Efficient and Sustainable Heat Networks for the UK
Understanding Heat Networks
In the context of the UK energy landscape, heat networks are seen as a critical pathway to decarbonisation, supporting national and local efforts to reduce emissions and increase the use of renewable energy. The UK is currently undergoing significant regulatory reform in the form of heat Network Zones.

Entrust Services’ Approach to Heat Networks in the UK

At Entrust Services, we bring extensive knowledge of the regulatory landscape and environmental constraints that may affect your project. Our services ensure that your heat network meets national standards regarding planning and environmental matters, delivering results that are sustainable and compliant.
Our services include:
Strategic Planning Policy Support: Our team provides guidance on navigating national and local planning policies, ensuring that your heat network aligns with policy objectives while meeting the expectations of all stakeholders.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): We conduct rigorous assessments to identify potential environmental effects and find ways to mitigate them while ensuring each project’s alignment with environmental regulations.
Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA): We assess potential visual impacts the network will have on the surrounding environment, ensuring plans integrate well within Ireland’s unique landscapes and local communities.
Tailored Sector-Specific Reports: Our customised reports ensure compliance with statutory bodies, including sector-specific guidelines to meet local governance.
Ecology Services: we offer a comprehensive range of ecological consultancy services to help clients meet their planning and environmental requirements while promoting sustainability and biodiversity.
Multi-Criteria Analysis for Constraints and Opportunities: We provide quantified, data-driven analyses to evaluate project constraints and identify opportunities. By incorporating technical, environmental and economic factors, we help optimise your project’s design and execution.
Entrust Services’ Approach to Heat Networks
Entrust Services adopts a meticulous approach to heat network consultancy, ensuring all planning and environmental regulations are met while optimising the long-term sustainability of projects. Our comprehensive consultancy services for heat networks in the UK include:
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Conducting detailed EIAs to assess the environmental implications of heat network projects, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA): Evaluating the visual impacts of infrastructure to minimise aesthetic disruption and address any concerns from planning authorities and communities.
Sector-Specific Reports: Producing bespoke reports tailored to the specific requirements of each sector or project, to ensure traceable compliance with UK statutory regulations.
Multi-Criteria Analysis for Constraints and Opportunities: We provide quantified, data-driven analyses to evaluate project constraints and identify opportunities. By incorporating technical, environmental, and economic factors, we help optimise your project’s design and execution.
Strategic Planning Policy Support: Our team provides guidance on navigating UK and each of the UK nations planning policies, ensuring that your heat network aligns with local and national policy objectives while meeting the expectations of all stakeholders.
