Members of the ENSIGN project, Graeme Hawker, Bruce Stephen, Michael-Allan Millar, and Thomas Storey, recently attended the Scottish Renewables Heat Seminar: Driving Strategic Heat Decarbonisation. The event brought together leading industry experts and stakeholders to discuss the actions needed by the Scottish and UK governments to enable city-scale heat networks across Scotland and accelerate the adoption of heat pumps.
Industry professionals shared valuable insights on the potential impact of changes in policy and what this means for Scotland’s low-carbon heat sector. Discussions also focused on how to make low-carbon heat an appealing option for consumers, developers, and investors.
Speakers at the event included: Esther Harris, senior Analyst, Climate Change Committee, Stewart Reid, Head of Future Networks, SSEN Distribution, Sheelagh MacGregor, Associate Director, Net Zero, Scottish Futures Trust, Stuart Hallett, Urban Energy North Lead, Arup, Nicola Mahmood, Head of Region (Scotland), Aira, Adam Ben-Hamo, Principal, Asper Investment Management, Kate Mulvany, Principal Consultant, Cornwall Insight & Eddie McAvinchey, Banking & Investments, Scotland National Wealth Fund.