Decisive action, in the form of legislative and regulatory development, will be the pivotal means of averting the climate crisis and its impact on cities around the world. In the UK, the Energy Act 2023, which received royal assent in October 2023, will be instrumental in overhauling the UK’s approach to energy use and efficiency.

In particular, the Energy Act will facilitate the adoption of heat networks, so that they can become a significant contributor to the net zero transition. These networks will be important tools for the actors that shape development, construction and the energy industry in the UK.

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