The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) is hosting a series of upcoming webinars exploring key topics relevant to district energy and the transition to net zero. These sessions provide useful insights and practical guidance that relate to the themes within our District Energy hub. You can read the government response to the heat network zoning consultation here.
Government Response to Heat Network Zoning Consultation: Introduction
Wednesday 4 February | 12:30 - 13:30
This webinar provides an introduction to the government's response to the Heat Network Zoning consultation, outlining key feedback, decisions taken and what to expect from future sessions. It will be an insightful session for local authorities, heat network developers and others involved in the sector, with an opportunity to ask questions.
Defining Heat Network zones: Roles and Identifying Zones
Wednesday 11 February | 13:00 - 14:00
In this session, the DESNZ will explore how heat network zones will take shape, the roles of zoning bodies, how zones are identified and how zone boundaries are refined and designated.
Heat network zones in practice: Heat sources, connections and existing networks
Thursday 19 February | 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar will explain key Heat Network Zoning policy in practice, including which buildings may be required to connect to a heat network, options for voluntary connections, how heat networks can feed into zones and the interaction between zoning and existing networks.
Delivering Heat Network Zones: Developer Appointment (competition and consenting)
Thursday 26 February | 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will discuss the practical delivery of Heat Network Zones, covering zone delivery areas, delivery models, the competed process to assess zone developers, consenting processes and more.
Government Response to Heat Network Zoning Consultation: Bringing Zones to Life - Operation
Wednesday 4 March | 12:30 - 13:30
In this session, DESNZ experts will explore the operational phase for zones, covering zone construction, monitoring, emissions limits, zone review, and enforcement and appeals processes.