UK allocates £90 million to low-carbon heat networks
New and upgraded heat networks are expected to serve more than 750,000 homes, according to the government.
Event / data period: 2026-09-23
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The UK government announced £90 million on 23 September to build heat networks and repair faulty pipes. These systems can distribute excess heat from sources such as data centres or factories to multiple buildings through pipes.
Officials said more than 750,000 homes are expected to benefit from lower-cost heating under the programme. The announcement also says a major project near the River Thames could unlock up to £5 billion in investment and up to 2,000 jobs; these are government projections.
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Source-reported figure
Measurement or forecast published by the official source.
- Homes expected to benefit, according to the UK government
- ≥750,000 homes
- 2026-09-23 · Target
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Stores the source-reported value and period without conversion or an independent forecast.
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Subjects and places
Subject proposals
- Heating and coolingSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: heat networkswww.gov.uk ↗
- Climate changeSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: low-carbonwww.gov.uk ↗