Join Us

Heat Network Scotland is open to all types of organisations interested in, or impacted by, the development of heat networks:

• Universities

• Industries / Consultants / Sole traders

• Local Authorities

• Third sector / Communities

Our annual membership fees range from £125 to £3,500 depending on the type and size of your organisation.

Founding Members
The window of opportunity to join us as founding member will close on the 31st of March 2026.

It is a one-off opportunity to become a founding member of a long-lasting organisation.

To register your interest in joining us, please complete this form: Membership application form 

or contact us: membership@heatnetworkscotland.org

Membership Benefits

Founding Members

• One-off opportunity to become a founding member of a long-lasting organisation

• Recognition as a strategic partner in the sector

• Sponsorship of the launch event included

• Visibility of logo and name across all events and activities

• Seat on the advisory board with ability to shape the agenda

Industry / commercial members

• Make your voice heard: Inform our work to campaign for the right conditions to develop the sector

• Contribute to the growth of the sector / Shape Policies: Connect and collaborate with influential partners—such as governmental agencies, local authorities, and asset managers - to shape policies, or co-develop solutions

• Stay informed: Receive monthly newsletter – A regular updates on key issues, latest news, events, and opportunities

• Belong to a community of practice and network

• Educate, Learn, Establish Standards: Share your experience, learn from others, and develop best practice for the sector

• Recruit talent: Publish your job opportunities

• Contribute to research: Help identify gaps in knowledge, co-design research proposals

• Learn for research: Engage with experts from Scottish Universities and beyond

• Skills development: Contribution to course content and promote your expertise via guest lectures

• Discounts: Attend our conferences and seminars at discounted rates to hear from experts and high-profile speakers

• Raise your profile / Showcase your expertise: Join the member’s directory / Sponsor events held by HNS (webinar, workshops, annual conf.), opportunity to contribute to the newsletter

• Expand your network: Attend site visit and networking events

Public Authorities

• Access to a trusted place to discuss heat network development

• Knowledge Hub: Explore case studies, share resources, best practice. and collaborate with like-minded organisations working to overcome similar challenges

• Engage with stakeholders (industry, academics, experts)

• Facilitate joined-up approach

• Access CPDs and skill development programmes for civil servants

Academics

• Engage with industry and local or central government

• Disseminate research

• Co-design research proposals

• Facilitate student recruitment

• Identify guest speakers, develop course content for updated teaching modules

• Raise the profile of the university, school, research groups, and researchers