South Islington heat network
Islington Council is developing an Outline Business Case for the proposed South Islington Heat Network to attract private investment.
The proposed South Islington Heat Network, for which Islington Council is developing an Outline Business Case to attract private sector investment, is part of the council's wider strategy to deliver energy infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions.
Islington Council's climate action programme includes a pipeline of projects valued at approximately £4 billion, as detailed in the Net Zero Project Pipeline published in March 2026. The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee reviewed these initiatives, which include energy and heat networks, in March 2026.
In September 2025, the Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee also discussed the expansion of the Bunhill Heat Network, which is connecting an additional 1,000 homes. This expansion is part of the council's efforts to inform the development of a new Climate Action plan.
Key facts
- Islington Council's climate action programme pipeline is valued at approximately £4 billion. Source
- The Net Zero Project Pipeline was published in March 2026. Source
- The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee reviewed climate initiatives on March 10, 2026. Source
- Islington Council is expanding its Bunhill Heat Network to connect 1,000 homes. Source
- The Bunhill Heat Network expansion was discussed on September 11, 2025. Source
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