Low-carbon model
Hackney Council approved a new heat network contract to reduce carbon emissions.
Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved a £34.81 million contract for the Colville Heat Network in July 2026. This project, which aims to transition away from traditional heating methods, is expected to reduce lifetime carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes in the Colville and Britannia areas.
The contract was awarded to Supplier A for Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) services. It covers an initial 15-year period, with a potential 10-year extension valued at an additional £10.2 million.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved the Colville Heat Network contract on 15 July 2026. Source
- The contract for the Colville Heat Network is valued at an estimated £34.81 million. Source
- The heat network is expected to reduce lifetime carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes. Source
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