Nesta backs London Strategic Heat Main as boost for clean heat networks

• Nesta responded to the UK government’s announcement of the London Strategic Heat Main low-carbon heating project.
• Project aims to heat 650,000 London homes by recycling excess heat, including from data centers or factories.
• Director Andrew Sissons said the heat network could make London a “clean heat frontrunner” alongside rising heat pump uptake.
• Sissons said heat networks are critical for flats and dense housing to avoid being left behind in the shift to cleaner heating.
• He urged the government to help mayors nationwide identify further shared heating infrastructure opportunities.

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