Written questions

Heat Networks: Environment Protection

Commons · Question 63631 · Tabled 30 Jun 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Layla Moran

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of low-carbon heat networks on (a) reducing (i) NOx emissions and (ii) particulate matter (PM2.5) in urban areas and (b) public

Answer

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 8 Jul 2025

Our assessment of the potential impact of low-carbon heat networks includes monetised air quality benefits based on Green Book (Table 15) fuel consumption standards[1]. Our published consultation stage Zoning Impact Assessment estimated the value of those...