ValueCapital grants covering up to (but not including) 50% of eligible commercialisation and construction costs for new low-carbon heat networks (incl. cooling) and retrofit/expansion of existing networks; commercialisation support capped at £1M; drawdown available to FY2029-30
Deadlines2026-09-25 — Round 12 open — closes 11:59pm 9/25/2026
RequirementsPublic, private or third-sector organisation in England or Wales (no sole traders); detailed project documentation with application; heat network must meet low-carbon requirements
CaveatsEngland and Wales only; competitive rounds — later rounds expected but not guaranteed; industrial waste-heat export into a heat network is an eligible use case worth exploring for facilities with excess heat
Last verified2026-08-24