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.
Andrew Wettern
CEO
Bhavya Patel
Operations Director
Jeremy Bungey
Executive Director
John Saunders
Strategic Development 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
Quantity Surveyor
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can bring strong technical knowledge and relevant experience. The role sits within our dynamic Delivery team, delivering first of a kind, Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure for our projects. This is a multifaceted role that combines technical engineering, project management and stakeholder coordination.
Full Time
Programme Planner – Bradford
We are looking for a Programme Planner to lead on coordinating the planning and scheduling of district heat network projects during the delivery phase, encompassing construction, commissioning, and operational handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects progress efficiently, remain within budget, and support 1Energy’s strategic decarbonisation targets.
Full Time
GIS Mapping Analyst
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative GIS Mapping Analyst to support the planning and development of our district heat networks. This role is pivotal in identifying anchor customers, planning our networks, and working closely with the sales and technical teams to deliver sustainable and cost-effective heat solutions.
Full Time
General Site Manager – Bradford
We are looking for a General Site Manager for the Bradford Energy Network who can bring strong technical knowledge and relevant experience. The role sits within our dynamic Delivery team, delivering first of a kind, Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure for our Bradford scheme.
Full Time
Operations Engineer
Join the UK’s leading developer of low-carbon, city-heat-networks. Our team are leaders in the heat network industry – having delivered and operated more than 100 district heating projects over the past 15 years. We are looking for an engaging, communicative Operations Engineer able to work successfully as part of a fast-paced team and business. You will have experience working under pressure in challenging environments, able to quickly pick up new concepts, be comfortable developing relationships and working with external stakeholders, and willing to get involved.
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.
