Lunch & Learn: Getting heating design right (Part 3) – Navigating the design and compliance process for heat networks
PART OF THE FUTURE HOMES STANDARD ESSENTIALS SERIES
Heat network connected homes can offer Future Homes Standard compliant, low carbon heating solutions in many scenarios, whether or not they are mandated by regulation or local requirements. They can also offer a viable alternative to individual heating solutions, especially on grid constrained sites. Getting them right, however requires careful planning, design and stakeholder engagement.
A number of solution options are available to developers considering heat network-connected homes. Many factors need to be considered to choose the most appropriate solution for the development and deliver the best customer and commercial outcome. For each solution, the compliance routes may differ, and developers must understand how the Future Homes Standard interacts with an evolving landscape of heat network regulation. This all makes good design and development processes, early engagement and planning increasingly important.
Join a panel of industry experts as they explain how to navigate the Future Homes Standard for heat networks, explore the available compliance pathways, discuss the interaction with wider heat network regulation, and outline the practical steps homebuilders can take to plan, design and deliver compliant developments with confidence.
Edward Levien – Business Development Director, Rendesco
Edward Levien is Business Development Director at Rendesco, leading the company's engagement with developers, housebuilders, local authorities and consultants to deliver low-carbon heat network solutions across the UK.
With extensive experience in the heat network and utility infrastructure sectors, Edward works closely with project stakeholders to develop commercially viable pathways to decarbonisation and Future Homes Standard compliance.
He has been involved in the growth and deployment of Rendesco's ambient heat network offering and is passionate about helping the development industry adopt practical, scalable alternatives to traditional heating systems.
Jon Ponting - Future Homes Standard Policy Lead, AES Sustainability Consultants
Jon Ponting is a leading expert on the proposed Home Energy Model (HEM) and is working with industry leaders to advise the UK government as they prepare to introduce the Future Homes Standard through Approved Document L.
Since 2006, he’s supported builders and assessors through key milestones like the launch of EPCs and Approved Document O.
Jon is currently involved with testing HEM before it's official launch, which will replace SAP as the tool for Part L compliance. Known for his deep knowledge and clear, practical advice, Jon brings valuable insight to every conversation on energy efficiency and compliance.