Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)

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Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)

The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) is a capital grant fund that will support the commercialisation and construction of new low and zero carbon (LZC) heat networks (including the supply of cooling) and/or the retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks.

Status: Open

About

Category: Grant funding

Eligible applicants:

  • Community group
  • Cultural and heritage institution
  • Education provider
  • GLA group
  • Health provider
  • Local authority
  • Social housing provider

Terms

Minimum amount: (not specified)

Maximum amount: (not specified)

Return requirement: No

Maximum loan term: (not specified)

Rate: (not specified)

The grant can be up to but not including 50% of the estimated eligible commercialisation and construction costs of the project.

The guidance stipulates that the majority of applications will be for projects that have already undertaken a techno-economic feasibility study and conducted off-taker engagement. The Fund expects an internally approved business case outlining how the project may be procured and financed at this stage.

Eligibility

Eligible projects:

  • Heat network

Please note: the Green Funding and Finance Finder may not be absolutely comprehensive. We strongly advise you to confirm all details directly with the relevant fund managers.

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