This landmark conference showcased the outcomes of 30 innovative projects funded through a £26 million investment (2020–2021) to reduce carbon emissions in heating and cooling systems.

This final event brought together leading researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore the future of low-carbon thermal energy in the UK.

Day Two Highlights:

ENSIGN – IES-DT’s Professor Zhibin Yu presented the Flexible Air Source Heat pump for domestic heating decarbonisatION (FASHION) project — a novel flexible air-source heat pump design for more efficient domestic heating.

ENSIGN – IES-DT’s Dr Graeme Hawker discussed the project Network headroom, engineering upgrades and public acceptance (NEUPA) — Connecting engineering for heat system change to consumers and citizens project.

Key themes for the two days included:

  • Hydrogen-Enabled Thermal Systems
  • Thermal Storage & Industrial Energy
  • Heat Pump Technology
  • Cooling Innovations
  • Consumer Engagement, Supply Chains & Communities
  • Geothermal and Underground Storage
  • Thermal Energy Networks

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