Consultancy
Leading and guiding force to simplify the complex journey of our clients towards a fair, low-carbon economy in the heat networks industry.
We are heat network experts. Energy efficiency and regulatory advice that’s both comprehensive and straightforward. GEM Agility is a newly formed subsidiary of GEM Environmental Building Services established in 2021 as a proactive response in assisting with the needs and requirements in delivering efficient heat networks.
We share our expertise, technology, and knowledge to help develop, deliver, and operate the best heat network projects.
Our collaborative approach with diverse stakeholders has played a pivotal role in elevating industry best practices. We are dedicated to delivering heating systems that:
- Maximise comfort and affordability for residents.
- Enhance the cost efficiency of heat network projects.
- Provide low-emission heating solutions for a greener UK.
- Strengthen and improve the reputation of the housing or business sector.
Get the confidence of compliance with the technical expertise and strategic oversight of our heat network consultants.
The Heat Network Metering and Billing Regulations and Energy Act 2023 have introduced significant implications for heat network operations and maintenance. We specialise in detecting inefficiencies and revealing hidden issues that impact the performance of heat networks. Many heat networks currently fall short of compliance with the Heat Network Metering and Billing Regulations, leaving clients vulnerable to non-compliance penalties. Recent updates to the regulations have introduced building classifications and a cost-effectiveness assessment for installing meters. The initial cost-effectiveness exercise was required to be completed by 27th November 2021, with the installation of meters or Heat Cost Allocators (HCAs) mandated by 1st September 2022.
Agility supports network operators in achieving compliance with these regulations by:
- Metered or Partially Metered Networks: Reviewing existing metering arrangements to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
- Unmetered Networks: Conducting cost-effectiveness assessments to determine the necessity of metering arrangements and preparing for notification requirements.
- All Networks: Developing scopes of work for heat metering retrofits, supporting implementation, and providing close-out reports for compliance notification.
Meet the Team
Simon Green
Managing Director
A Civil Engineer with 25+ years’ experience, Simon has led multi-million-pound sustainable energy projects in the UK and abroad. A UCL graduate and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, he excels in delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget.
Samiya Hussain
Project Management Officer
Samiya joined GEM Green after graduating in 2021. She has managed high-impact projects, including the BEIS Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, while also contributing to marketing and digital transformation.
Andrew Lovern
Principal Consultant
A CIBSE-registered Heat Networks Consultant, Andrew specialises in compliance, regulatory reform, and digital transformation. He leads GEM’s Heat Network, Metering, and Billing compliance programme, helping clients adapt to the 2023 Energy Act.
