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Join the HeatSource sessions at BE-ST Fest
We are firmly in events season! We have so much to share with you, with a range of in person and online events taking place between now and the end of the year providing some fantastic opportunities to catch up with the people and projects at the forefront of Clean Heat in Scotland.
Two of the biggest events in the BE-ST calendar are just 5 weeks away with the BE-ST Fest Summit on the 6th November and The International Retrofit Conference on the 7th November. For the first time these flagship events will be taken offsite to Paisley Town Hall.
With a similar structure to previous years there will be plenary sessions in the morning with keynotes and panel discussions from prominent voices in net zero built environment and retrofit. In the afternoon there are a range of breakout workshops from practical sessions, roundtables and more. You can find out more about these events and book your place at each by visiting the dedicated BE-ST Fest 2024 website here.
We look forward to seeing you there and hope that you will join HeatSource for our panel sessions on each of these afternoons. We have a great range of speakers and panellists with expertise across technology, installation, skills, support, policy and more so don't forget to register for these afternoon workshops after you have signed up for the main event!
On 6th November we have a panel discussion on 'Breaking the barriers to heat pumps at scale.'
On 7th November we have a session 'Demystifying Electric Heating.'
HeatSource champion news
Vattenfall included in ten Edinburgh Business announce support for sustainability education in schools.
Powering Futures, a pioneering sustainability education provider which brings school pupils and business together, has today announced a new partnership with ten Edinburgh businesses for the 2024/25 academic year, including HeatSource Champion Vattenfall.
Clean Heat Edinburgh Forum (CHEF)
HeatSource offers its sincere congratulations to the Clean Heat Edinburgh Forum (CHEF) an established SCIO. This group of enthusiastic volunteers and experts are passionate about decarbonising heat across Edinburgh and the Lothians, supporting community engagement and advocating for people, homes and businesses across the region. Dave Pearson from HeatSource Champion organisation, Star Renewables has been appointed as one of CHEF's seven trustees providing strategic guidance and direction for the group. You can become a member and find out more about this group at cleanheatedinburgh.org.uk.
SOSE Borders Heat Decarbonisation Event
SOSE held its first Heat decarbonisation brokerage event last week in the Scottish Borders in partnership with HeatSource. This is the first such event we have held and with an impressive selection of speakers from and exhibitors from Scottish Government, Scottish Borders Council, social landlords, communities and innovative supply chain businesses all focused on delivery of the necessary investment locally, regionally and to secure supply chain growth and jobs that will deliver a just transition.
Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies, Heat Networks and Retrofit and supply chain development were all on the agenda. The next event will be held in Dumfries on 13th November and anyone interested in attending should contact tracy.roxburgh@sose.scot.
HIE Grants to help businesses and social enterprises cut carbon.
Businesses and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands looking to reduce the environmental impacts of their operations can now apply to a new Green Grant Fund launched Thursday 26 September.
The three-year £2.7m fund was developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). It provides grants of between £20,000 and £250,000 towards projects that reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the region’s net zero ambitions.
The Green Grant Fund is aimed at small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises that have been trading for at least a year and are eligible to pay non-domestic rates. Those in receipt of non-domestic rates relief are also eligible.
New trial opens the door to low carbon heating
The first LHEES for Moray provides the basis for decarbonising heat in buildings and improving energy efficiency. There’s a legal requirement for local authorities to prepare, publish and review a LHEES and delivery plan every five years.
Harnessing Digital Technology for Enhanced Energy Efficiency | Scottish Enterprise
Join Scottish Enterprise for their upcoming webinar on Harnessing Digital Technology for Enhanced Energy Efficiency. They'll be joined by an expert panel for an insightful webinar on the 15th October at 10am exploring how innovative digital solutions are driving energy efficiency across Clean Heat.
Register here.
Exergy3 raises £1 million pre-seed funding
Exergy3 has closed a £1m pre-seed funding round for its ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage system.
The round was led by Zero Carbon Capital, with participation from existing investors Old College Capital and Scottish Enterprise.
Procast completes £100,000 Argyll heat pump project
PROCAST Group has handed properties back to tenants following an innovative £100,000 indoor air-source heat pump project.
The contractor completed an indoor air source heat pump trial on six flats in Argyll, in conjunction with Trianco.
Local Council seeking innovative partners for developing clean heat solutions.
West Dunbartonshire Council has been successful in receiving funding from Scottish Enterprise through the Can Do Green Heat Retrofit Innovation Challenge.
The Council are now seeking up to three companies to collaborate with them to develop technology and concepts for net zero heating and hot water supply systems in flatted and other types of properties which offer value for money for tenants. A total of £50,000 is available per company.
Details can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website for companies interested in bidding to be involved.
Please contact Lorraine Weir at West Dunbartonshire Council if you have any questions: Lorraine.weir@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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Save the date for Clean Heat 2025
Clean Heat 2025 event for next March, after the success of this year’s event. The event will take place on Wednesday 26th March 2025 in the same venue as last year – the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Find out more here.
HeatSource is coming to the North East!
Save the date for an afternoon in Aberdeen on the 26th November to learn more about heat networks and how Aberdeen City Council are working collaboratively with suppliers to deliver multiple schemes across the city. Speakers include those from Scottish Government's Heat Network Support Unit, Aberdeen Council, Aberdeen Heat and Power and Vital Energi on the £25 million Torry District Heat Scheme and gain insights from a number of our HeatSource champions on innovation in the supply chain. Attendees will also have the opportunity to be part of the conversation to identifying how we overcome the barriers to mass adoption of heat networks across the country. The event will be followed by a networking drinks reception to connect and continue the conversation and discuss specific opportunities or challenges you may have.
More information and event registration coming soon.
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