The Heat Networks Industry Council

The Heat Networks Industry Council (HeatNIC) is a joint industry and Government forum that exists to grow the low-carbon heat network sector and help deliver long-term transformation of the UK energy system. Industry members committed to investing in the growth of the sector have come together with representatives from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance to ensure that heat networks can play a pivotal role in meeting our net zero targets. At a time when we are asking more questions about the future of energy in the UK, heat networks are a big part of the answer. The Committee on Climate Change predicts that heat networks will need to provide about 20% of total heat by 2050 to deliver net zero. They currently provide about 2 – 3%. Delivering the 20% that target will require £60 – £80 billion of investment and create about 30,000 jobs across the UK. This is a significant investment and job creation opportunity and the largest heat network investment opportunity in Europe.