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Heat Networks

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Welcome to the era of low-carbon heating

Power On is driving the electrification and decarbonisation of heat across the UK.

Our sustainable Heat Networks give high-rise developers a future-proof alternative to gas, delivering 75–80% carbon savings from day one and exceeding Future Homes Standard requirements.

Plus, they’ll become increasingly low-carbon over time, as the electricity grid continues to decarbonise – with no need for retrofitting, bolt-on technologies or adaptions.

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What is a Heat Network?

Heat Networks are a centralised way of providing heat and hot water for a city, campus or housing development, eliminating the need for individual boilers or electric heaters in each building.

An underground pipe system that distributes heat from a central energy source to multiple buildings, or to multiple residences or offices within one building, Heat Networks are a crucial tool for reducing carbon emissions. They promote lower electrical loads, as well as being space-saving, reliable and cost-effective for developers and end-users

What Heat Network solutions do Power On offer?

  • Community Heat Hub

    Community Heat Hubs

    Community Heat Hubs use renewable heat sources with high-efficiency heat pumps to deliver 100% of the heating and hot water for high-rise residential developments, providing a reliable, low-carbon alternative to gas.

    Community Heat Hubs
  • Ground Source Heat Pump

    Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps

    Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps use shared ground arrays to deliver efficient, cost-effective heating, hot water and cooling, while minimising demand on the electricity grid.

    Ground Source Heat Pump

Why are Heat Neatworks so important?

Approximately 23% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK currently come from heating homes and workplaces, but the Future Homes Standard set in motion a transformative journey. Reducing carbon emissions and finding alternative energy solutions is now a top priority for the UK.

  1. 2022

    All new homes must deliver a 31% reduction in carbon emissions

  2. 2025

    All new homes must be zero-carbon ready. Gas will no longer be permitted in new-build developments, and homes must deliver a 75–80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to 2013 standards.

  3. 2050

    The UK aims to reach net zero carbon emissions, with all new and existing homes operating without fossil fuels and fully aligned with zero-carbon standards.

This ambitious agenda poses a significant and immediate challenge for UK developers. Power On has been actively involved in consultations with government
and industry task forces to ensure we’re leading the way in developing pioneering, government-regulated solutions for zero-carbon-ready energy.

Our low carbon Heat Networks are the greenest heating upgrade available – sustainable, cost-effective solutions to reduce carbon emissions and help you meet the challenges of moving towards a greener future.

Our Heat Projects

We’re supporting the delivery of over 27,700 heat network connections across live and in-construction developments.

    • “After a competitive tender process, we chose BUUK because their team listened and understood what we needed and worked tirelessly to deliver to our brief.”

      James SaundersChief Executive, Quintain

    • “BUUK’s expertise across all utilities meant that we were able to work with them as a one-stop shop for the utility networks for GMV, saving valuable time and costs.”

      Chris GennerGMV Project Director, Taylor Wimpey Central London

    • “BUUK has a very strong record in implementing district energy networks that deliver both carbon emission savings and lower fuel bills for residents.”

      Phil RobinsHead of Major Projects, St. Modwen

    • “We have been working with BUUK since 2008 and they are an essential part of the team delivering the infrastructure at King’s Cross Central. They have been flexible, innovative, and always willing to work with us when plans have changed. With their help, we have been able to provide our occupiers with 21 st -century infrastructure and deliver our targeted carbon savings of around 60%.”

      Anthony PeterProject Director, Argent

      Our Heat Network solutions