Local authorities have a key role to play in making heat networks succeed. Their involvement, particularly in the development stages, can help realise the benefits of heat networks, while also delivering jobs and growth. In order to address the capacity and capability challenges which local authorities identified as barriers to heat network deployment in the UK, the government set up the Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU) in 2013.
The Heat Networks Delivery Unit provides grant funding and guidance to local authorities in England and Wales for heat network project development. Since its inception, HNDU has run 13 funding rounds, awarding £37.8 million in total. Over 300 unique projects have so far been supported across 188 local authorities.
Round 14 is available to following eligible applicants:
- registered social landlords
- NHS Trusts
- Universities
- other government departments
- property developers
Round 14 is open to applications until 31 October 2024.