Aims/priorities: The UK Government has opened Round 12 of the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF), a £288 million capital grant programme supporting the transition to low-carbon heat networks. Public, private and third sector organisations in England and Wales can access capital grant funding to help new and existing heat networks move to low and zero carbon technologies, such as heat pumps, solar and geothermal energy.
The scheme's objectives are to:
- Achieve carbon savings and decreases in carbon intensity of heat supplied.
- Increase the total amount of low-carbon heat utilisation in heat networks (both retrofitted and new heat networks).
- Contribute towards market transformations across the investment landscape and supply chain that will better prepare the heat network sector for further decarbonisation.
Who can apply: Public, private and third-sector organisations in England and Wales involved in developing heating and cooling networks. Applicants may be:
- Public sector organisations including NHS Trusts and Other Government Departments.
- Private sector organisations that are registered companies and submit annual accounts.
- Third sector organisations such as registered charities, community investment companies and other such organisations that are officially registered and submit annual accounts.
Grant amount: Levels of support for individual projects will vary. Grants can cover up to, but not including, 50% of eligible commercialisation and construction costs, with a maximum of £1 million available for commercialisation support. Individual funding requests may be spread over multiple years.
Application process: Applicants will be required to submit detailed project documentation in addition to their completed application form, to provide evidence to support their application.
Deadline: 25 September 2026 (23:59)
Contact info: enquiries@tp-heatnetworks.org
Website: Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF): guidance on how to apply - GOV.UK