Heat Network Efficiency Scheme

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 24 June 2025

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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