This one-day conference will bring together the key public, private and third sector organisations to share knowledge and expertise on what is driving and will continue to drive the significant growth potential of the Clean Heat market in Scotland.

We must address the energy efficiency of our homes and switch to clean, zero emissions heating, creating large scale supply chain opportunities which will continue to grow as we accelerate towards a net zero future by 2045.

At this event you will hear from a range of experts including Local Authorities on their Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies and private investors in heat networks, representing a step change in the way that energy efficiency and decarbonisation of heat is planned and delivered. You will also hear from Scottish supply chain companies offering world leading innovative solutions and find out what investors look for in a successful project. This event will bring together 200 attendees plus exhibitors and throughout the day you will have plenty of opportunities to make new contacts and network with a range of organisations. 

If you want to find out more or register your interest early for exhibition space please email cleanheat@scotent.co.uk

The Scottish Governments Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation has set out ambitious statutory fuel poverty reduction targets, and measures to eliminate heating systems which burn fossil fuels.

Accelerating progress towards a Net Zero housing network is crucial in keeping Scotland on track to meet its 2045 climate targets. But, will necessary progress be a source of further hindrance to those struggling to find or afford a home?

A widely publicised housing crisis continues to exacerbate accommodation scarcity and heat insecurity, and urgent reform is required to cut the fifth of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions currently being produced by homes. Holyrood’s 2023 Climate Action Summit exposed the challenges, including a green skills gap and a lack of public confidence in energy markets, that must be addressed.

Holyrood’s new annual ‘Heat, Housing and the Future of Net Zero homes’ one day conference will explore what practical steps are necessary to deliver a greater supply of affordable housing, whilst adhering to the more stringent energy standards (such as the ban on direct emissions heating systems) coming into force in 2024.

This event is being hosted in partnership with Sustainable Scotland Network (SSN) and the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI).

Panel sessions include:

• Scottish housing: from urgence to resurgence

• What will ongoing energy reforms mean for Scotland’s housing sector?

• Overcoming the barriers to achieving a green housing sector

Bringing together local authorities, housing associations and members of the Scottish Government, this event will set out key areas of focus and action needed to deliver a future of truly sustainable Net Zero homes.

A workshop hosted by the HNSU and led by Scottish Futures Trust, to inform organisations of various delivery models/commercial structures which facilitate heat network development.

Come along to learn more about the drivers and why organisations should act now, the range of delivery models/commercial structures which can facilitate the delivery of heat networks, and how to select a heat network delivery model to suit your organisation and project objectives. The workshop will also cover the funding and support available to bring projects from concept to capital readiness and delivery. You’ll hear from experts in the field, as well as organisations who can share their experiences in the development and operation of heat network projects.

This workshop would be informative for local authorities and other public sector organisations (but not exclusively), especially senior officers (directors and heads of service) with responsibility for finance, procurement, legal, economic development and heat network project delivery.

CeeD is a recognised national body supporting a range of industry sectors in Scotland, bound together by a common aspiration to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness and ultimately the bottom line through peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

Now in its 6th year our successful Awards Dinner takes place at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel on Thursday 29th February 2024 and will recognise and celebrate the achievements of some of the best established and rising-star businesses and individuals in Scotland.

The host

Shereen Nanjiani is a journalist and broadcaster who has been working in the Scottish television and radio industry for the past 30 years, presenting news, current affairs, and arts programmes. She became Scotland’s first newsreader of Asian heritage in 1987 when she was appointed lead anchor of STV news programme Scotland Today where she worked for more than 20 years.

Since leaving STV she has been working for BBC Radio Scotland where she hosts her own topical discussion show on Saturday mornings. She also hosts charity and corporate events and conferences. Shereen has been active in the voluntary sector for many years. She served ten years on the Board of the Tron Theatre, six of those as Chair, and is a Trustee of National Theatre of Scotland. Previously she chaired Ankur Productions, Scotland’s only Arts organisation dedicated to mentoring and developing artists from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. She also served on the Children’s Panel for ten years. In 2020 Shereen was awarded an MBE for services to Scottish broadcasting.

