Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) funding for existing heat networks in England and Wales
Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)
- Closes
- 31 Mar 2030
- 1233 days left
- Opened
- 1 Apr 2025
- Who can apply
- Public bodies, NGOs, Micro companies, SMEs, Large companies
- Open to applicants from
- United Kingdom
What this call funds
Public, private and third sector operators of existing district or communal heat networks in England and Wales can apply for revenue grants to fund Optimisation Studies and capital grants to part-fund efficiency improvements. Capital grants cover up to just under 50% of eligible costs, and revenue grants can cover up to 100%. Applications are prioritised for schemes that support residential customers in need, and the scheme window runs to 31 March 2030, with Round 14 expected to open on 30 November 2026.
The call in detail
- Funder
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Programme
- Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)
- Type
- Grant
- Funding rate
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Eligible applicants
- Public bodies, NGOs, Micro companies, SMEs, Large companies
- Eligible countries
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England and Wales
- Startup relevance
- Low
- Source
- UK Find a Grant — schemes open to the private sector
Key dates
- 1 Apr 2025
- Applications opened
- 31 Mar 2030
- Applications close
Earlier rounds and changes
| Recorded | What changed | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2026 | First listed here | Already listed when the source was first read |
Similar open calls
Open calls like this one are listed for free accounts. Start with a free account to see them, save searches and get an e-mail when a new call matches.
Create free accountSummaries and extracted fields are generated automatically from the official page and may contain mistakes. Check the official page before applying.