Heat networks delivery plan - draft: consultation analysis

Appendix B: Summary of Stakeholder Workshop

30 November 2021, 11:00-13:00

Organisations in attendance

• Brodies
• Citizens Advice Scotland
• Energy Saving Trust
• Glasgow Caledonian University
• Heat Trust
• Levenseat Renewable Energy
• Natural Power
• Ombudsman service
• Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
• SAV Systems
• Scottish Futures Trust
• Shetland Heat Energy and Power
• SSE Energy Solutions
• Transition Edinburgh
• University of Strathclyde
• Vattenfall
• Vital Energi
• ZeGen Energy
• Zero Waste Scotland

Agenda

Introduction

Overview of Draft HNDP

Plus questions

Group Discussions – Session 1 (breakout rooms and feedback)

1. Do you agree or disagree with the order of the three stages identified above for setting up the regulatory regime? Please explain.

2. In your view, what are the key challenges faced when decarbonising existing heat networks (please tackle both improving the efficiency and switching to low and zero emission heat sources)?

3. What are your views on other owners (or persons with interest) of non-domestic buildings - beyond Scottish public bodies - being required to produce a building assessment report for their buildings?

4. What are your views on whether there should be prioritisation of building assessment reports based on certain building attributes in order to expedite data on potential anchor loads?

Group Discussions – Session 2 (breakout rooms and feedback)

1. What are your views on the Building Hierarchy proposed and its use to prioritise delivery on the ground and use in developing heat networks policy and regulation?

2. What role should the Heat Network Pre-Capital Support Unit play in supporting project development?

3. Are there particular approaches or measures that could be taken through our proposals in this plan to reduce the depth and rate of fuel poverty?

Summary & Next steps

Including other consultations to also be aware of & Close