Name
PANEL DISCUSSION: Understanding and meeting requirements heat network zoning
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Speakers
Mike Tisdell, heat policy manager, ADE: Heat Networks
Jim Gillon, service director, design and energy, Gateshead Council / Gateshead Energy Company
Kate Ashworth, energy infrastructure lead – energy capital, West Midlands Combined Authority
Stephen Hutchins, concession director, Bring Energy
Ken Hunnisett, head of public sector, Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management
Jim Gillon, service director, design and energy, Gateshead Council / Gateshead Energy Company
Kate Ashworth, energy infrastructure lead – energy capital, West Midlands Combined Authority
Stephen Hutchins, concession director, Bring Energy
Ken Hunnisett, head of public sector, Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management




Description
- Zoning policy and impacts on wider areas
- What are the anticipated changes?
- How do you get existing buildings connected to heat networks?
- Roles, responsibilities, strategic coordination and collaboration between local authorities, private developers and energy providers