Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF): guidance on how to apply
Capital grant support is available for the development of new and existing low and zero-carbon heat networks: this page contains guidance and details of how to apply via Triple Point.
Applies to England
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The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) is a capital grant fund that will support:
- the commercialisation and construction of new low and zero carbon (LZC) heat networks (including the supply of cooling)
- the retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks
It aims to develop and grow the heat network market and to address some of the challenges of decarbonising the UK’s heat sector. Find out more about heat networks.
Eligibility
The GHNF is open to organisations in the public or private sectors in England.
Individuals, households and sole traders cannot apply.
Timescales
You can now apply for funding that could be drawn down in financial years 2023-2024 through to 2026-2027.
We expect that round 6 will close around the end of September: we will publish revised guidance for applicants in the Summer which will confirm the dates.
How to apply
We are currently reviewing the guidance to reflect changes to the scheme rules and timescales. The guidance attached to this page is for indicative purposes only.
If you are working on an application for round 6 or beyond, you can continue to develop the project, but we recommend that you wait for the updated Round 6 guidance and application form before you commit time to drafting a submission.
The new guidance will include full details of available support, scheme criteria, application process and the application round timings. Subscribe to the Triple Point mailing list to be notified when the revised guidance is available.
For further information, email the GHNF delivery partner, Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management at enquiries@tp-heatnetworks.org or visit the Triple Point Green Heat Networks Fund page.
Background
The GHNF, launched in 2022, is a core element of the government’s Heat Network Transformation Programme (HNTP) and follows on from the progress and development made by the Heat Network Investment Project (HNIP) and the 2021 Green Heat Network Fund Transition Scheme.
The GHNF is led by our delivery partner, Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management (TP Heat Networks) led by Triple Point and supported by AECOM, Asteros Advisers, Amberside Advisors, Gemserv and Lux Nova. Find out more about the Delivery Partner and resources.
Further support for heat networks
Heat Networks Delivery Unit
The Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU) provides support to local authorities in England and Wales through the early stages of heat network development, including:
- heat mapping
- energy master planning
- techno-economic feasibility
- detailed project development
Heat Network Efficiency Scheme
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) provides grant funding for existing operational district heating networks and communal heating systems. It part-funds installation of targeted and cost-effective measures to deliver performance improvements, and optimisation study projects to identify such measures.
Last updated 30 May 2023 + show all updates
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GHNF Round 5 has closed. We will publish revised guidance this summer which will provide details of Round 6 dates.
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Round 5 of the Green Heat Networks Fund is open to applications.
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Privacy notice updated with details of UKIB and BHIVE delivery partners.
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Round 4 now open to applications.
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Guidance updated for Round 3 of the Green Heat Network Fund.
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Round 2 documents added.
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Submission dates for future application rounds confirmed in guidance and scheme overview; the submission deadline for Round 1 remains the same. In the guidance, we have corrected an error in the eligible costs relating to recovery of VAT. Our cookie policy has been included in the privacy notice.
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