Global City Futures secures position on national consultant framework to deliver project management, commercial and financial support to the DESNZ Heat Network Zoning Programme
The consultancy team will be developing commercially robust financial planning for public sector organisations where heat networks are the lowest-cost solution to decarbonising heat.
Global City Futures, the consultancy with specialised expertise of financing decarbonisation in the public sector, announces appointment to the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)’s Heat Network Zoning Programme consultancy framework.
The framework allocates successful consultancy services to local authorities and heat network developers in DESNZ designated Heat Network Zones, where new large-scale strategic heat networks are the lowest-cost solution to decarbonising heat.
The government committed to introducing heat network zoning in England by 2025, to revolutionise the development of heat networks in towns and cities across England. This strategic approach enhances the efficiency of the heat network development process.
A multi-billion-pound investment is needed to deliver heat networks on the scale required to meet the UK’s net-zero goals, with access to skilled consultants vital for the zoning process’s success.
Global City Futures have been appointed to Lot 2 of the framework, providing expertise and specialist support in three sub-lots: project management, commercial support and financial support. The result will be the development of full business cases in collaboration with local authorities and heat network developers, providing a robust, commercially viable route to procurement.
Roli Martin, Managing Director of Global City Futures said:
“Our team brings a wealth of expertise, having previously provided consultancy for heat network developments, working closely with local authorities and having a unique focus on the financing of net zero projects. We look forward to supporting a range of clients on this framework to progress carbon-saving infrastructure for the UK – providing cleaner, greener heat for organisations, homes and businesses.”