Ambitious heat network rollout could save UK £161bn by 2050

Stuart Stone
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District heating networks promise to cut generation costs and require less investment than individual air source heat pumps in every scenario tested by ADE Heat Networks

The widespread roll out of heat networks across the UK could slash carbon emissions and deliver cost savings of up to £6.45bn a year, according to new industry figures that suggest district heating systems...

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