Across the UK’s commercial buildings, ambitious net-zero declarations are hitting the harsh realities of implementation. Heat pump sizing for Victorian buildings. Grid connection delays. Embodied carbon in procurement specs. The gap between boardroom targets and plant-room delivery.
At PSA’s Net-Zero Forum in July, nearly three-quarters of delegates ranked funding as one of their biggest priorities. But dig deeper, and the challenges multiply: navigating Part L compliance, designing business cases, choosing between hydrogen and heat pumps, managing FGAS regulations, and turning solar assets into stacked revenue streams.
Additionally, the technical landscape is evolving faster than most teams can track. Consequently, new funding routes appear while others disappear overnight—like the Treasury’s recent cancellation of future Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) rounds. Meanwhile, technology choices made today will lock in performance for decades.
Hence, why we’re launching the PSA Net Zero Knowledge Series.
This isn’t another collection of high-level policy briefings. It’s a monthly deep-dive into the practical, technical decisions that can make net-zero projects more achievable. Overall, each guide tackles a specific challenge with worked examples and proven frameworks.
From heat-pump retrofit reality checks to cyber-secure inverter specifications. Writing carbon reduction plans that win tenders to designing EV charging hubs powered by on-site solar. Navigating grid connection paperwork to building maintenance regimes that keep refrigerants legal.
What to expect from our Net Zero Knowledge Series
Our opening instalment addresses the funding challenge, showing how to fill the gap left by cancelled grant schemes. Following this, future editions will explore everything from plant-room makeovers and flexibility market revenues to embodied carbon calculations and 15-year investment roadmaps.
Each guide is written by practitioners who’ve been there—complete with case studies, cost breakdowns, and step-by-step implementation plans. No theory. No wishful thinking. Just the technical knowledge you need to turn net-zero commitments into ready-to-go projects.
Ready to close the knowledge gap?
Join the PSA Net Zero Knowledge Series and get practical, technical solutions delivered directly to your inbox each month. From grants and heat pumps to grid connections and carbon baselines—we’ll cover the full spectrum of net-zero delivery challenges.
Sign up now to receive the first guide and join the series
The first instalment, “Financing Net Zero Projects: Strategies for 2025 and beyond – Navigating funding challenges, innovative models and case studies” is available immediately upon sign-up, with new technical guides released monthly through 2025-2026.
