HEAT DECARBONISATION PLANS

Practical, whole-estate pathways to reduce emissions from heat.

Heat is often the largest source of emissions across buildings and estates.

A structured plan is essential to identify viable, cost-effective solutions and prioritise investment.

WHAT IS IT?

A Heat Decarbonisation Plan (HDP) is an estate-focused plan that follows recognised guidance, including that set out by Salix and related public sector programmes

While the primary focus is the decarbonisation of heat, it also considers the wider measures required to make low carbon heating viable and affordable, including:

  • Existing heating systems and energy use

  • Fabric improvements and demand reduction

  • Technology options such as heat pumps or heat networks

  • On-site generation such as solar PV

  • Energy efficiency measures including LED lighting and controls

  • BMS optimisation and operational improvements

  • Electrical capacity and infrastructure constraints

  • Phasing, costs and delivery considerations

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU

  • Decarbonising heat in isolation can lead to higher costs and poor performance

  • A coordinated approach, including demand reduction, controls optimisation and on-site generation, helps reduce system size, improve performance and manage long-term costs

HOW TRIBE HELP

  • Deliver full Heat Decarbonisation Plans in line with Salix and public sector guidance

  • Lead data collection, analysis and coordination across your estate

  • Assess heat decarbonisation options alongside enabling measures such as fabric, controls and on-site generation

  • Identify opportunities to reduce demand and improve performance before system replacement

  • Define phased, costed and deliverable pathways

  • Align plans with funding opportunities and procurement routes

  • Work alongside specialist designers and engineers where required to develop robust, investable solutions

WHAT IT UNLOCKS

  • Affordable and deliverable heat decarbonisation pathways

  • Better sequencing of fabric, plant and infrastructure upgrades

  • Stronger, more credible funding applications

  • Reduced risk in major capital investment decisions

Plan your transition away from fossil fuel heating with confidence