District Energy
Equans operates some of the largest and most technically demanding District Energy schemes in the UK.
What is District Energy?
District Energy Systems have a central energy centre serving a range of buildings through a network of underground pipes and cables. These systems are widely recognised as a sustainable, cost-effective solution for the provision of heating, cooling and power for homes and businesses.
Equans is an expert in the provision of city-wide, smart, district energy systems. We have the capability to decarbonise whole cities by connecting and growing our existing large scale, low carbon heat networks, whilst integrating multiple, low carbon renewable technologies and waste heat sources.
The Equans District Energy team have over 30 years’ experience in developing, delivering, and operating large district energy networks. We are committed to working with our partners in local authorities, large organisations, and businesses on their energy transition, as well as fulfilling our ambition to make net zero-carbon happen.
Our Service
The EQUANS District Energy team have over 30 years’ experience in delivering heating and cooling networks.
This experience spans the breadth of network development, delivery and operation and the full range of delivery models being used for heat network governance.
Equans’ strength in supporting Local Authorities, organisations and businesses on their energy transition to net zero lies in the range of expertise across the business.
We have the ability to support organisations on their journey, whether that is energy efficiency retrofit, building scale low carbon heat solutions, or new heating, cooling and/or smart local energy networks.

We can help develop and deliver placed based local energy solutions that take into account the needs of the local area and are fit for delivering the exigent energy transition to net zero carbon emissions.
The Equans District Energy team have over 30 years’ experience in delivering heating and cooling networks. This experience spans the breadth of network development, delivery and operation and the full range of delivery models being used for heat network governance.
Decarbonisation Roadmap Development
Major decarbonisation activities, asset replacement strategies, strategic growth roadmaps (master planning and zoning) and plans for natural gas phase out.
Integration of low carbon technologies & waste heat sources triggered by growth and new connections, commercial opportunities or funding availability.
System optimisation and efficiency improvements – Adapting and getting the most out of existing assets, and benefiting from wider energy system carbon and price signalling.
EQUANS UK District Energy Schemes
Equans is the UK’s largest district energy company serving users in public, commercial, industrial and residential sectors.
Click on the link to read more about our district energy schemes across the UK.