This course discusses the following topics:

• What are the carbon problems with heat?​
• How do we usually heat buildings?​
• What are Heat Networks?​
• The technologies involved​
• New techniques and ways of thinking​
• 4th & 5th generation heat networks​

This course is designed for anyone looking to understand more about district heating and cooling. From students to Housing Association representatives looking to expand their knowledge of the subject, all will find it invaluable.

Participants will learn about the challenges associated with decarbonising the heating sector in the UK and the role that District Heat Networks could play in reducing heating related emission by supplying low carbon energy to large urban communities.

Professor Phil Jones

An independent consultant and leading expert in District Heating & Cooling. 

30 minutes of self-led learning.

No formal assessment.

This is a high level introductory course which is not CPD accredited. 

For information on our policies (payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, etc.) visit our general information page.

If you have a question that we haven’t answered here, please contact lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk and we will respond to your query within 24 hours.