Heat Networks Consultants

CIBSE Certification offers a recognised scheme for professionals supporting the design, implementation, and compliance of heat networks across the UK.

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CIBSE Certification offers a recognised scheme for professionals supporting the design, implementation and compliance of heat networks across the UK. 

What is a Heat Networks Consultant?

District heating networks are now seen as one of the key solutions to deliver a low carbon energy economy, particularly in high heat density areas. If heat networks are to form a significant part of our future low carbon energy infrastructure in the UK then they need to be designed, built and operated to a high standard to deliver customer satisfaction.

A code of practice CP1 on heat networks (district heating) has been produced by CIBSE and the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE), in collaboration with DECC, to assist in achieving that aim by raising standards right across the supply chain. The Code covers all forms of district heating from communal building heat to large city-wide schemes. It is designed to apply to both new networks and extensions of existing networks. 

Rather than just providing guidance, the Code specifies minimum requirements which must be met in order to produce a successful scheme and comply with the Code. Further information is also provided on best practice for those looking to move beyond the minimum requirements. Setting minimum (and best practice) standards should provide greater confidence for specifiers and developers and the Code is already being used in the tendering/contracting process.

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What can a certified Heat Networks Consultants do?

CIBSE Certification Heat Networks Consultants have been assessed on their knowledge and understanding of the Code of Practice. This will give clients employing CIBSE Certification Heat Networks Consultants confidence that the guidance in the Code of Practice will be appropriately applied.

There are no formal entry requirements to the examination, but it is advised that you familiarise yourself with the level of knowledge expected beforehand and take appropriate training.

To join the CIBSE Certification Heat Networks Consultants Register you must first pass an examination which assesses your competence to use the Code of Practice.  More information can be found on the CIBSE Training website

All Heat Networks Consultants must demonstrate their ongoing knowledge and understanding in the building regulations so they understand their interaction with the wider design team in the context of the regulations. To demonstrate their knowledge all applicants for the Heat Networks Consultants Register must successfully complete the Part L 2021 Update exam held by CIBSE Training if the Heat Networks Code of Practice (CP1) Exam was completed prior to 25 April 2023. Training is not mandatory but it is recommended, more information on the Part L 2021 Update exam and course can be found on the CIBSE Training website.

Why become a Heat Networks Consultant?

  • Demonstrate your competence on publicly funded or regulated heat network projects
  • Meet Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) requirements for consultant certification
  • Be listed on the CIBSE Certification Register
  • Support compliance with the Heat Networks Technical Assurance Scheme
  • Access technical updates and CPD opportunities via CIBSE Certification

Who Should Apply?

This certification is ideal for:

  • Building services engineers
  • Energy and sustainability consultants
  • Specialists working on the design, retrofit or delivery of heat networks

Applicants must have relevant technical knowledge and experience, as well as an understanding of the current policy and regulatory environment for heat networks.

How to Apply

  1. Successfully complete the CIBSE Heat Networks Consultant exam (training is recommended but not mandatory)
  2. Download and complete the application pack
  3. Complete the application form and submit it with your supporting documentation to:
    epc@cibsecertification.org
  4. Pay the application fee on submission of your application
  5. Once your application has been approved pay the registration fee.

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