{"id":1606,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1606"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:25","slug":"firstport-vital-energi-to-improve-ageing-infrastructure-through-hnes-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1606","title":{"rendered":"Improving Ageing Infrastructure Through HNES Funding"},"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>FirstPort &amp; Vital Energi to Improve Ageing Infrastructure Through HNES Funding<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"As part of the ongoing partnership with property managing agent FirstPort, Vital Energi has helped secure \u00a3489k in Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) funding to enhance the experience of residents living in the apartments at the Capital East II development, situated near the Royal Victoria Docks, London.\"><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=\"FirstPort &amp; Vital Energi to Improve Ageing Infrastructure Through HNES Funding\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/firstport-vital-energi-to-improve-ageing-infrastructure-through-hnes-funding\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"FirstPort &amp; Vital Energi to Improve Ageing Infrastructure Through HNES Funding\"><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>As part of the ongoing partnership with property managing agent FirstPort, Vital Energi has helped secure \u00a3489k in Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) funding to enhance the experience of residents living in the apartments at the Capital East II development, situated near the Royal Victoria Docks, London.<\/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\/jtiiv4me\/capital_east_23.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=132817908943230000\" alt=\"Capital East 23\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__text-container\">\n<p>This partnership builds on a relationship that began in 2018 when Vital Energi commenced the maintenance and data collection services for the heat network at the Capital East II development. Over the years, the hands-on experience gained by the Vital Energi team has provided invaluable insights into the operation of the Capital East II heat network.<\/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<h2 class=\"rich-text-case-study__title rte__title\">Ageing heat network infrastructure &amp; HNES funding<\/h2>\n<p>Ageing infrastructure presents a significant challenge across the heat network sector, particularly as regulations and decarbonisation targets drive the need for greater efficiency. Vital Energi, working closely with FirstPort, took a proactive approach at the Capital East II development by conducting optimisation studies and securing HNES funding, which identified heat losses at the individual apartment level. This indicated that the existing heat interface units (HIUs) were inefficient, requiring frequent repairs and negatively impacting residents&#8217; experience.<\/p>\n<p>The \u00a3489,900 HNES funding will support the replacement of 203 HIUs in two blocks of the development, with the highly efficient, electronic BESA-certified vTherm\u00b0e heat interface units. Upgrading to the vTherm\u00b0e will enhance the system\u2019s temperature differential (dT), allowing for a lower pump flow rate and reducing overall electrical consumption. This improvement will boost system efficiency across the heat network.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrades to the existing BMS have also been designed to allow for weather compensation. This will change how the heat network controls the flow temperature, with controls adjusting the amount of heat generated depending on outdoor air temperature. In practical terms, this means lower energy consumption, improved efficiency, lower return temperatures, reduced plant cycling and more stable temperatures for residents throughout the year.<\/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\">\u201cWe are delighted that Capital East Phase II has received funding through the HNES, and we will ensure the knowledge gained from our recent studies is utilised during the improvement of Capital East&#8217;s heat network. This investment will improve the efficiency of the heating system, which will directly benefit our residents. The HNES provides opportunities to release capital funding to meet the requirements of the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme. Achieving this depends on working with reliable, focused partners. As we progress toward milestone two, our partners\u2019 collaboration is essential to reducing heat network costs and improving transparency for residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Stuart Wilcox, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Head of Critical Infrastructure at FirstPort<\/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>This project marks a significant step forward in improving the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of the Capital East II heat network. Through continued collaboration with First Port, Vital Energi remains committed to optimising the performance of heat networks and improving the experience of residents living on heat networks.<\/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\">\u201cWe were pleased to support FirstPort throughout the HNES application process. The funding will improve the efficiency and reliability of the network and deliver tangible benefits for residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Katy Lister, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Client Relationship Manager<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff FirstPort &amp; Vital Energi to Improve Ageing Infrastructure Through HNES Funding As part of the ongoing partnership with property managing agent FirstPort, Vital Energi has helped secure \u00a3489k in Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) funding to enhance the experience of residents living in the apartments at the Capital East II development, situated near the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"ve_media_section":[3],"ve_media_year":[],"ve_sector":[],"class_list":["post-1606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","ve_media_section-press-releases"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1606"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1606\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1606"},{"taxonomy":"ve_media_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fve_media_section&post=1606"},{"taxonomy":"ve_media_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fve_media_year&post=1606"},{"taxonomy":"ve_sector","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fve_sector&post=1606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}