Evening Express
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Plans to encourage the use of heat networks across Scotland have been unanimously backed by the Scottish Parliament.
Heat networks are distribution system of insulated pipes that carry hot water and steam from a central source to homes and businesses, and can be powered by renewable energy or surplus heat sources.
The sector is currently unregulated and Energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has proposed a bill that aims to increase their use to help tackle climate change and fuel poverty.
Opening the stage one debate on the Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill, Mr Wheelhouse said: “Heat networks, when deployed in suitable areas, have many benefits and the most important of which may be their capacity to remove the emissions caused by heating our buildings and to reduce bills, helping to tackle fuel poverty.
“The committee on climate change, along with other key actors in the sector, has advised us that there is real scope for making far-greater use of renewable and low carbon heat networks.
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