SSE has welcomed the announcement of a £39 million funding scheme to support district heat development, but said further measures are needed. SSE – a leading heat network provider in the UK – said the pilot scheme, announced on Monday, should “signal a new era in public support mechanisms for this vital component of the future energy landscape.” However, SSE’s director of heat, Mike Reynolds added that “more needs to be done in parallel to encourage sustained growth in the sector and bring appropriate quality assurance to customers.”
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