Heat networks regulation: consumer protection guidance​

Closes 17 Oct 2025

Security of Supply

Summary

In this chapter, we provide draft guidance on the Security of Supply authorisation condition.

Details

The draft guidance includes recommended means to mitigate the impact of supply interruptions to consumers through risk assessments, optional improvement plans, and proactive communication with consumers.

We have also sought to provide clarity on the authorisation condition’s distinction from the incoming Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). The guidance also contains suggestions on how operators can support their consumers where an interruption to supply occurs. 

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26. Do you find our proposed guidance on the security of supply relevant to the corresponding authorisation condition, and useful?
27. Do you have suggestions for what we should consider including in a future iteration of the guidance on the security of supply, to make it more useful?