About 1Energy
Offering the simplest, fastest, lowest-cost route to decarbonising heat in UK towns and cities.
The challenge: A need to reduce emissions in heat
Heating is the biggest source of emissions in the UK, accounting for 37% of our total – but decarbonisation in this area is not a straightforward process.
The scale of the challenge, combined with the complexity and costs involved in addressing it, is a major barrier for cities and towns looking to meet net zero targets and accelerate the green transition.
Our cities and towns urgently need a scalable, affordable, proven solution to achieve net zero.
Our solution
1Energy’s city-scale, low-carbon heat networks offer the simplest, lowest-cost, and fastest route to decarbonising at scale, in towns and cities across the UK. As the most reliable, resilient and future-proof solution, our networks are the best option to help your organisation achieve its net zero targets.
Speed and scale
Connection to a low carbon heat networks will reduce carbon emissions from your organisation’s heating from the first day of connection. Cities that have heat networks decarbonise faster that those that wait for each individual building to decarbonise.
Expert knowledge
Our expert advisers can help you accelerate your organisation’s transition to net-zero, drawing on the knowledge gained from delivering more than 50 district heating network over the last 15 years.
Assured delivery and finance
Our private sector-funded networks offer the most reliable path for your organisation to achieve its net zero targets. Developed with no need for additional funding from councils or communities, our heat networks are the lowest cost, simplest and fastest route for cities and towns to achieve net zero targets.
Our Impact
Rapid and affordable decarbonisation, at scale and pace
Our proven, cost-effective heat networks cut emissions and provide heat for cities and towns across the UK. This will mean net zero cities and towns, healthier citizens, and a better quality of life.
75%
less CO2
Our heat networks reduce carbon emissions from heating from the first day of connection, compared to gas boilers.
60%
lower upfront costs
Connection costs are 60% lower than the installation of an air source heat pump.
Up to 40%
lower running costs
Operational costs are 20-40% lower than an air source heat pump year on year
Meet our team
Meet our team of leaders in city-wide decarbonisation, from across the UK.
John Hartley
Chief Executive Officer
Jeremy Bungey
Commercial Director
John Roundell
Chief Financial Officer
Bhavya Patel
Operations Director
Join our team
We are always on the lookout for talented people who are passionate about decarbonising heat in cities and towns across the UK. If this is you, please send your CV to info@1energy.uk
Development Manager
Drive the development of 1Energy’s heat network projects from early-stage planning through commercialisation to financial close. Coordinate technical, commercial and stakeholder activity to turn opportunities into investable, deliverable projects.
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Full Time
Energy Engineer
Provide the technical analysis and design input that moves 1Energy’s heat network projects from early feasibility towards delivery. Assess potential locations and buildings, develop robust technical solutions and ensure engineering considerations inform commercial and investment decisions.
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Full Time
Customer Experience Manager
Shape and deliver a market-leading customer experience across 1Energy’s heat networks, from onboarding and billing to queries and service support. Ensure customers receive reliable, responsive support while maintaining regulatory compliance and strong operational performance.
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Full Time
Energy Centres & Building Connections Lead
Develop the concept designs for the energy centres, substations and building connections that bring 1Energy’s heat networks to life. Turn heat-demand analysis and energy-system modelling into practical, investment-ready and deliverable solutions.
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Full Time
Contracts Manager
We are looking for a practical, commercially minded Contracts Manager to help build a robust, scalable contracting capability to support 1Energy’s growing heat network portfolio; from procurement and negotiation through to performance, renewals and close-out.
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Full Time
Chief Development Officer
Lead the development and commercialisation of 1Energy’s heat network pipeline, taking projects from initial opportunity through to investment-ready schemes. Set the technical direction and ensure projects are commercially viable, deliverable and built for long-term performance.
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Full Time
Head of Programme Management Office
Lead the programme management function across 1Energy’s heat network portfolio, providing clear oversight of project progress, resources, risks and commercial priorities. Establish consistent governance and planning to support timely decisions and accelerate project delivery.
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Full Time
Senior Investment Analyst
We are seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to strengthen our portfolio‑level financial capability and ensure consistently high standards across all valuation, modelling, and investment decision activities. This role provides portfolio‑wide oversight, ensures modelling rigour and consistency, and leads financial analysis for investment cases, valuations, and financial close decisions.
Full Time
Committed to Net Zero
Reaching Net Zero is essential to protect our planet, ensure energy security, and create a sustainable future for generations to come. At 1Energy we take seriously our responsibility to safeguard our environment and drive sustainable progress.
As a business, we are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040, alongside supporting the cities we work in to reduce their carbon emissions and delivering zero carbon heat for our customers even earlier.
Read more below about how we’re working to reduce our carbon and support the UK to meet Net Zero.
