There is “plenty of opportunity” for growth in the UK’s burgeoning heat sector, despite the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, the Association of Decentralised Energy (ADE) has said. Local authorities have also sought European funding in the past to support projects, however, the district heating sector was awarded £320 million of support in November’s budget last year which is not European money, and this will be able to support local authorities in its stead. A key driver for the market is the new housing and building sector, so the effect of the decision on the economy, especially in London, will have an impact on district heating.
Utility Week 24th June 2016 read more »