You can find here the new series of Heat Academy up-coming activities. For more information and registrations, please send a mail to [email protected].
EVENTS
21st April, 2022 – 10.00 – 12.00 (UK Time) (Webinar)
Building Efficiency Retrofit – Session 1
Digital Technologies to reduce heating costs and increase energy security
At this session we will highlight digital technologies offering new and cost-effective opportunities for reducing energy consumption in buildings. There is a range of technologies which can be retrofitted at scale in any type of building. What are these solutions, how effective are they, where should we start and what does it take to implement them? This is the first in a series of three session at which we will address these questions.
The Agenda includes the following topics (further details in attachment)
- Reality check – Building Efficiency – potential, priorities and ongoing projects in Stoke-on-Trent
- Solutions – Digital technologies and strategies reducing the need for heat
- Local Capacity Building – training centre and business hub in the Staffordshire region

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28th April, 2022 – 10.00 – 12.00 (UK Time) (Webinar)
Heat Network Design and Asset Management – Session 1
Improving performance and extending life-time of Heat Networks
At this session we will focus on heat networks and best practice for maximising the performance and life time of such systems. We will in particular highlight best practice in the Nordic region and some of the most recent and innovative technologies now available. The combination will ensure reliability, performance and lowest possible life-cycle costs.
The Agenda includes the following topics
- Reality check – Heat Networks – potential, priorities and ongoing projects in Wales
- Solutions – Technologies and strategies improving performance and extending life-time
- Local Capacity Building – training centre and business hub in Wales

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5th May, 2022 – 10.00 – 12.00 (UK Time) (Webinar)
Heat Network Design and Asset Management – Session 2
Improving performance and extending life-time of Heat Networks
At this session we will highlight heat networks and best practice for maximising performance and life span of such systems. We will in particular highlight best practice in Scotland and in the Nordic region and some of the most recent and innovative technologies now available.
The Agenda includes the following topics
- Best practice in Sweden – Öresundskraft - from 0 to 750 km of in 50 years
- Best practice in Scotland – Expanding a high performing heat network in St Andrews
- Digitalisation of heat – Heat Network Information Systems
- Optimising Networks – Dynamic Simulation and Analytical Tools
- Refurbishing Heat Networks – Relining of high temperature heat networks
- Heat Accumulators – Shaving peaks and enabling expansion
We will also introduce the new training centre and business hub in Scotland which has been established by University of St Andrews in collaboration with Heat Academy and Heatnet Global. The overall aim is to support local capacity building in Scotland by facilitating local and international collaboration and sharing of best practice, and inward investments by the global supply chain.
You will meet speakers from the UK and the Nordics, all with a long and hands-on experience of implementing, operating and maintaining heat networks and related technologies.

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12th May, 2022 – 10.00 – 12.00 (UK Time) (Webinar)
Building Efficiency Retrofit – Session 2
Digital Technologies to reduce heating costs and increase energy security
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12th May, 2022 – 09.00 – 11.00 (EST) (Webinar)
No Time to Waste in Hamilton, Canada – Session 4
Bridge to the Future - Hamilton’s Role in a Regional Net-Zero Economy
This webinar will begin with takeaways from previous sessions and how global practices can be applied to create a best-in-class heat network in Hamilton and beyond. That will set the scene for an expert panel convened to help answer questions from various stakeholders, followed by analyses provided by key leaders representing industry, finance, energy, environmental science, and other sectors. The session will wrap up with a bold vision of a thermal corridor enabling regional growth, prosperity, and quality of life in a net-zero economy. Previous sessions are available on Hamilton Community Enterprises’ YouTube channel
[email protected]

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19th May, 2022 – 10.00 – 12.00 (UK Time) - Webinar
Conserve & Connect – Recap of recent sessions
Building Efficiency and Network Asset Management
At this session we will make a review of technologies and best practice and for making buildings ready to connect, and for maximising performance and life span of heat networks.
The Agenda includes the following topics
- Course – The steps to net-zero heating – Conserve, Connect, Convert
- Conserve – Building efficiency – where and how to start
- Connect – How to maximise reliability, performance and life expectancy of networks
- Copy-Paste – Best practice in Sweden for maximising performance and life time of networks
- Capacity Building – securing skills and expanding the local supply chain
You will meet speakers from the UK and the Nordics, all with a long and hands-on experience of designing, installing, operating and maintaining heat network systems. We are particularly proud of having Magnus Ohlsson, Technical Director Heat Networks at Öresundskraft AB in Sweden on the speaker list.
Magnus Ohlsson is responsible for the development and implementation of new systems, tools, working methods and routines for preventive maintenance of district energy networks at Öresundskraft. His goal is to maintain and strengthen the competitiveness of district heating and cooling. Magnus is also a member of Swedenergy’ s (Swedish District Energy Industry Organisation) council for district heating & cooling, and a member of the steering group for Future Heat, a department within Energiforsk, a Swedish research institute that advances and coordinates energy research.
You will also be introduced to a range of new and innovative technologies driving performance while reducing costs. [email protected]

