Heat networks, heat pumps and the future of low carbon heat

24 Jun 2026
Warm & Healthy Homes Stage
Warm & Healthy Homes Stage - open to all

As housing providers scale up low-carbon heating, the focus is shifting from strategy to delivery. This panel will explore the practical realities of decarbonising heat across existing homes and new developments, including system performance, heat network optimisation, zoning, evolving Ofgem regulation and the operational challenges facing landlords. The discussion will examine how organisations are preparing for new compliance requirements while balancing affordability, reliability and long-term decarbonisation goals.

Chair
Zainab Hussain
Zainab Hussain, Report, Inside Housing Living
Speakers
Codrina Cretu
Codrina Cretu, Mission manager, Nesta
Chris D'Arcy
Chris D'Arcy, Director of client relationships, Chirpy Heat
Matt Jones
Matt Jones, Project coordinator, energy, Bristol City Council
Will Rivers
Will Rivers, Associate director, heat decarbonisation, The Carbon Trust