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Northeast Square Mile Heat Network Study

This study aims to develop and techno-economically appraise a preferred scenario for the construction of a low-carbon district heating and cooling network to decarbonise buildings in the northeast quadrant of the Square Mile – known as the Northeast Square Mile (NESQM).

The proposed district heating and cooling networks could decarbonise buildings by using waste heat sources like data centres, office cooling systems, and electrical substations. The study evaluates multiple network scenarios, including cross-boundary heat sharing with Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

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