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Clean Heat

Expert legal solutions to support clean heat, navigating regulatory complexities and driving sustainable energy transitions. 

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Clean heat is central to achieving the UK’s net zero goals, as decarbonising heating remains one of the most significant challenges in the energy transition.

With over 70% of UK homes and businesses relying on gas heating, the shift to cleaner technologies, such as heat pumps, hydrogen, and district heating networks, is both urgent and complex.

At Burges Salmon, we are at the forefront of the latest developments, meaning we understand the regulatory, financial, and operational hurdles faced by stakeholders in clean heat projects.

From navigating evolving government policies, such as the Heat and Buildings Strategy and the introduction of the Heat Network Zoning regime, to advising on infrastructure investments and consumer protection, our market-leading team is well-positioned to provide tailored legal advice that addresses the intricacies of this fast-changing sector.

With our deep sector expertise, we help clients manage risk and capitalise on opportunities in clean heat, whether it’s supporting public-private partnerships, securing funding for green projects, or complying with regulatory requirements. Our insights ensure you stay ahead of the challenges while contributing to the UK’s sustainable heating future.

Our Clean Heat services encompass a wide range of solutions designed to address your unique challenges. 

Services

Delivery models and procurement strategies

Advising on effective delivery models and procurement strategies for clean heat projects, ensuring optimal outcomes

Compliance issues

Ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and standards in the clean heat sector, including environmental and safety laws and consumer protections.

Project development and delivery

Assisting with drafting and negotiating transaction documents to ensure smooth project development and delivery.

Regulation

Advising on regulatory frameworks, including the implications of heat network zoning for developers and operators.

Funding

Providing legal support on securing funding for clean heat initiatives, from public grants to private investments.

Secondary market transactions

Supporting clients in secondary market transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and refinancing of clean heat projects.

Examples of our work

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Advising DESNZ on route-to-market aspects of the Heat Networks Transformation Programme, ensuring successful area-wide delivery of heat networks in designated heat network zones.

Worthing Borough Council

Worked with Worthing Borough Council to deliver an innovative, low-carbon heat network using an evergreen, corporate concession model.

Bristol City Council

Advised on all elements of the Bristol City Leap project, creating a city-wide, interconnected heat network aimed at significantly decarbonising energy use in Bristol.

The Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation

Acting for OPDC in developing a large ambient loop heat network, using recovered heat from data centres to supply buildings within a 650+ hectare development site in west London.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Advised DESNZ as promoter of Project SWAN, a pathfinder AZP project, including the development of the commercial/contractual structure, the design of the competitive tendering procedure and the drafting and finalisation of the core transaction documents.

Plymouth City Council

Acting for Plymouth City Council in relation to its AZP, city-wide scheme, including the development of the commercial/contractual structure, the procurement strategy, funding, transaction documentation and regulatory advice.

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What others say

“Burges Salmon is the best law firm I have worked with as in-house. Their advice is spot on; they know their industries very well; and they have good referrals. They go the extra mile to help their clients. I am very satisfied with their services ”

Legal 500 UK 2025

“The Burges team is highly responsive and when there are problematic issues, it tends to have transferable experience which it can apply in coming up with a creative solution.”

Chambers UK 2025

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