Heat networks regulation: authorisation conditions for Registration, Nominated operator, and Notification of changes
Registration authorisation condition
Summary
In this chapter, we summarise the policy background and obligations of the Registration authorisation condition.
Details
Registration is part of our transitional provisions for implementing heat networks regulation. It enables entities undertaking regulated activity in the initial stages of regulation to continue to do so as they are brought into the regulatory framework.
Entities carrying out the regulated activity of operation or supply on a relevant heat network prior to 27 January 2027 are deemed authorised. They will be required to register their heat networks and activities with us before this date.
In the draft Registration authorisation condition, we set out obligations based on the policy positions we established in previous publications, such as the 2024 authorisation and regulatory oversight consultation and subsequent decision.
Following this consultation, we will finalise the drafting of this authorisation condition and publish it in a formal notice, ahead of it taking effect from 27 January 2026.
Before you give us your views
You’ll need to read the full details in the 'Registration authorisation condition' chapter of the consultation (PDF, opens in a new window).