Seaham housing development begins using geothermal heat from former coal mine
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Seaham housing development begins using geothermal heat from former coal mine

2 hours ago · Originally published 13 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Seaham coal mine heat network goes live
A new district heating network in Seaham is now drawing warmth from underground mine water to supply homes in the Garden Village development. By capturing heat that was previously lost during water treatment processes, the project provides a low-carbon energy source that could be replicated across other former mining sites in County Durham.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK County Durham
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