The Gateway in Bexhill, East Sussex, is the latest landmark development to benefit from GTC’s innovative Community Heat Hub – an award-winning, low-carbon heating solution that meets the Future Homes Standard from day one delivering 75-80% less CO₂ emissions than gas. Developed by Vistry Group, the new community is setting a benchmark for sustainable, future-ready living.
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The Vistry GroupOur solutions:
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Once complete, The Gateway will comprise 801 high-quality homes along with a new primary school, community centre, and sports pavilion – all connected to GTC’s second operational Community Heat Hub in the UK.
The Gateway’s Community Heat Hub is a fully integrated, low-carbon energy solution that uses large air-source heat pumps and thermal stores to deliver efficient heating and hot water to every home on the development. Commissioned in February 2025, the network began supplying its first residents soon after – marking a major step forward in the delivery of sustainable, future-ready infrastructure at scale.
Immediate and Long-Term Carbon Savings
By replacing individual gas boilers with centralised air-source heat pump and heat networ, the Community Heat Hub is projected to reduce annual carbon emissions by around 850 tonnes, supporting the UK’s national decarbonisation targets.
The network is designed to:
- Deliver a 75–80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional gas heating
- Comply with Part L of the Building Regulations and the Future Homes Standard
- Be net zero ready, aligning with long-term sustainable building goals
- Offer a low-demand, smart-grid solution to support future energy flexibility
A Full Multi-Utility Solution
GTC is delivering the full suite of utility infrastructure at The Gateway, providing:
- Low-carbon heating via the Community Heat Hub
- Electricity networks
- Water and wastewater networks
- Fibre broadband networks
This fully integrated, multi-utility approach allows developers like Vistry to streamline the delivery of utility infrastructure through a single trusted provider.
A Low-Carbon Community in Action
GTC’s Community Heat Hub at The Gateway is more than an infrastructure solution – it is a critical step toward decarbonising the UK’s new homes market. With more Community Heat Hubs across the country in the pipeline, this project adds to a growing portfolio of future-ready communities powered by clean, reliable, and efficient energy.
