The UK government has expanded the Green Heat Network Fund (“GHNF”) to include Wales, investing £195 million per year in low‑carbon heat network projects for the rest of the decade. The move will provide Welsh households and businesses with cleaner, cheaper heating and protect them from volatile fossil‑fuel prices. The expansion is expected to create hundreds of green‑energy jobs, offering opportunities for engineers, architects and construction workers. The decision follows existing investments such as a £15 million Sunderland heat network that will recover data‑centre heat and create almost 300 jobs. The GHNF now works alongside the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, which funds upgrades to existing networks. Ofgem will regulate new network operators, ensuring fair pricing and service quality.
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