Vattenfall secures green light for all-electric Bristol heat network

James Murray
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An artist's impression of the all-electric Bath Road Energy Centre in Bristol / Credit: Vattenfall
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An artist's impression of the all-electric Bath Road Energy Centre in Bristol / Credit: Vattenfall

Plans approved for giant heat pump at Bath Road Energy Centre that promises to provide low carbon heating and hot water to thousands of homes and businesses

Bristol's expanding heat network received a further boost today, with confirmation that plans from energy giant Vattenfall for a new all-electric energy centre have been approved by the city council...

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