On Wednesday 27th January 2021, FairHeat celebrated its 6th anniversary virtually. The event, which was attended by over 130 people in the industry brought together colleagues, leaders, and experts in the heat networks sector to discuss key issues, showcase technical discoveries and present practical solutions. The full day event was divided into three themes:
- How we transition to low carbon heat
- A technical showcase
- How to decarbonise heat
The session recordings and presentations are now available and can be viewed below.
Session One | How We Transition to Low Carbon Heat
The transition of heat networks to low carbon is rapidly changing the industry. The decarbonisation of heat has never been more important and heat networks play an essential part in achieving our decarbonisation targets. With this major transition, the need to protect the customer will become more and more essential, creating a huge regulatory challenge for the industry.
How do we deliver on this as an industry? How do we regulate in a period of major growth and change? Watch this session to understand the major shifts in regulation and how the industry is responding.
Session
Panel Discussion
Speakers:
- Gareth Jones, Managing Director, FairHeat
- Caroline Bragg , Head of Policy, The Association for Decentralised Energy
- Shivali Mathur, Heat Networks Specialist, BEIS
- Mariota Smutz, Head of Policy & Quality Assurance, FairHeat
- Phil Jones, Energy Consultant, Building Energy Solution
- Tanja Growth, Director of Urban Energy, Sweco
- Noah Nkonge, Head of Partnerships, Vattenfall
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Session Two | Technical Showcase
As every year, the FairHeat team has done extensive research, collaborating with various organisations to make great discoveries and collecting insights that is much needed in the industry. Watch this session with FairHeat and guest speakers as we share technical presentations on the following:
External HIU’s: Removing the Access Barrier to Maintaining Network Performance
- Tom Burton, Consulting Engineer, FairHeat
- Clare Murray, Associate – Head of Sustainability, Levitt Bernstein
Water Treatment: Closed System Water Treatment
- Peter Horne, Consulting Engineer, FairHeat
- Ellie Hiscock, Graduate Engineer, FairHeat
- Jon Petts, M&E Service Manager, Telford Homes
Domestic Hot Water: Implications of the Changes to Domestic Hot Water Minimum Requirements in CP1 2020
- Gareth Jones, Managing Director, FairHeat
- Andrew Mackay, Senior Engineer, Arup & CIBSE Domestic Hot Water Working Group Member
Plate Heat Exchange and Substations: Standardising Plate Heat Exchanges and Control Approaches at Substations
- Lucy Sherburn, Graduate Engineer, FairHeat
- Dan Staunton, Senior Engineer, FairHeat
- Soulla Paphitis, Software Solutions Manager – District Energy UK, Danfoss
Acceptance Testing: Why All Heat Network Stakeholders Should Be Implementing Acceptance Testing
- Freddie Valletta, Lead Engineer, FairHeat
- Ellen Hassett, Consulting Engineer, FairHeat
- Ricky Stevens, Operations Director, Orchard Plumbing
- Paul Craig, M&E Site Manager, Telford Homes
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Session Three | How to Decarbonise Heat Networks
Heat networks are a vital element in achieving our decarbonisation targets. What are the solutions available to help achieve this? Watch this session for practical considerations with respect to decarbonising heat networks.
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Panel Discussion:
Speakers:
An overview of the Heat Network Optimisation Opportunities (HNOO) project, demonstrating available, practical and financially viable solutions that can be implemented which result in decarbonisation of existing heat networks.
- Dr Joel Hamilton, Heat Networks Specialist, BEIS
- Tom Naughton, Associate, FairHeat
- Lina Aglen, Lead Engineer, FairHeat
An overview of the impact of electricity decarbonisation, the electrification of heat, and best practices on reducing system and operating temperatures.
- Tom Naughton, Associate, FairHeat
- James Gallimore, Senior Engineer, FairHeat
- Laura Shellard, Head of Energy Provision, Notting Hill Genesis
An outline of the challenges and solutions to New Build developments transitioning from CHP based heat network systems to heat pump technology.
- Mike Ridge, Principal Engineer, FairHeat
- Chris Davidson, Director, Genius Energy Lab
- Paul Carty, Director of Construction at Ballymore