We specialise in developing large, city-scale low carbon heat networks.
This complex infrastructure requires collaboration with public sector partners, private businesses, organisations, and communities; which is where we come in.
For local authorities looking to decarbonise, we offer an end-to-end solution that delivers long-term infrastructure and recirculates value in the local community.
Our comprehensive approach covers the entire project lifecycle, from energy strategy and master planning to construction, financing, installation, and ongoing operation and maintenance. This allows our local authority partners to focus their efforts on local knowledge, placemaking, and community engagement, ensuring that the needs of businesses and residents are fully understood and met.
Local authorities choose to partner with us because we bring an expert team, investment, vision and ambition. Meet our team in this video here.
Talk to us on how we can help you develop, grow and optimise the running of your local heat networks. Find out more here
At Vattenfall, our purpose is to enable the fossil freedom that drives society forward. We work in partnership with local authorities across the UK who share our vision for a fossil free future by designing, building and operating city-scale heat networks, to bring reliable, low carbon heating to communities.
Discover first-hand how we are supporting Midlothian Council to reach their ambitious climate goals through our innovative 50/50 joint venture, Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL). This collaborative approach offers Midlothian Council several key advantages such as:
- Access to expertise;
- Risk-sharing for greater resilience;
- Accelerated project development and agility in identifying new opportunities.
Thanks to MEL, Midlothian is now recognised as a leader in low carbon energy. Its success has attracted national attention, with the Council advising both the Scottish Government and other UK local authorities on replicating this model.
Learn more here.
Our comprehensive approach covers the entire project lifecycle, from energy strategy and master planning to construction, financing, installation, and ongoing operation and maintenance.
Paul Steen
Head of Business Development
+44 7970 615 407
“MEL has become a benchmark for success in this field. We hope that MEL serves as an inspiration for other public bodies to think ahead, collaborate effectively, and embrace innovative solutions to create a sustainable future for all.”
Fiona Clandillon, Head of Development, Midlothian Council