Join Scottish Enterprise as they showcase 16 projects supported by the Green Heat Feasibility Call that can help tackle heat decarbonisation in Scotland.

Across Scotland, there is a need to develop the green heat sector and ensure that the right people, skills and technology are in place to make homes and buildings warmer, greener and cheaper to run.

With that in mind, we made funding available to projects that could help reduce energy demand and streamline supply, installation and operation of the heating supply chain.

The Green Heat Innovation Support Programme, delivered by Scottish Enterprise and funded by the Scottish Government, recently helped bring 16 green projects from concept to reality.

Join our free showcase session on 28 February to see the cool ideas that could help keep us warm.

Topics will include:

• Heat pumps

• Green heat systems

• District heating networks

• Geothermal

• Data and control

• Retrofit energy efficiency

• Thermal energy storage

• Novel business models

We will hear from the 16 successful applicants of the CAN DO Innovation Green Heat Feasibility Call:

• Banchory-based heat pump developer Borvo Limited

• Edinburgh-based secondary glazing company Gecko Glazing Ltd

• Aberdeenshire-based engineering company Geothermal Energy Ltd

• Dundee-based smart energy solutions company Hutchison International

• Aberdeen-based environmental tech company Kionnali Living Systems

• Kinross-based developer of low carbon energy products LIND Limited

• Glasgow-based co-operative focused on energy efficiency Loco Home Retrofit CIC Ltd

• Glasgow-based thermal storage developer Net Zero Heat Ltd

• Edinburgh-based developer of software products for solar applications Objex Limited

• Glasgow-based smart buildings solutions company Prioto Limited

• Edinburgh-based developer of low carbon energy storage technology Q-zeta Limited

• Edinburgh-based environmental consultancy Scene Connect/ZUoS

• Glasgow-based solar thermal technology developer Soltropy

• Glasgow-based industrial refrigeration and heating supplier Star Renewable Energy

• Glasgow-based thermoelectric power generation products provider Thermoelectric Conversion Systems Limited

• Hawick-based heating, heat transfer and heat recovery product manufacturer Turnbull & Scott

As government and industry partner to achieve net zero by 2050, opportunities to develop the digital framework to underpin a smart, flexible energy sector emerge.

The energy sector of the future will comprise millions of assets ranging from solar panels to heat pumps, with smart technologies in between. These technologies will play a crucial role in optimising operations and reducing energy consumption and costs by visualising real time energy consumption, tapping into demand side response to shift electricity use at peak times and access the lowest energy prices.

Join Scottish Enterprise for part two of their digital series on the application of smart technologies in buildings and support available for your company.

Hear from:

• Jennifer Low from Scottish Development International

• Brian O’Reilly from EGG Lighting

• Glyn Mountford from Mabbett

• Rachel McCaw from Scottish Enterprise.

A workshop hosted by the Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) and led by Zero Waste Scotland, to inform organisations of the available support and funding for heat network development.

The Heat Network Support Unit invites local authorities and public sector organisations to attend a workshop on heat network development. Come along to learn more about the fundamentals of heat networks, key stages in the project journey and the funding and support available to bring your project from concept to capital readiness. You’ll hear from experts in the field, as well as organisations who can share their experiences in the development and operation of heat networks.

This workshop would be informative for local authorities and other public sector organisations (but not exclusively), especially LHEES teams, energy officers, senior officers with estates and sustainability / climate change responsibilities.

A workshop hosted by the HNSU and led by Scottish Futures Trust, to inform organisations of various delivery models/commercial structures which facilitate heat network development.

This workshop would be informative for local authorities and other public sector organisations (but not exclusively), especially senior officers (directors and heads of service) with responsibility for finance, procurement, legal, economic development and heat network project delivery. 

The workshop will include:

• Drivers: Policy and legislation – Why should local authorities and other public bodies act now?

