Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)
An overview of the capital grant support available for the development of new and existing low and zero-carbon heat networks, including details of how to apply.
Applies to England
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Details
The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) is a 3-year £288 million capital grant fund that will support:
- the commercialisation and construction of new low and zero carbon (LZC) heat networks (including the supply of cooling)
- the retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks
Eligibility
The GHNF is open to organisations in the public, private, and third sectors in England.
Individuals, households and sole traders cannot apply.
Timescales
The GHNF main scheme opens its first application round on 14 March 2022.
This will be followed by quarterly rounds until the scheme closes in 2025.
How to apply
Read the guidance for full details of available support, scheme criteria, application process and the application round timings.
Email ghnfcorrespondence@beis.gov.uk for an application form. We will usually reply within 3 working days.
BEIS will manage the first application round. Subsequent rounds will be managed by our delivery partner, at which point scheme rules and criteria will remain the same but some of the processes may change.
Register for news updates
If you want to be added to the GHNF mailing list and receive scheme announcements and news updates, please email ghnfcorrespondence@beis.gov.uk.