Heat networks regulation: registration guidance

Overview

We are consulting on our draft guidance for heat networks registration.

This guidance supports authorised persons undertaking operation or supply on a relevant heat network during the first part of the initial period. It explains roles and responsibilities, registration requirements, and obligations under the Registration and Nominated Operator authorisation conditions. 

It also includes specific guidance for registering Shared Ground Loop (SGL) heat networks and outlines what happens after registration is completed.

Who should respond

We would like views from people with an interest in heat networks and particularly welcome: 

• heat network operators 
• heat network suppliers 
• energy service companies 
• housing providers 
• consumer groups 
• asset owners 
• metering and billing agents 
• trade associations

Background

This follows our consultations:

• Heat networks regulation: authorisation and regulatory oversight which set out our policy on this topic
• Heat networks regulation: authorisation conditions for registration, nominated operator, and notification of changes, which covered the associated draft authorisation conditions

The draft guidance document is published alongside this consultation and should be considered in conjunction with our updated authorisation conditions included in the Heat networks regulation: authorisation conditions consultation.

Our aim is to support regulated entities to understand the scope of the regulatory 
framework and their registration obligations. 

Before you start

Read the Heat networks regulation: registration guidance consultation document. You'll find it in the 'Related' section on this page.

Please refer to this document when giving us your views.

Why your views matter

Your feedback will help shape the final guidance to ensure it works effectively. The guidance aims to provide clarity on roles, responsibilities, and registration requirements for heat networks under the regulated framework.