This tool helps local authorities apply their own local priorities to assess the heat network delivery models included in the ‘Delivery model suitability assessment for small‑scale heat networks’ report.
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This tool helps local authorities understand which small‑scale heat network delivery model best fits their local needs and priorities. It builds on the evidence from the Delivery model suitability assessment for small‑scale heat networks report (part of the PANZ project) and makes that information easy to explore and adapt.
What does the tool do?
The tool is designed to help teams talk through options and understand their relative strengths. It’s a useful starting point but doesn’t replace detailed commercial, legal, or technical work.
Keep the evidence base intact
The scoring behind each delivery model is locked so it remains true to the original assessment. The tool only changes how those scores are weighted – not the evidence itself – giving you confidence in a consistent baseline.
Reflects your local priorities
The tool lets you highlight what matters most to your organisation – such as control, risk, financial return, or flexibility – by adjusting the importance of different factors. This makes the results more relevant to your local context.
Compares delivery options
It compares three delivery models using the same underlying evidence and scoring. This gives a consistent starting point for understanding how each option performs across a range of factors.
Shows how priorities affect the outcome
By changing the importance of different criteria, you can quickly see how the preferred delivery model might shift. This makes it easier to explore “what if” scenarios and understand trade‑offs.
Presents clear, visual results
The simple dashboard summarises how well each delivery model matches your chosen priorities. Higher scores mean a closer overall fit. If a model is not affected by a particular factor, that factor is simply left out of the calculation.
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