Exploring Heat Networks in Hull
Businesses across the UK are feeling the impacts of a volatile energy market, and being resilient to this is at the forefront of Hull’s Community Plan. Vital Energi are working alongside Hull City Council to bring their vision of a fairer, healthier Hull to life through heat networks, including the Hull MAGIC scheme. We aim to reach businesses across Hull and enable them to connect to a affordable, resilient and low carbon heat supply.
The 27th of April 2026 was a day of connecting and learning all about this at the Hull Guildhall, with representatives from Hull City Council, Vital Energi and Ener-Vate presenting and answering questions from local businesses and property owners about heat networks.
There are two heat networks coming to Hull; Hull MAGIC and Hull Heat Network. The two schemes are working alongside each other to deliver more reliable, low carbon heat and hot water to businesses and residents of Hull. Representatives from many local organisations found out what the schemes could mean for them and explored opportunities to connect. Our speakers took the audience through the benefits, such as:
- Cost effective, low carbon heat
- Multiple levels of resilience providing constant heat
- Compliance with building regulations
The speakers were Martin Budd, Climate Change Manager at Hull City Council, Jo Longdon, Managing Director at Ener-Vate, and Glenn Harrison, Business Development Executive at Vital Energi. An encouraging number of local businesses came along to network, learn about the schemes and share their thoughts.
As well as practical benefits, the two schemes will support Hull’s local economy by utilising local supply chain, creating employment opportunities and championing social value causes.
Both exciting initiatives are supported by the success of Vital Energi’s heat network projects across the UK, including the exemplary Leeds PIPES project which saved over 7,000 tonnes of carbon in 2025 and is connected to 4,100+ homes and 30+ non-residential buildings.
For more information about Hull MAGIC and how to connect, contact us!
