‘We encourage anyone interested to visit the new website and find out how they can connect to the network’
The network will include a new energy centre(Image: Hull City Council)
Businesses can tap into plans for Hull’s ambitious green energy project following the launch of a new website. The innovative new Hull District Heat Network will see a raft of businesses harness the power of waste heat to create low carbon heat.
The Hull network will save an estimated 110,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent over 40 years, thanks to the heated water completing loop of the district network through insulated underground pipes. Now local businesses can find out all the low-carbon infrastructure project, with the new website acting as a central source for the Hull Heat Network.
Delivered by Vital Energi in partnership with Hull City Council, the scheme will reduce the city’s reliance on gas and provide a reliable and affordable source of heat for connected buildings. The Hull Heat Network has secured investment from the Green Heat Network Fund, Levelling Up Partnership, and the National Wealth Fund to deliver the low-carbon heat project across the city centre.
The new website explains how the Hull Heat Network works, the benefits of connecting to the network, and how organisations can register their interest. Also included are regular project updates, frequently asked questions, and details about current works.
Once operational, the Hull Heat Network will improve air quality and support Hull’s journey towards a more sustainable future. It will also reduce Hull City Council’s energy bills and generate additional revenue, helping to support wider council services for residents across the city.
The project will also serve up wider economic benefits, including a £2m investment into local communities by Vital Energi, strengthen local supply chains, and provide future job opportunities.
Counc Charles Quinn, cabinet portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council, said: “The launch of our new website provides a platform where you can learn about the Hull Heat Network and the many benefits it will bring to the city.
“Heat networks are a proven way to provide dependable, low-carbon heating and will play a key role in helping Hull to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable growth. We encourage anyone interested to visit the new website and find out how they can connect to the network.”
District heat networks consists of a series of pipes, used to transport heated water to buildings connected to the network. By tapping into energy from waste heat, the network will provide resilient, low carbon heat. Water within the network is heated by a heat source and then completes a loop of the district heat network, providing heat to connected buildings before returning to the heat source.
A number of UK cities, such as London, Glasgow, and Manchester already have similar systems in place, while other towns and cities are currently exploring opportunities to develop similar systems.
Last month, businesses and organisations were invited to help shape Hull’s low-carbon future. Hull City Council was seeking responses from potential suppliers of waste or surplus heat to the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN).
The new website can be found here.
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