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25th May, 2022– 13.00 -17.00 (UK Time) – Onsite - University of St Andrews
Decarbonising Heating in Scotland
Solutions – Strategies – Actions
At this onsite seminar we will share experiences on best practice for taking decarbonisation from words to action. The agenda includes the following topics
- Status – Where is Scotland on the road to net-zero heating
- Strategy – What are the opportunities and priorities
- Solutions – What are the technologies and practices available
- Synergies – How can we facilitate collaboration and replication of best practice
- Supply – how do we develop local skills and supply chain capacity
The overall aim is to support local capacity building in Scotland by facilitating local and international collaboration and sharing of best practice, and inward investments by the global supply chain. We will also introduce the new training centre and business hub in Scotland which is being established by the University of St Andrews in collaboration with Heat Academy and Heatnet Global.
The session is primarily targeting project teams involved in decarbonisation strategies and projects in councils across Scotland. [email protected]

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2nd – 3rd June, 2022
District Heating Workshop and site visits in Antwerp, Belgium (Onsite)
Event organised by Energyville and partners.
Programme and registration: https://www.districtheatingantwerpen.be/en/programma.php
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6th -10th June, 2022
Road trip to Canada (Toronto-Hamilton) and US (New York) - Onsite
Various workshops
The journey involves meetings with local project owners/ teams as well as other key stake holders – developers, consultants, contractors, universities, colleges, etc. We will also introduce our local Heat Academy and Heatnet teams and partners. Detailed schedule to be circulated shortly. For more information, please send mail to [email protected]

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15th June, 2022 – 10.00-12.00 (UK Time)
Wastewater Heat Recycling - Onsite
Session 1 – Keep the Heat under your Feet
At this introductory session we will highlight the significant potential of recycling heat from wastewater. We will present proven technologies and share best practice for designing, installing and operating these systems by referring to numerous cases around the globe. We will also provide an overview of the steps in implementing a wastewater solution from vision to operations.
You will meet speakers from across the world addressing the topic from different angles:
- Opportunity – keep the heat under our feet
- Basic Principle – how does it work in practice
- Finding Heat – where should we start
- Reference Cases in the UK and abroad – commercial, environmental and socio-economic impact
- Solutions – recovering, upgrading and distributing heat
- Business case – securing customers and revenues
- Best Practice – taking projects from vision to operations
At this session we will also up-date you on the exciting smart small city project currently underway in Whitehaven, which involves a broad range of initiatives, including solutions to decarbonise heating. [email protected]

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29th June, 2022
No Time to Waste – Helsingborg (Onsite)
Expert Seminar in connection to H22 City Expo
Helsingborg is well underway on the journey towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Recycled energy, captured and distributed through district heating and cooling networks, combined with enhanced building efficiency, are critical components in making this possible. The drive towards fossil free heat has recently been reinforced by the emerging energy crisis.
This seminar is a must for professionals engaged in developing sustainable cities – political decision makers, city planners, developers, suppliers of technologies and services, universities & colleges as well as investors and financial institutions. The seminar will offer plenty of opportunities for networking activities, a string of highly focused, know-how workshops after lunch followed by dinner later in the evening. And don’t miss the study visit at the Filborna EfW plant, one of the world’s most efficient of its kind
The session involves a range of very senior speakers representing a range of key stakeholder groups in the city. Among others you will meet:
Peter Danielsson, Chairman of the Municipal Board, City of Helsingborg
Ulf Molén, CEO, NSR AB
Ulf Thysell, CEO, NSVA AV
Anders Östlund, CEO, Öresundskraft
Peter Kihlgren, CEO, Kemira AB
…as well as several other professionals representing various sectors in the city – e.g., industry, contractors and real estate companies –§ actively involved in driving the sustainability agenda.
There will also be representatives from various cities across the globe, with which Helsingborg has established collaboration and exchange of best practice with the aim of speeding up the work of driving sustainable city development in general, and decarbonising heating in particular – New York, Rotterdam, St Andrews, Hamilton and Stoke-on-Trent which will be represented by Councillor Carl Edwards and Andrew Briggs.
You will find more details in the attachment.
The session is offered free-of-charge. There will a limited number of seats available. Please register as soon as you can through the following link:

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30th June, 2022
HEAT ACADEMY Workshop – Heatnet Business Hub - Helsingborg (Onsite)
In person event offering opportunities for networking and demonstration of solutions
This is an open session which we run in collaboration with local partners and the network of suppliers and partners engaged in the Heatnet Global network. The activity will be organised as a series of technical and strategic workshops and networking activities with the aim of highlighting new innovative solutions and facilitating sharing of best practice and collaboration. We will circulate further details shortly.
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6th July, 2022– 13.00 -12.00 (UK Time) – Onsite – Bridgend College
Decarbonising Heating in Wales
Solutions – Strategies – Actions
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7th July, 2022– 13.00 -12.00 (UK Time) – Onsite – Staffordshire University
Decarbonising Heating in Stoke-on-Trent
Solutions – Strategies – Actions
(final date still to be confirmed)
OTHER EVENTS UNDERWAY
Small Scale BioHeat systems – Session 1 (Webinar)
Affordable and Sustainable heat from biomass
Energy from Waste – Session 1 (Webinar)
Virtual tour of state-of-art Energy from Waste installation in Helsingborg, Sweden
Technical Workshop – Hotspot Business Hubs – Stoke-on-Trent and Switzerland (Onsite)
In person event offering opportunities for networking and demonstration of solutions
Technical Workshop – Hotspot Business Hubs - St Andrews and Hamilton, Canada (Onsite)
In person event offering opportunities for networking and demonstration of solutions