The future of heat networks
Episode 142 of the FOOTPRINT+ podcasts podcast, hosted by FOOTPRINT+, titled "The future of heat networks" was published on June 21, 2025 and runs 45 minutes.
June 21, 2025 ·45m · FOOTPRINT+ podcasts
Summary
The heat network sector is undergoing a major transformation. The Government has ambitious plans to grow the sector as a low carbon form of heating and wants to introduce zoning in England where new and existing buildings within zones will be required to connect to heat networks. Our expert panel will share their experiences of delivering heat networks, and explore the impact of zoning and of new regulations on real estate and what this will mean for developers, investors and the wider property sector. Chairperson Sophie Goddard, Director of ESG - Canary Wharf Group Speakers Rob Wall, Assistant Director - British Property Federation Mike Reynolds, CEO - Gren Energy Benoit Dufour, Senior Development Manager - Related Argent Christopher Paul, Partner, Head of Energy and Sustainability - Trowers & Hamlins
Episode Description
The heat network sector is undergoing a major transformation. The Government has ambitious plans to grow the sector as a low carbon form of heating and wants to introduce zoning in England where new and existing buildings within zones will be required to connect to heat networks.
Our expert panel will share their experiences of delivering heat networks, and explore the impact of zoning and of new regulations on real estate and what this will mean for developers, investors and the wider property sector.
Chairperson Sophie Goddard, Director of ESG - Canary Wharf Group Speakers Rob Wall, Assistant Director - British Property Federation Mike Reynolds, CEO - Gren Energy Benoit Dufour, Senior Development Manager - Related Argent Christopher Paul, Partner, Head of Energy and Sustainability - Trowers & Hamlins