Heat Network Efficiency Scheme

Heat Network Efficiency Scheme – Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) provides funding to public, private and third sector applicants in England and Wales to support improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects that are operating sub-optimally and resulting in poor outcomes for customers and operators.

It is a £80 million grant support programme spanning years 2023-2024 to 2027-2028.

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Applications for Round 9 are now open and will close on 28 March 2025.

Apply for the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) – GOV.UK