Veolia will design, build and operate a new district heating network to serve 1,618 homes across six apartment blocks at Greystar’s Bermondsey development in south London.
The system will draw hot water from the South East London Combined Heat and Power facility (SELCHP), which recovers heat from residual waste.
Due to start operating in May 2026, the supply is expected to be around 60% renewable thanks to the biogenic portion of the waste treated at SELCHP.
Veolia estimates the scheme will avoid about 1,524 tonnes of CO₂ annually compared with gas-fired heat, while improving energy resilience for residents.
Veolia will deliver the full lifecycle: design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and replacements.
Hot water at approximately 75°C will be fed from SELCHP into building systems to meet space heating and hot water demand. A dedicated back-up boiler plant will provide resilience during outages or peak conditions.
The Bermondsey project illustrates how heat networks can decarbonise buildings at scale, with heating still accounting for nearly a third of the UK’s final energy use in homes, commercial and public buildings.
By capturing heat that would otherwise be wasted, the network supports London’s climate goals and a more circular local economy.
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