DESNZ: Heat Networks Planning Database

Name: DESNZ: Heat Networks Planning Database
Creator: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

data.gov.uk (National Data Library) OGL-UK-3.0 ✓ data file verified Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · updated 2026-08-10

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The Heat Networks Planning Database (HNPD) provides a picture of both district and communal heat network deployment across the UK. It tracks the progress of projects through multiple stages including: inception; planning; construction; operation; and decommissioning. Data is sourced from reviewing planning applications and contacting developers, and is updated during the month following the end of each quarter. Previous data was uploaded under BEIS: Heat Networks Planning Database.

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Resource	Format	Verified	Size
Heat Networks Planning Database (HNPD): February 2026 - April 2026 (XLS)	.XLS	✓ data file verified	1013 KB
Heat Networks Planning Database (HNPD): February 2026 - April 2026 (CSV)	CSV	unchecked
Previous project pipelines	.ZIP	unchecked
Heat Networks Planning Database (HNPD): May 2026 - July 2026 (XLSX)	.XLSX	unchecked
Heat Networks Planning Database (HNPD): May 2026 - July 2026 (CSV)	CSV	unchecked

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