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Scottish Government consultation on Permitted Development Rights - options for heat networks
On 3 September, the Scottish Government published a consultation on Permitted Development Rights. In order to support the provision of new homes and address the housing emergency, the Scottish Government are consulting on potential measures to simplify planning processes and encourage the provision of new homes in rural areas and town and city centres.
The consultation also includes permitted development rights options related to domestic air source heat pumps and heat network connections.
The consultation closes on 27 October 2025, and you can submit a response directly by clicking here. If you have any questions about this consultation you can get in touch at HousingEmergencyPDR@gov.scot.
Clark Contracts complete the retrofit of SNRC for BE-ST
Scotland's National Retrofit Centre marks a major step forward in Scotland’s journey to decarbonising the built environment. More than just a facility, it’s a living lab where innovation, training, and collaboration come together to drive real change for our sector and society.
Completing Phase 1 of the retrofit of BE-ST Innovation Campus has been a complex but rewarding challenge, and we're incredibly proud of the team, our partners, and contractors who helped bring this vision to life.
This build featured in our Decarbonising Scotland’s Non Domestic Buildings webinar and you can read more about the completed build in the BE-ST Magazine. For specific information on the innovative heating system used, read the article: NIBE delivers UK-first zero carbon emissions heating system at Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre.
Support
Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Research and Innovation Funding Call | Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise has announced that the 2025 Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP)Research and Innovation Funding Call. In 2025, a total of €3.5 million will be available to fund successful Scottish applications, supporting transformative projects across clean energy areas.
A full list of eligible modules is available on the CETPartnership website. The link to the launch event slides can be found here. The pre-proposal submission date is 9 October 2025.
Upskill in MVHR ventilation: Scottish training opportunities
PAUL Heat Recovery is partnering with Forth Valley College to deliver BPEC-accredited Domestic Ventilation installer training on a course starting on 22nd October 2025.
Events
Knowledge Sharing Workshop: Accelerating Heating and Cooling Innovation
16th Sept 2025 | Glasgow
This workshop is a unique opportunity to network, learn, share experiences, and collaborate with experts in the fields of heating, cooling, and geothermal energy. Register.
Reducing Carbon Emissions in Traditional Buildings - Heat Pump Guidance
16th Sept 2025 | Stirling or online
This event will launch new information commissioned by HES on the use of air source heat pumps in traditional buildings. Register.
Manufacturing in clean heat event
16th Sept 2025 | Aberdeen
A mini masterclass focused on manufacturing in clean heat utilising these clean heat manufacturing factsheets published by Scottish Enterprise. Registration is now live here.
Recent news
Heat networks regulation is coming
As a mostly unregulated market, unlike gas and electricity, heat network consumers are not offered many protections.
We need to regulate so that energy consumers can be protected and get a fair deal. Read more here.
Manifesto recommendations for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections
The Scottish Community Coalition on Energy has published their manifesto recommendations for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. It’s clear that our energy system isn’t working for ordinary people. Communities must have more influence, ownership and feel more benefit from our energy system. Find out more.
Scottish Government needs to be bold with heat pumps bill, says WWF Scotland
The Scottish Heat in Buildings Bill, supposed to lead us into a bright new future with heat pumps and better energy efficiency in our homes, risks ducking the hard decisions, argues Io Hadjicosta of WWF Scotland. Read more here.
HeatSource Champion News
Energy/Renewables Manufacturer of the Year Finalist - Star Renewable Energy
These awards will recognise and celebrate the companies and individuals that are advancing manufacturing in Scotland and also feed through to the national Made in the UK awards as Scotland competes alongside its regional counterparts to win the coveted awards.
Scottish Enterprise's green heat newsletter
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Heat Network Support Unit Newsletter
The Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) supports the growth of heat networks by addressing key challenges in the pre-capital stages of heat network development and building capacity across the public sector to deliver successful projects. Sign up here.
Scottish Enterprise's green heat newsletter
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Heat Network Support Unit Newsletter
The Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) supports the growth of heat networks by addressing key challenges in the pre-capital stages of heat network development and building capacity across the public sector to deliver successful projects. Sign up here.
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