热网分区：释放低碳区域供热的潜力.pdf

1、HEAT NETWORK ZONINGUnlocking the potential of low-carbon district heatingA plan for changeThe target:7%of heat demand in England by 2035 through heat networks The why:86%households use natural gas for heating,2.7m households are in fuel poverty,and buildings are responsible for 21%of territorial gre

2、enhouse gas emissionsThe ambition in the WHP is clear:cut energy bills,tackle fuel poverty,create good jobs,and deliver energy security whilst addressing the climate crisis.Heat networks are a core component of that long term strategyAmbition for growthStrategic growth frameworkWhat is heat network

3、zoning?Zoning will empower local communities to accelerate the development of heat networks.It will unlock investment by creating greater certainty for investors and developers and will help ensure that more homes and businesses have access to greener,cheaper heat.The Energy Act 2023 is being used t

4、o establish the regulatory framework for heat networks in Great Britain and to introduce heat network zoning in England through secondary legislation.Heat network zoning is the process of identifying and designating geographical areas where heat networks are expected to provide the lowest cost low c

5、arbon heating solution.Government consultation responseIn December 2023,a consultation was launched to gather feedback on proposals for how heat network zoning policy will be rolled out in England.All consultation feedback has been carefully considered and used to help inform decisions in the consul

6、tation response and in the development of the secondary legislation.The consultation response details how this feedback has been considered,along with new policy developments since 2023.Key features of the response Certain types of buildings in a zone can be required to connect to a heat network,wit