Written question asked by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Geothermal Power: Heat Networks
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to take steps with the Coal Authority to use mine water heat for heat networks.
- Answer
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Mine water heat is already used in some heat networks. The Gateshead Heat Network and Seaham Garden Village have been supported through the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) and Heat Network Investment Project respectively. We are in touch with the Coal Authority (now the Mining and Remediation Authority) to monitor developments in the sector and to offer support where applicable, such as through the GHNF.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 125558
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Mining Heat networks Geothermal power
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- 2026-05-18 09:24:52 +0100
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