In this article, we aim to clarify the difference between two types of heat networks: 4th generation and ambient loop. For both, we’ll consider how they are affected by the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations, and how monitoring these types of heat networks can improve performance. What is [...]
The London Plan Policy SI 2 sets out the ‘be seen’ requirement for all major development proposals to monitor and report on their actual operational energy performance for at least five years. The ‘Be Seen’ energy monitoring guidance explains how to comply. What is a ‘major development’? Major developments [...]
We all know that it’s best to design heat networks for the lowest whole-life cost - but sometimes project budgets are so constrained that CAPEX must be kept to an absolute minimum. Recognising this reality is what inspired us to create Guru Hub 3 Core - monitoring hardware for heat [...]
There’s a general misconception that local authorities will always choose a pay-as-you-go billing system for their residents living on heat networks. In fact, many choose credit billing. Some customers prefer to pay for the heat they use at the end of month, and for local authorities, credit billing can [...]
This article was written by Casey Cole, CEO at Guru Systems. Last week, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published the long awaited consultation on heat network zoning. This consultation is the first step in the government’s commitment to implement heat network zoning in England by [...]
At the end of 2020, the Heat Networks (Metering and Billing) Regulations were updated. Included in the changes are two main deadlines: 27 November 2021 - The deadline to determine whether or not heat suppliers need to install heat meters in the dwellings they manage 1 September 2022 - [...]