How is my heat energy generated?

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Heat networks can use a variety of fuels to generate energy and often combine more than one source.

  • The most common source today is traditional gas-fired boilers.
  • Lower-carbon technologies are becoming more widely used, including:
    • Heat pumps
    • Biomass
    • Energy from waste

What this means for you

  • Your heat may be generated by gas, lower-carbon technology, or a mix of both.
  • Over time, more networks will adopt low-carbon sources as part of the move towards net zero.

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