Residents living in Balby Bridge are set to benefit from major improvements to their heating systems after we secured £1.7 million in government funding to upgrade the area’s district heat network.
The investment, awarded through the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), will be used to replace outdated heat interface units (HIUs) in every district heating property at Balby Bridge. In total, 829 households will benefit from the upgrade.
The project will improve energy efficiency across the network. The new, modern HIUs will provide better control over heating and hot water, while removing the need for stored hot water in individual homes. This will allow the network to operate more efficiently and is expected to help reduce energy use and lower heating bills for residents.
The funding forms part of wider efforts to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and support residents with the cost of living.
Alan Potterton, Mechanical and Electrical Manager said: “We're delighted to have been given this opportunity. Over recent years, we have invested in upgrading boilers and pumps across the network to improve efficiency. With the support from HNES, we can now go even further and replace outdated HIUs with new instantaneous units.
These upgrades will allow us to lower temperature outputs from the energy centre, improving overall efficiency without affecting the performance of heating or hot water for our customers.”
Chris Margrave, Chief Executive said: “This is a significant investment for Balby Bridge and a real opportunity to improve the day‑to‑day experience for hundreds of our customers. At a time when energy costs remain a concern for many households, improving efficiency and helping to reduce bills is more important than ever.
We will now work closely with customers to plan the upgrades, minimising disruption and keeping people informed as the project progresses.”