When you have several existing heat networks it can be difficult to assess their current performance and to prioritise which networks require attention. FairHeat can support in the analysis of heat network portfolios to determine the optimal approach in addressing heat network performance. This includes assessing data quality, how data is used and analysed, development of performance metrics to tackle priority issues, and producing a strategy paper for internal use.
Heat tariffs are often not set correct, are updated too infrequently, do not use the full heat meter data available, and do not have an appropriate tariff structure. This can lead to under or over recovery of heat charges and a lack of incentive for customers, particularly commercial connections, to ensure that their system is not impacting negatively on the overall performance of the heat network resulting in higher heat charges for others on the network. There is also an increasing move to greater tariff calculation transparency for residents and, therefore, it is essential that all heat network operators have a tariff that is justifiable to consumers. For both new and existing sites, FairHeat can provide tariff calculation for resident and commercial connections.
All viable unmetered heat networks must carry out technical and cost-effective assessments for the installation of heat meters and heat cost allocators. The deadline for these assessments is November 2021 and all heat meters must be fitted by September 2022. FairHeat can support by classifying buildings, undertaking the assessment, and notifying the government to ensure that the heat networks are compliant.
The Heat Networks: Code of Practice for the UK (CP1 2020) outlines minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of heat networks. In addition, there are requirements to ensure that customers are protected and understand their own obligations. FairHeat can carry out the necessary reporting to ensure that these minimum requirements are met. In addition, FairHeat provide support and guidance in understanding and implementing CP1 2020.
The Heat Trust is a voluntary organization that aims to provide protection for heat network customers. Many heat network operators have, or a seeking to, join the Heat Trust to improve their customer service standards. FairHeat can provide guidance and support for organisations that are interested in joining the Heat Trust.
There is often a performance gap between the design intent and the actual performance observed, which can lead to higher operational costs and carbon emissions. In Nov 2020 the GLA have set out energy monitoring guidance to monitor and report against the "be seen" requirement. Local authorities will secure the reporting requirements through the S106 agreement in planning.
FairHeat provides support to clients by:
Developing reporting requirements for heat networks to be applied by Local Authorities through planning
Providing metering plans that will enable energy performance reporting to be developed and implemented.
Producing reports, for the developer at built stage, to confirm that metering installation is complete and correctly calibrated.
Reporting to the building owner in use-stage, on energy performance data annually for at least 5 years, including causes and mitigation measures for non-compliance with design performance.
When you have several existing heat networks it can be difficult to assess their current performance and to prioritise which networks require attention. FairHeat can support in the analysis of heat network portfolios to determine the optimal approach in addressing heat network performance. This includes assessing data quality, how data is used and analysed, development of performance metrics to tackle priority issues, and producing a strategy paper for internal use.
Heat tariffs are often not set correct, are updated too infrequently, do not use the full heat meter data available, and do not have an appropriate tariff structure. This can lead to under or over recovery of heat charges and a lack of incentive for customers, particularly commercial connections, to ensure that their system is not impacting negatively on the overall performance of the heat network resulting in higher heat charges for others on the network. There is also an increasing move to greater tariff calculation transparency for residents and, therefore, it is essential that all heat network operators have a tariff that is justifiable to consumers. For both new and existing sites, FairHeat can provide tariff calculation for resident and commercial connections.
All viable unmetered heat networks must carry out technical and cost-effective assessments for the installation of heat meters and heat cost allocators. The deadline for these assessments is November 2021 and all heat meters must be fitted by September 2022. FairHeat can support by classifying buildings, undertaking the assessment, and notifying the government to ensure that the heat networks are compliant.
The Heat Networks: Code of Practice for the UK (CP1 2020) outlines minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of heat networks. In addition, there are requirements to ensure that customers are protected and understand their own obligations. FairHeat can carry out the necessary reporting to ensure that these minimum requirements are met. In addition, FairHeat provide support and guidance in understanding and implementing CP1 2020.
The Heat Trust is a voluntary organization that aims to provide protection for heat network customers. Many heat network operators have, or a seeking to, join the Heat Trust to improve their customer service standards. FairHeat can provide guidance and support for organisations that are interested in joining the Heat Trust.
There is often a performance gap between the design intent and the actual performance observed, which can lead to higher operational costs and carbon emissions. In Nov 2020 the GLA have set out energy monitoring guidance to monitor and report against the “be seen” requirement. Local authorities will secure the reporting requirements through the S106 agreement in planning.
FairHeat provides support to clients by:
Developing reporting requirements for heat networks to be applied by Local Authorities through planning
Providing metering plans that will enable energy performance reporting to be developed and implemented.
Producing reports, for the developer at built stage, to confirm that metering installation is complete and correctly calibrated.
Reporting to the building owner in use-stage, on energy performance data annually for at least 5 years, including causes and mitigation measures for non-compliance with design performance.
