HEAT NETWORKS
ADVANCED ZONING PROGRAMME
Key stakeholders included the Tyseley Strategic Alliance, DESNZ, National Grid, Severn Trent Water, SSE, Vital Energie, Hemiko, Bring Energy, and The Crown Estate
Challenge: Birmingham City Council needed to align multiple stakeholders and manage inquiries for the Advanced Zoning Programme, part of the Heat Network Zoning Pilot, to develop business cases for heat network schemes.
Solution: Fillip provided strategic advice and stakeholder management services, acting as the liaison between consultants, the council and key stakeholders. We facilitated meetings, synthesised information, authored detailed responses to the DESNZ Heat Network Zoning Consultation and Future Homes and Buildings Standards on behalf of the city council ensuring effective engagement and alignment with programme objectives.
Added Value: Fillip's strategic approach increased BCC's capacity to manage projects, reduced bottlenecks, and ensured comprehensive stakeholder engagement. This work was critical in preparing Birmingham for heat network zoning regulations.
ST HELENS TOWN CENTRE HEAT NETWORK
Challenge: St Helens required effective stakeholder engagement to develop a town centre heat network, aligning with its climate goals and ensuring community and stakeholder support.
Solution: Fillip facilitated stakeholder engagement, coordinating with local authorities, businesses, and residents. We organised meetings, gathered feedback, and addressed concerns, ensuring alignment with the project’s objectives.
Added Value: Through structured engagement, we enhanced community support, identified potential issues early, and streamlined the decision-making process, contributing to the project’s success and long-term sustainability.
We developed a project communication and data portal
CRAWLEY HEAT NETWORK EXPANSION
Weekly project updates and dashboarding ensured the project team had timely visibility of progress and performance
Challenge: Crawley Borough Council aims to cut CO2e emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2040. Decarbonising heating systems in the town centre is essential. A second phase of the existing heat network, operational since 2022, focuses on connecting more buildings and new developments. The transition from gas to electric heating posed technical and cost challenges, requiring comprehensive techno-economic analysis to find sustainable solutions.
Solution: We managed the project and engaged stakeholders, collaborating with Ramboll UK Ltd. The project included an energy master planning and Detailed Feasibility Study, resulting in a successful funding application to the DESNZ Heat Network Delivery Unit. This study is now establishing the project's viability for construction and operation through a Detailed Project Development (DPD) study.
Added Value: The project proposed electrification through large-scale heat pumps and electric boilers. Our expertise in electricity networks, from EV charging projects, facilitated early engagement with UK Power Networks, accelerating understanding of network requirements and costs. This project fostered long-term collaboration, addressing key electrical load issues for all stakeholders.
EV CHARGING
DUE DILIGENCE FOR £100M+ INVESTMENT
We performed data driven analysis, providing insights at pipeline and individual site level that support robust and timely planning and investment decisions
Challenge: Investors needed confidence in the robustness of planned EV charging schemes across the UK. Understanding technical, social, environmental, legal, and commercial factors was critical.
Solution: Supporting Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, we provided technical and commercial advice using data analytics and Multi Criteria Analysis. This helped inform Octopus Energy Generation £100m investment in the Iduna Be.EV charging network. Fillip evaluated site identification, prioritisation, and specifications, delivering a balanced scorecard of key findings and recommendations.
Added Value: Fillip's data-driven analysis ensured investors understood the merits and areas for improvement in EV charging schemes, maximising utilisation and revenue generation while meeting investor timescales and quality requirements.
HOME AND HYBRID WORKING EMISSIONS
HOMEWORKING SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS ENGAGEMENT TOOL
Challenge: The shift to homeworking during the Covid-19 pandemic raised questions about its impact on energy use and associated carbon emissions. Sustainabl needed to enhance their MVP to provide deeper insights.
Solution: Fillip reviewed Sustainabl's tool, recommending enhancements for greater insights. These changes led to the development of various business models, including a Freemium emissions calculator, catering to different customer needs.
Added Value: Fillip's expertise in energy, sustainability, and GHG protocols helped Sustainabl refine its offerings and quickly enter the market. This facilitated the expansion of Sustainabl's partnership model, enhancing their market presence and customer choice.
EXPLOITATION PLAN FOR CARBON REDUCTION CAMPAIGNS
Challenge: Motivating and guiding individuals and organisations to take effective carbon reduction actions is challenging despite existing technologies.
Solution: Fillip, working with CADA Consulting, supported supported Sustainabl.co in developing an exploitation plan for evidence-based carbon reduction campaigns as part of an InnovateUK funded project. The plan included educational workshops, tailored personas, and detailed carbon footprint assessments using persona-based insights.
Added Value: The plan positioned Sustainabl as a leader in sustainability solutions, offering end-to-end services from carbon footprint assessments to persona-based modelling. This approach engaged diverse stakeholders and ensured compliance with evolving regulations, driving meaningful carbon emission reductions.