{"id":1584,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:14","slug":"duffryn-desnz-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1584","title":{"rendered":"Duffryn Heat Network Project Team Welcome DESNZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Duffryn Heat Network Project Team Welcome the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Duffryn Heat Network Project Team Welcome the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/duffryn-desnz-visit\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Duffryn Heat Network Project Team Welcome the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Newport City Homes\u2019 Duffryn Heat Network Replacement Project is one of the largest district heating pipe upgrade projects currently being delivered in the UK. It involves replacing 7.5km of ageing pipes with a modern and highly insulated network. The project received a \u00a33.7m grant from the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), and this work will secure the future of the district heating system and deliver a better experience for customers.<\/p>\n<p>We were delighted to welcome a delegation from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Wednesday 14 February to find out more about the district heating system, see the pipework being installed, meet the team behind the project and tour the biomass energy centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">We\u2019re thrilled with the project\u2019s progress and incredibly grateful for the engagement and support of our customers and the wider community. \u201cThese works are a significant investment in sustainable energy and we are very grateful to have received some of the funding for these vital works from the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The improvements we are delivering will ensure Duffryn heat network will continue to deliver affordable, environmentally friendly heating and hot water for our customers and wider community for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Sonia Furzland, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Executive Director of Operations-Newport City Home<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/1c5chfrk\/duffryn-1.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133523940688630000\" alt=\"Duffryn 1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__text-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">The delegation taking a tour of the biomass energy centre which provides heat for the network<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>The Duffryn heat network provides heating and hot water to over 970 homes, local schools and businesses. Since installation in the 1970s, it remains an example of innovative sustainability. It uses locally sourced woodchip instead of fossil fuels, which reduces carbon emissions and contributes to better local air quality. Any waste product is given to local farmers to use as fertiliser. The new pipework will ensure the local community and future generations benefit from sustainable and reliable heating and hot water.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/duqpg2s4\/pic-with-dh-in-it.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133523959675270000\" alt=\"Pic With DH In It.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__text-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><em>Vital Energi&#8217;s Managing Director of Heat Networks, Ashley Walsh explaining the installation process for district heating pipework.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote has-button\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">This is an important project for the local community, taking the district heating system which has come to the end of its life and upgrade it into a sustainable and efficient system which will serve the community for decades to come and we\u2019re delighted to welcome the delegation from DESNZ to tour the installation. \u201cThis is an extremely rewarding project, due to the positive impact it will have on people\u2019s day-to-day lives and one of the highlights for us is that we\u2019ve been able to work with the council on some social value projects which will make a genuine difference in the lives of the people of Duffryn.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Ashley Walsh , <span class=\"quote__position\"> Vital Energi &#8211; Managing Director for Heat Networks<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>The heat network is being delivered in phases to minimise disruption, with completion scheduled for Spring 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Duffryn Heat Network Project Team Welcome the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Newport City Homes\u2019 Duffryn Heat Network Replacement Project is one of the largest district heating pipe upgrade projects currently being delivered in the UK. 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