maximising the benefits of heat networks for customers with expert onboarding

At Brent Cross Town, our proactive and collaborative customer onboarding experience ensures that customers feel comfortable with their new utility.

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Groundbreaking campus connection goes live as University of Bristol's new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus taps into Vattenfall's Bristol heat network

Vattenfall has connected the University of Bristol’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus Academic Building to its citywide heat network.

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Shawfair’s first homes connected to the MEL heat network

We are happy to announce the latest developments on our MEL heat network; we have now connected the first homes in Shawfair, with first customers benefitting from receiving low carbon heatin...

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The architecture of heat: designing developments for a low carbon Scotland

Andy Yuill, Director of Asset Management, provides a detailed exploration of the critical factors to consider when selecting low carbon heating solutions for new developments. His insights s...

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Sparking young minds: introducing kids to heat networks

Inspiring curiosity today to help grow the next generation of heat network champions.

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