Gareth Jones BSC(HONS)
FairHeat
gareth.jones@fairheat.com

Prof Phil Jones CENG, FCIBSE, MEI, MASHRAE, MSC
Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
phil.jones3@beis.gov.uk

EUR ING Freddie Valletta BA(HONS), MENG, CENG, MCIBSE
FairHeat
freddie.valletta@fairheat.com

Lucy Sherburn, MENG
FairHeat
lucy.sherburn@fairheat.com

Abstract

Heat networks are a key part of the Government’s strategy to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The heat network market is set to grow rapidly, and the Government is encouraging its
growth with financial support and a new regulatory regime, in recognition of the Climate
Change Committee’s recommendation that around 18% of UK heat should come from heat
networks by 2050. In support of market development heat networks are on a trajectory to
become a regulated utility, similar to gas and electricity.

Underpinning this, a Heat Networks Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) is to be put in
place to ensure a minimum level of performance and reliability for heat networks, with good
consumer outcomes. Work has recently begun to determine the necessary governance
structures, technical specifications and procedures that will be required to meet the aims for the
scheme.

This paper sets out progress in designing/developing a scheme that will provide credible
assurance of the quality/performance of heat networks and demonstrate compliance to
technical standards.