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District Heat Networks

Introduction

District heat networks are centralised heating systems that distribute thermal energy from a single source to multiple buildings through a network of insulated pipes. These networks can utilise various heat sources including combined heat and power plants, waste heat recovery, geothermal energy, and biomass boilers. By leveraging economies of scale and more efficient generation technologies, DHN’s aim to provide more sustainable and cost-effective heating solutions compared to individual building systems.

Published: May 2025

 

Contents

    Welcome to the Quick Guide: District Heat Networks

    This quick guide aims to introduce District Heat Networks (DHN) and address some common misconceptions about their use in domestic retrofit. The document has been designed to help Local Authority (LA) officers advise residents about low carbon heating and best practices.

    Readers that would like this document in a more accessible format should contact rise@turntown.co.uk.

     

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