The document summarizes a pilot project to create a heat map of the Scottish Highlands region. It details the background and motivation for the project, which was to help the region meet renewable energy targets and reduce emissions. The methodology section explains how the heat map was constructed by analyzing spatial data on heat demand, supply sources, and development opportunities across the region. The heat map is intended to be an interactive tool that can evaluate scenarios such as the impact of new developments on heat demand and identify clusters of high demand areas. The conclusion states that the robust and repeatable methodology provides opportunities to identify realistic district heating projects that can help achieve renewable energy goals.

1. Heat Mapping in The HighlandsKenny Monteath, AECOM13th October 2011

2. OverviewBackground MethodologyFunctionalitySummary

3. Background: The Highland Heat MapThis is a pilot project funded by Scottish Government arising out of a previous Heat Mapping exercise carried out in 2007. A steering group of Scottish Government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and The Highland Council have been responsible for leading and directing the work.Project completed – April 2011

4. National ContextClimate Change (Scotland) Act 2009Scotland’s Climate Change Delivery Plan / Renewable Heat Action Plan (2009)42% reduction in carbon emissions from heating buildings 2006-2020

5. SG target of at least 11% of all heat demand to be met from renewable sources by 2020Scottish Zero Waste Plan70% recycling / compost by 2025

6. 5% Landfill (max)

7. 25% EFW

8. Anaerobic Digestion

9. Reduction in landfill

10. Scope for Energy from wasteRenewable Heat Incentive (DECC)Oil ~ $115 per barrelHeating oil ~ 60p per litreBackground: National context

11. Background: Local contextDevelopment PlanInfluence policy about how development can occur sustainablyInfluence current and future proposalsInform investment decisions, projects and initiativesThere are many potential stakeholders, including:Council functions e.g. Planning & Development, Housing & Property, Waste Management, Climate Change & SustainabilityDevelopers or Property Managers of heat-demanding land usesDevelopers or Operators of sources of heat supplyThose involved in developing or implementing incentives

12. Background: What is The Highland Heat Map?The “Heat Map” is a Geographic Information System (GIS) based spatial planning tool. It brings together spatial information relating to:Demand – domestic, commercial and industrial heating

13. Supply issues – “waste” industrial heat, biomass fuel sources, technology providers, expertise etc.

14. Opportunities/ Constraints – locations of major energy loads, development opportunities, flood zones etc.Spatial information is complemented by a suite of GIS tools designed to allow interrogation and analysis of the spatial information. This added functionality allows the Heat Map to be used to inform the planning process by predicting the potential impacts of development scenarios and identifying suitable locations for renewable heat opportunities

15. Methodology: The Highland Heat MapThe “Heat Map” heat demand methodology is based upon a model which calculates heat demand at an individual property level allowing the outputs to be scalable.The model is mainly based upon the following key types of information:Address locations

16. Energy consumption details for public buildings