UK unveils £90m plan to heat 750,000 homes with data center waste heat

The UK government is allocating £90 million to heat networks that reuse excess heat from data centers to supply hot water and cheaper heating. About 650,000 London homes will benefit, with 750,000 nationwide; the project starts in 2028 and needs £5 billion in investment.

• DESNZ is funding £90 million for new and upgraded heat networks
• 650,000 London homes and 750,000 nationwide will get cheaper heat
• The London mega heat project needs £5 billion and launches in 2028
• Heat will travel via pipes under the Thames and heated electric barges