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Bristol Heat Network

The Bristol heat network will be the lowest cost, lowest carbon solution for over 40% of Bristol’s buildings.

Explore our interactive map of the Bristol heat network below to see which areas and buildings the heat network currently serves, the routes for upcoming expansion and our longer-term plans to serve low carbon heat as widely as possible in the city.

Heat networks

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Large scale heat networks are one of the most effective and efficient ways of decarbonising heat in urban areas, so the network expansion is vital for Bristol’s long-term, low carbon future.
Dom Barton, Director of Bristol Heat Networks at Vattenfall

2050 Vision

See how we’ll connect Bristol with a citywide low carbon heat network.

Welcome Building

Explore our new development case study on Welcome Building.

Temple Fire Station

Explore our retrofit case study on Temple Fire Station.

The Bristol heat network in 2025: 11,500 homes equivalent committed to decarbonising their heating systems

Recognition and awards

‘Green Heat Project of the Year’ at Business Green’s annual awards

Our Bristol project was hailed as a 'visionary collaboration' for the scale of the emissions savings and the project's ability to provide a template for other cities to follow.

Bristol Regen Energy Award

‘Clean Energy Scheme Award’ at Regen’s 2024 Green Energy Awards

The judging panel commended Bristol City Leap and Vattenfall for their innovative and game-changing approach to city-scale decarbonisation. 

'Heat Project’ winner at the Association of Decentralised Energy’s Awards

The project was recognised for leading the way in the heat network industry through its process of partnering, financing and expansion.

More information

Read the main findings in the report FAQs and request a copy of the report.

Request our updated Technical Specifications and Part L Guidance.

Frequently asked questions and answers about connecting to the Bristol heat network

Meet the team

Jon Sankey
Head of Business Development Bristol
Andrew Foulkes
Andrew Foulkes
Account Director
Veronica Hale
Account Director
Marie-claire Overton
Account Director
Amy Mutch
Amy Mutch
Account Executive

Contact us

Vattenfall Heat UK

If you are a customer on one of our heat networks, please visit our heat customers website or contact us on 0808 143 3633.  

heat.uk@vattenfall.com

London
70 St Mary Axe
London
EC3A 8BE

Edinburgh
The Tun Building
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8PJ

Bristol
Bristol City Leap
101 Victoria Street
BS1 6PU