Project Lead: Dr Michael Smith
Institution: Northumbria University.
Partners: Gateshead Council, PPSL District Heating Limited.
Amount: £ 34K
Scheme: Fostering Partnerships.
Theme/Area: Integration into End Use Sectors/ Net Zero/Circular Economy Transition (e.g. products, supply chain, end-users).
Brief Description: Gateshead Council is launching the UK’s largest low-rise retrofit project to connect 15,000 homes to their innovative District Heat Network (DHN). Overcoming non-technical barriers is crucial for rapid scaling and investment. The project will co-design resources with residents to increase connections and support end-user transition to this net-zero technology.
