Central heating is responsible for up to a third of the UK’s greenhouse gas output: a challenge that must be solved if we are to meet the legally-binding net zero targets set by the UK Government and Scottish Government. Switching carbon-emitting natural gas for hydrogen, which doesn't produce carbon when it burns, is one of the ways that we can keep homes and businesses warm and safe while making ground in the fight against the climate emergency. SGN are developing a world-first hydrogen network in Buckhaven that will bring renewable hydrogen into homes in 2023, providing zero-carbon fuel for heating and cooking. In the project’s first phase, the network will heat around 300 local homes using clean gas produced by a dedicated electrolysis plant, powered by a nearby offshore wind turbine. Projects like this are extremely helpful in the fight against climate change; however, the public must also play their part in being co-operative with such schemes, while the companies themselves must make sure it is financially accessible. Making greener choices accessible is what will make our part in the green revolution a lot easier!
