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Getting heat pumps right for the grid webinar

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December 8, 2026
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Peter Griffin

Regen

Tamsyn Lonsdale-Smith

Senior energy analyst
Regen

The electrification of heat brings a significant additional load to the electricity network. The scale of the impact could be shaped by how we deploy heat pumps. 'Getting heat pumps right for the grid' presents Regen's research into whether the design, installation and usage of heat pumps can significantly reduce electricity network investment.

Most heat pumps are yet to be installed, meaning that we can optimise their deployment to minimise the need for network upgrades. Previous research has focussed on optimising heat pumps for the consumer or characterising a 'typical' electrical load. Here we look at what optimising heat pump deployment for the electricity network would mean for grid costs.

Regen have studied real life heat pump demand data to model the full range of potential outcomes for the distribution network for different heat pump deployment approaches.

This event joins up the conversations across siloes, aligning home energy policy within the wider energy system.

  • Electricity network professionals will gain insight into assumptions around heat pump deployment could risk their network plans
  • Housing and retrofit professionals will learn how best practice for the consumer can also ensure the least burden on the electricity grid
  • Policymakers will understand what savings can be delivered by getting heat pumps right for the grid.

This research has been funded through a grant from the MCS Foundation.

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With over 5 GW of grid-scale battery storage operational and a 3 GW pipeline of new pumped hydro storage projects, plus other technologies in development, grid-scale electricity storage is established as key to a zero-carbon energy system – a testament to the success of our 100+ members.

And with an ambitious Clean Power 2030 action plan for accelerated clean power, against the backdrop of significant grid connection and market reform, and a long duration energy storage cap and floor scheme, the role of storage and flexibility is more important than ever.

At the ESN Annual Conference you’ll hear directly from our members and key decision makers from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator on the latest changes across a range of topics critical to the storage sector, including Clean Power 2030, the revenue environment, long duration energy storage, grid connection reform and fire safety.

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The electrification of heat brings a significant additional load to the electricity network. The scale of the impact could be shaped by how we deploy heat pumps. 'Getting heat pumps right for the grid' presents Regen's research into whether the design, installation and usage of heat pumps can significantly reduce electricity network investment.

Most heat pumps are yet to be installed, meaning that we can optimise their deployment to minimise the need for network upgrades. Previous research has focussed on optimising heat pumps for the consumer or characterising a 'typical' electrical load. Here we look at what optimising heat pump deployment for the electricity network would mean for grid costs.

Regen have studied real life heat pump demand data to model the full range of potential outcomes for the distribution network for different heat pump deployment approaches.

This event joins up the conversations across siloes, aligning home energy policy within the wider energy system.

  • Electricity network professionals will gain insight into assumptions around heat pump deployment could risk their network plans
  • Housing and retrofit professionals will learn how best practice for the consumer can also ensure the least burden on the electricity grid
  • Policymakers will understand what savings can be delivered by getting heat pumps right for the grid.

This research has been funded through a grant from the MCS Foundation.

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