Gemserv to deliver the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) until 2029

Gemserv, a Talan Company, is delighted to announce that it will continue to deliver the Government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) for a further four years, following a successful tender process.

Gemserv will continue as the HNES Delivery Partner and will be supported by Ramboll and Gleeds Consultancy. The multi-million-pound contract will run until 2029 and ensures Gemserv will continue to play a key role in delivering the Government’s Heat Network Transformation Programme.

The new contract means that Gemserv will continue to manage the overall scheme delivery, pre-application engagement and support, application management, monitoring and reporting processes, and the delivery of the scheme’s communications and events.

HNES is at the beating heart of the transition to net zero. It is designed to breathe a new lease of life into older, inefficient heat network infrastructure. Funding is provided to help make heat networks more efficient, less carbon intensive and for reducing customer detriment to improve consumer confidence in the technology. The support is also vital to help existing heat networks prepare for heat network regulation, zoning, and technical standards.

So far, through Gemserv’s delivery of the scheme, 233 heat networks have received a share of £34.83 million, benefiting over 43,000 residents and reducing carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ per annum.

David Hiller, Programme Director, said:

“Our success in winning this tender is a testament to our expertise in the heat network sector. The win also extends our central role in delivering the Government’s Heat Network Transformation Programme.

“Alongside our existing roles in the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) and the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS), this new HNES contract cements Gemserv as an industry leader in delivering a thriving UK heat network market.

“We are looking forward to working with our delivery partners at Ramboll and Gleeds to deliver efficiency improvements and energy savings to heat networks across England and Wales.”

Miatta Fahnbulleh, Minister for Energy Consumers, said: 

“The energy shocks of recent years have demonstrated the need to ensure heat networks deliver energy to connected customers as cheaply and reliably as possible.

“The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme plays an important role in this, ensuring old and inefficient heating systems areupgraded to provide heating and hot water, and helping businesses and homes lower their energy bills. 

“This contract will allow Gemserv to provide support to transform underperforming heat networks, so they deliver the service customers deserve.”