1. District Heating Information from factsheet: Technology basics – page 1 Different types of district heating fuels – page1 Different types application – page 1 Renewable Heat Incentive information – page 1 Benefits for your community – page 2 Myth busting facts – page 2 Checklist: is district heating the right technology for my community? – page 3 Subregional information and contacts – page 4 Case studies Video: biomass district heating (only biomass covered, not other technologies) http://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/an-individual-biomass-district-heating-project-or-esco.html

2. District heating– the basics How does district heating work? Different types of fuel A district heating network consists of a central boiler connected to pipes delivering heat to a number of buildings within a local area Biomass Solar energyGeothermal, waste heat… Video: biomass district heating (only biomass covered, not other technologies) http://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/an-individual-biomass-district-heating-project-or-esco.html Not renewable sources like natural gas

3. District heating – Renewable Heat Incentive Generating a source of income for your community from district heating What is the Renewable Heat Incentive Government incentive to encourage the generation of renewable heat Owners of a district heating system (using biomass, geothermal, ground or water heat pumps, solar thermal systems, municipal solid waste and biogas) can make money from the heat generated by the system Guaranteed for 20 years Retail price index linked New incentive – visit the Government website for further information and updates http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/what_we_do/uk_supply/e nergy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive/incentive.aspx

4. District heating – Benefits and Myths What benefits could district heating generate for your community Protection against rising fuel prices Make money for your community More local jobs Very efficient technology Reduce your carbon emissions Improve community well-being What are the typical myths surrounding district heating district heating is too complex for my community to manage district heating is too expensive so it will make no saving to my community

5. District heating – Checklist Is district heating suitable for your community? Site suitability Community heating needs Fuel supply Land/Building owner permission Planning permission

6. District heating – Case studies North West Case Study – Charter Housing Ecopod district heating UK Case Study – Biomass district heating for a community in Sussex