Decision details

Heat Networks Delivery Approach

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Proposals for a zonal approach to heat network roll out, as a key project that will decarbonise heat and improve energy security in the city. This approach will include the procurement of a development partner to bring in investment and support delivery in Plymouth, alongside seeking Green Heat Network Fund government grant.

Decision:

Cabinet agreed to:

1. Support the zonal approach to heat network roll out in Plymouth, as set out in the report, and the procurement of a development partner to take forward these proposals to delivery;

2. Grant delegated authority to the Service Director for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Environment & Climate Change, to determine the following matters in respect to the heat network delivery project:

(a) Approval of revenue business case;

(b) Procurement of development partner;

(c) Submission of an application to the Green Heat Network Fund to support the delivery of the first phase of the project; and

(d) Any other matter to secure delivery of the project, subject to such being within approved budget.

Publication date: 10/09/2024

Date of decision: 09/09/2024

Decided at meeting: 09/09/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 18/09/2024

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