• Heat network project development and the role of public sector bodies.

• Selecting a heat network delivery model to suit your organisation and project objectives.

• Case study presentation from an organisation which has successfully delivered heat networks in Scotland.

• An opportunity to meet and discuss potential projects and any barriers to implementation with peers, government and technical advisors.

Location: The Park Inn by Radisson, Aberdeen

A workshop hosted by the Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) and led by Zero Waste Scotland, to inform organisations of the available support and funding for heat network development.

This workshop would be informative for local authorities and other public sector organisations (but not exclusively), especially LHEES teams, energy officers, senior officers with estates and sustainability / climate change responsibilities.

The workshop will include:

• Introduction to the Heat Network Support Unit.

• Overview of the legislative scene.

• Technical presentation – What is a heat network?

• Presentations from case study organisations who have previously received funding through the scheme.

• An opportunity to meet and discuss potential projects and any barriers to implementation with peers, government and technical advisors.

Location: The Park Inn by Radisson, Aberdeen

A workshop hosted by the HNSU and led by Scottish Futures Trust, to inform organisations of various delivery models/commercial structures which facilitate heat network development.

This workshop would be informative for local authorities and other public sector organisations (but not exclusively), especially senior officers (directors and heads of service) with responsibility for finance, procurement, legal, economic development and heat network project delivery. 

The workshop will include:

• Drivers: Policy and legislation – Why should local authorities and other public bodies act now?

• Heat network project development and the role of public sector bodies.

• Selecting a heat network delivery model to suit your organisation and project objectives.

• Case study presentation from an organisation which has successfully delivered heat networks in Scotland.

• An opportunity to meet and discuss potential projects and any barriers to implementation with peers, government and technical advisors.

Location: The Place Hotel, 34-36 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU

A workshop hosted by the HNSU and led by Scottish Futures Trust, to inform organisations of various delivery models/commercial structures which facilitate heat network development.

This workshop would be informative for local authorities and other public sector organisations (but not exclusively), especially senior officers (directors and heads of service) with responsibility for finance, procurement, legal, economic development and heat network project delivery. 

The workshop will include:

• Drivers: Policy and legislation – Why should local authorities and other public bodies act now?

• Heat network project development and the role of public sector bodies.

• Selecting a heat network delivery model to suit your organisation and project objectives.

• Case study presentation from an organisation which has successfully delivered heat networks in Scotland.

• An opportunity to meet and discuss potential projects and any barriers to implementation with peers, government and technical advisors.

Location: Citation, Glasgow

A workshop hosted by the Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) and led by Zero Waste Scotland, to inform organisations of the available support and funding for heat network development.

This workshop would be informative for local authorities and other public sector organisations (but not exclusively), especially LHEES teams, energy officers, senior officers with estates and sustainability / climate change responsibilities.

The workshop will include:

• Introduction to the Heat Network Support Unit.

• Overview of the legislative scene.

• Technical presentation – What is a heat network?

• Presentations from case study organisations who have previously received funding through the scheme.

• An opportunity to meet and discuss potential projects and any barriers to implementation with peers, government and technical advisors.

Location: The Place Hotel, 34-36 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU

HeatSource are pleased to bring you this webinar to discuss Ground Source Heat Pumps and their benefits for both domestic and non-domestic uses, supply chain installers and heat pump suppliers.

Agenda

10.30 – 10.35 Introduction and Housekeeping, Emma Church HeatSource Project Manager at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation

10.35 – 10.45 Introduction to Ground Source Heat Pumps, Ken Gordon, CEO, Ground Source Heat Pump Association

10.45 – 11.10 Mark Potter, Regional Sales Manager Scotland, Kensa Contracting

11.05 – 11.20 Graeme Ross, Managing Director, Greystone Energy Scotland

11.20 – 11.40 Joan Pisanek, Business Development Manager, Cenergist

11.40 – 11.55 Q&A 11.55 – 12.00 Closing Remarks