A UK government press release published on 23 September 2026 said more than 750,000 homes would benefit from cheaper, cleaner heating through £90 million in funding for new and upgraded heat networks. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said the projects would create more than 2,000 jobs.

In London, a planned £41 million project under and alongside the River Thames was described as potentially supplying 650,000 homes, subject to planning consent, and unlocking around £5 billion of investment. A £9.7 million award was announced to extend Bradford's heat network to 255 homes, a hospital and seven schools and colleges. Other awards included £11.5 million for a Bexley and Greenwich network serving up to 100,000 homes when fully built, and £3.9 million for Solihull.

The release said £13.3 million was committed to upgrade 76 inefficient heat networks across England and Wales, and cited a Brighton building where residents were reported to be saving £438 a year after 2024 improvements.