Vital Energy | Decarbonising Cities with Heat Networks | Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference 2025

Abby Whitelock, Marketing Director from Vital Energy, shares insights into the company’s mission to decarbonise urban infrastructure through renewable heat networks, smart energy distribution, and public-private collaboration. In this engaging interview at the Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference 2025, she highlights the role of trust, funding, and real-world examples in building momentum for net zero infrastructure. 🌡️🏙️

💡 Key Takeaways:
• Vital Energy has 7 UK offices, with Scotland a major focus
• Projects include renewable heat, hot water & electricity generation and distribution
• Major clients: homes, universities, hospitals, local authorities
• Projects take 8–10 years from concept to delivery — long-term infrastructure vision
• Biggest challenge = funding gaps and government support for upfront capital
• Conference helps build trust and connect with repeat and new clients
• Many people still see heat networks as “new”, though Vital’s been delivering them since the 1980s
• Best way to inspire trust: invite stakeholders to see real projects (e.g., Queen’s Quay, Tory Heat Network)
• Encourages the public to ask questions, visit real installations, and engage with live users

🗣️ Advice to Sustainability Seekers:

“Just talk. Ask the questions. Come and see it. We’re all here to help people take that step.”

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📺 Watch Key Moments:
• 00:04: Abby introduces Vital Energy and its UK presence
• 00:39: Project wins and the long delivery journey
• 01:44: Funding challenges for heat infrastructure
• 02:16: Why Net Zero Club & this conference matter
• 03:17: “Come see it”: Real-life examples to build trust
• 03:45: Final advice on getting started with sustainable change

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