Ener‑Vate provides commercial support to local authorities across the UK, helping to deliver low-carbon heat projects that align with local policy, planning requirements and decarbonisation targets.
We understand the multiple roles local authorities play, from planning and regeneration through to delivery and long-term operation and the increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions while delivering practical, deliverable schemes.
Heat networks are seen as a key part of the UK’s transition to net zero, particularly in areas with high heat demand where they can provide efficient, low-carbon heat at scale.
We support councils in understanding the most suitable low-carbon heat options for their area, from heat pumps to heat networks using local or waste heat sources. This is underpinned by heat mapping and analysis to identify where clusters of buildings are best suited to network development and wider low-carbon schemes.
Our approach combines technical and commercial insight, including detailed modelling to assess feasibility, identify investment opportunities and support robust business case development. We also support funding applications, including schemes such as the Green Heat Network Fund, helping local authorities unlock the funding needed to move projects forward.
Alongside this, we provide support across procurement and delivery, including the appointment of ESCo partners and development of appropriate commercial structures. We also work closely with key stakeholders, including planning teams, utilities and potential heat customers to build support and ensure schemes are deliverable in practice.
From early-stage development through to delivery, we can support project management and ongoing asset performance, helping local authorities deliver schemes that meet policy objectives and provide long-term value for their communities.
If you’re developing a project or planning a low-carbon heat strategy, get in touch with the team.
“ Armed with the very thorough, informed report carried out by Ener-Vate, Springfield were able to base their decisions on accurate and knowledgeable information.”
“ The Ener-Vate team provided a valuable resource alongside their commercial model which has proved to be an invaluable tool during our ESCo Development providing a clear insight into the long-term heat agreement that informed and influenced decision making.”
“ Ener-Vate were excellent in responding to the terms of the brief and working with Springfield to produce a concise and well-reasoned assessment of the viability of providing a District Heating System within a mixed-use Masterplan for around 2,500 new homes and associated uses on the south side of Elgin. ”
“ It has been good to have Ener-Vate on board to support us through this project. Their in depth industry knowledge and hands on approach to problem solving has been just what we needed. ”
“ We have been working with Ener-Vate for many years now and keep coming back for the high quality client focus they provide in sectors which are important to us. Ener-Vate fill the gap between technical options and commercial reality and the knowledge and experience that the founders of company, have flows through their dynamic and growing team. ”
“ Ener-Vate were able to bring their deep knowledge and understanding of the energy market to give Midlothian Council the confidence to procure and deliver an innovative public/private joint venture energy company. Of particular value to the Council was Ener-Vate’s flexible commercial model and their assistance with extensive market sounding and understanding of risk. ”
“ Safe Community Homes used Ener-Vate as their Low Carbon energy consult as part of their £40m housing scheme. As part the development Ener-Vate provided a feasibility on how to maximize natural resources to create a local decentralized energy solution encompassing the use of Ground Source Heat Pumps and Solar PV, aligned with the creation of a locally owned ESCo to manage the energy system. The work undertaken by Ener-Vate was of the highest quality, innovative and easy to understand. We want to continue to work with enervate on other project and we would be prepared to provide a capability reference if asked. ”
“ I’ve worked with Ener-Vate on several renewable projects throughout the UK and found their inputs invaluable. They have contributed various services on our Deep Geothermal DHN projects providing excellent financial modelling and expert analysis on Developer/Client documentation. We have also utilised their services on detailed feasibility for all of our Mixed-Use Developments both on DHN and Private Wire arrangements. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending their services on Renewables Projects and will continue to utilise their expertise in concept and delivery for our various green energy schemes. ”
“ Leeds PIPES have worked with Ener-Vate for several years and their expertise and tenacity has been instrumental in engaging customers and helping them to understand the business benefit of connecting to our network. This supports the partnership between Leeds City Council and Vital and has helped to grow our network significantly, with further major connections anticipated in the near future. ”
“ Having worked with Ener-Vate for over 12 months, I found them not only professional and reliable, but passionate about driving the successful delivery of heat networks across England. Expertise that many organisations require as they move towards achieving Net Zero. ”
“ Ener-Vate provided the kind of industry experience knowledge which helped us to verify all costs and that the roles and responsibilities of each party were assigned correctly and balanced. ”