District Heating schemes centralise the heating source in one place and distribute it around a number of homes. It is an extremely efficient method of heating homes and due to economies of scale usually ends up much cheaper for the home owner who pays a monthly service charge. This method has been used in many places in the UK and abroad but traditionally uses gas as the power source. In 2021, other heat sources that emit no carbon or other harmful emissions are emerging and being done at scale. If a heat source can heat water to 65°C in sufficient quantity it can be used to heat homes. This can be done electrically, by geothermal (a sort of mega heat pump) or as a by product of an industrial process, these are just examples though.

Taylor Wimpey at Chilton Woods are investigating the use of District Heating schemes.