The Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU) was established by DECC in Summer 2013, in response to a commitment in The Future of Heating: Meeting the Challenge (published in March 2013).

Since then 50 Local Authorities including 11 from the North West have been awarded over £4m funding through the first two rounds of the HNDU grant programme. The third round of funding will be open for applications in May 2014.

As part of this, CLASP are holding an event with DECC’s HNDU for local authorities, local enterprise partnerships and their partners to: 

• Learn more about the type of support that is available from HNDU
• Share information and experiences about projects that have received HNDU funding including presentations from Manchester City Council, Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, Copeland Borough Council and Britain's Energy Coast
• Help gear up for future funding rounds and understand what HNDU will be looking for

The main event will be taking place on the morning of Wednesday 7th May. This will be followed by 1-2-1 surgeries with the Heat Network Delivery Unit (HNDU) as well as themed discussion sessions in the afternoon which will need to be pre-booked. Places are limited for the 1-2-1 surgeries and lunch will be provided only for those attending both sessions.

Click on the following link for more information and booking: https://supporting-heat-network-delivery.eventbrite.co.uk

DRAFT AGENDA

9.00 Registration, tea and coffee available

9.30 Welcome and introductions

9.40 Developing a Heat Network Scheme
Overview of the different stages of work involved in the delivery of a heat network scheme, the decisions that need to be made, who needs to be involved and governance structures required.

10.00  Introducing the Heat Network Delivery Unit (HNDU)
An introduction to HNDU, the type of support that is available, the role of local authorities, the heat network roadmap, projects that have been funded to date and future funding rounds.

10.20  Local Authority HNDU Funded Projects
A series of presentations from local authorities and partners currently delivering heat network projects funded through HNDU including Manchester City Council, Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, Copeland Borough Council and Britain's Energy Coast.

11.20  Refreshment break

11.40  Breakout Sessions

A) Preparing an Application for HNDU Funding
Key issues to consider when preparing an application for funding, what HNDU will be looking for and lessons learnt from submissions to date. 

B) Preparing Technical Specifications
Key issues to consider when putting technical specifications together including list of requirements, key questions to ask and how to evaluate submissions to get the best quality bid.

12.15   Feedback from workshops and concluding remarks

12.30  Close of main session

13.00  1-2-1 Surgeries with HNDU and Themed Discussion Sessions
Must be pre-booked. Providing an opportunity to discuss potential applications and seek advice from representatives of HNDU.  Please contact krista@claspinfo.org to book an appointment together with a short description of the type of project you are looking to develop and progress to date.

15.00  Close