Our networks
We build bespoke network solutions designed to meet the needs of diverse communities.
Coventry District Energy
Heating and cooling Coventry’s iconic buildings
Heatline is a pioneering district heating network in Coventry city centre, developed through a 25-year partnership between Bring Energy and Coventry City Council. This innovative scheme utilises recovered heat from an Energy from Waste (EfW) plant, offering a reliable energy solution. The Heatline was developed under an award-winning framework based on the successful Leicester, Birmingham and Southampton District Energy schemes.
Heatline stands out for its approach. One of the first large-scale district heating networks in the UK to utilise EfW technology, it continues to be a leader in sustainable heating. By purchasing heat from the EfW plant and delivering it via a 6.6km network of underground pipes, Heatline offers an efficient way to deliver low-carbon heating.
The scheme provides low-carbon heat to iconic buildings within the city centre, including:
- Coventry Council House
- Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
- The Wave
- Coventry Cathedral
The network is growing, with new buildings such as the Friargate development and the University of Coventry being added today.
Project highlights
11,457 tonnes of CO2 saved since the project inception
6.6km of insulated distribution pipe linked to the energy centre by 3.3km of pressurised pipework
Over 7820 MWh of heat produced per annum
Southampton District Energy Scheme (SGHC)
The Southampton Geothermal Heating Company (SGHC) is a pioneering partnership project leading the way in the delivery of sustainable supplies of heat, chilled water and power in the UK.
The success of SGHC is demonstrated by its growth from serving one customer in the mid-1980s to more than 58 commercial and public sector customers and hundreds of households today. It now produces over 70GWh of energy a year, providing low-cost heating, hot water and in some instances, cooling to a variety of customers.
Bring Energy operates the scheme, collaborating closely with Southampton City Council to decarbonise the scheme. It delivers competitively priced energy services to businesses, private and social housing, retail developments and public buildings, also assisting the regeneration of the city.
The scheme provides heat to major city centre buildings, including the BBC TV South studios, the Leonardo Hotel, John Lewis and Marks and Spencer.
Project highlights
11,000 tonnes of CO2 saved per annum
14km of insulated distribution pipe within a 2km radius of the energy centre
Over 33,000 MWh of heat per annum
Established in 1986, the tri-generation system utilises heat from a geothermal well located over a mile below ground, supplemented by large scale CHP and conventional boilers and cooling system.
Newcastle District Energy Company – supplying low carbon heat to a unique ecosystem
In 2018, Bring Energy was awarded a 40-year contract by the Regenerate Newcastle partnership to design, build and operate an energy centre at the Helix and to develop heat networks in Newcastle.
Helix is a unique, collaborative ecosystem and innovation hub for residential, business and public buildings. The partnership can be used by multiple bodies within the Newcastle upon Tyne boundary, including NHS, educational centres, housing providers and developers, and emergency services buildings.
The Helix scheme is projected to save 30,650 thousand tonnes of carbon over its lifetime and there are plans to transition the network to Net Zero Heat.
Project highlights
A unique, 24-acre collaborative ecosystem and innovation hub with residential, business, and public buildings.
The JV Partnership with Newcastle City Council is responsible for the design, construction, O&M, supply and billing and customer service.
732m2 purpose-built energy centre connected to multiple buildings at the Helix site.
The scheme has been extended to serve buildings beyond the original 5.2km of pipework at the Helix and planning is underway for further major expansions.
Birmingham District Energy Company – fulfilling local climate change strategy
The Birmingham District Energy Company is playing a pivotal role in Birmingham City Council’s climate change strategy, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 60% by 2027.
The scheme was conceived in 2003, and the first 25-year energy supply agreement was signed in 2006.
The overall network comprises three schemes, Broad Street, a Trigeneration (heat, power and cooling) led system, and two Eastside schemes.
The Birmingham District Energy scheme has enjoyed growth since its inception, enabling the on-going expansion of the scheme and is at the beginning of its decarbonisation journey.
Project highlights
Electricity supplies synchronised with the National Grid.
Overall, the scheme is saving over 14,000 tonnes of CO2 per annum compared to traditional systems.
East London Energy – Heating and cooling networks for East London
East London Energy (ELE) is serving multiple businesses and residential buildings across the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and beyond. The networks are at the forefront of heat network decarbonisation and are leading the net zero transition with commercial and technological innovations.
Bring Energy designed, developed and built the infrastructure for ELE, and runs ELE as a customer-facing energy supplier to the area until 2053.
Linked to the development of the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympic Games, East London Energy is a prestigious, highly visible project.
Since launch, we have continued to grow the network, doubling its size and increasing its low carbon heat capacity.
Project highlights
End-to-end delivery, from concept to operation, with 100% responsibility, continuing to this day.
An early example of large-scale district heating, where we created innovations now in use across the industry.
The initial capital expenditure for the project was around £140m; there has been significant investment in new connections year on year.
A prestigious, highly visible project with multiple phases.