Worthing Heat Network
Local heat. Cleaner air. A greener, cheaper future for Worthing.
This autumn, buildings in the community will begin to be connected to the Worthing Heat Network. Worthing Hospital, the Connaught Theatre, Worthing Museum & Gallery and other civic buildings will all be heated by the network. But that’s just the start as the connections grow. We are building this infrastructure now so that it’s ready for buildings to make the switch to low cost energy, that is secure and low carbon.
How the heat network is
transforming Worthing
The “Energy Hub” is located by the entrance to the High Street Multi-Storey Car Park. From there, a series of underground pipes transport hot water to any connected building, just like a utility connection.
Buildings and homes connected to the network won’t need an independent heating system or boiler for everyday use, even in the freezing winters. That means no more waiting for your boiler to be fixed. Our networks are built with back-up heating to avoid outages, and our team of engineers offer 24-hour support if you experience any issues.
Every year, the heat network will grow, and more homes and businesses will be able to benefit from this local heat. This is a major investment in Worthing, laying strong foundations for the future generations who will live and work in the town.
Local heat from local sources
The Worthing Heat Network uses waste heat from the local area to warm nearby homes and businesses.
By tapping into existing local heat sources, we can offer customers cheaper, more reliable heating and help protect them from sudden price changes in the global gas market.
As the network grows, we’ll be able to connect even more local sources of heat. This could include drawing heat from a local sewage treatment plant, a data centre, or even from the sea.
Bringing the community more than just low carbon heating
Cleaner air for Worthing
We will replace gas boilers, reducing exposure to harmful nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur oxide. Did you know 98% of Copenhagen's heat demand is supplied by a heat network?
Energy Security
Heat networks use local sources of heat, and do not need to be reliant on imported fossil gas. Being connected to a heat network is cheaper than having your own air source heat pump.
Net Zero Heating
3,000 tonnes of carbon will be removed per year from phase one. The same as removing 2,000 cars from the road. More will be saved over time.
Local Jobs for Local Residents
We will deliver social value through employment, skills, education, and growth.
Reliable and Efficient
Heat networks are tried and tested, and able to serve entire towns and cities.
The Cheapest Way to Decarbonise
Heat networks are up to 40% cheaper than installing individual building heat pumps.
Reducing Waste
Heat networks capture and reuse local wasted and ambient heat for the benefit of local people.
Supporting Community Decarbonisation
Heat networks only work when buildings like yours connect. You make the decarbonisation of the rest of the town possible.
Community Fund
Hemiko's Community Fund will grow every year as the network expands. So far, it has invested £60K into community initiatives with more planned.
26th June 2025
The Energy Hub is almost complete bringing an end to the most significant construction phase.
We’re excited to connect the first buildings and reduce their heating emissions by around 90%. For Worthing Hospital alone, this will have a large and immediate impact.
Worthing’s Energy Hub – A259
Worthing’s energy hub is in front of the High Street Multi-Storey Car Park on the A259 heading North from Steyne Gardens and Worthing seafront.
Initially, the energy hub will use an air source heat pump to heat water and then distribute it through pipes under the streets of Worthing. It’s the powerhouse that will keep the Worthing community warm in public buildings, shops, schools and eventually homes.
Did you know? Heat networks are commonplace in Scandinavia and are necessary to meet the UK’s carbon targets. This is a pioneering project for the UK, right here in Worthing.
£500m investment brought into Worthing
Worthing Borough Council has brought in Hemiko to invest in and develop the project. Hemiko will invest up to £500m into Worthing. Their investment is expected to drive economic growth and create hundreds of jobs across the town, including opportunities for school leavers. Worthing Borough Council selected Hemiko – a trusted and experienced heat network investor, developer, and operator – as its partner to deliver the low carbon infrastructure project.
We are proud to see The Worthing Heat Network project being delivered in our town - a major milestone in our journey to net zero bringing low carbon heating to our residents and businesses. The project has so far seen over £2.33m invested into our local supply chain - not only saving carbon but creating local economic growth opportunities as well.
Latest news
Through our Community Fund, Worthing Heat Network aims to support local projects, empower organisations, and create a positive, lasting impact in Worthing. This past month, our fund has helped support a variety of initiatives: from raising awareness of mental health with West Sussex Mind to providing volunteers for Guildcare’s Summer Showtime.
Worthing Heat Network is excited to announce that the first phase of the project is nearing completion, meaning we’ll soon begin supplying low carbon heat to the first customers. We have submitted a planning application to complete the main spine of the project, allowing the heat network to reach two new connections: Splashpoint Leisure Centre and the Pavilion Theatre.
