This is a collection of Opportunity Maps for mine water heat, produced for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, and their contractor AECOM, covering the following 10 cities: Birmingham, Bristol, Coventry, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland.
Also included is a report outlining the methodology criteria for the opportunity map assessment. The dataset has been developed using Coal Authority data, consisting of Underground Workings data, and Environmental Data, and a bespoke assessment methodology. It consists of 15m x 15m square grid cells, containing attribution of Good, Possible, Challenging on the basis of the opportunity method criteria and expert input.
In November 2024, the Coal Authority changed its name to the Mining Remediation Authority to better reflect its mission and continued commitment to environmental sustainability, safety, and community support.