District heating plans warm up as £320m funding drive moves forward

Michael Holder
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Plans confirmed that aim to leverage up to £1bn investment in low carbon heat networks across the UK

A new £320m funding drive aimed at boosting low carbon sources of heating for homes and businesses has been officially launched by the government this week in a bid to stimulate private investment in expanding...

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