Heat networks regulation: authorisation and regulatory oversight

Summary 

In this section, we explain the initial topics we intend to issue guidance on. This guidance will help regulated entities to understand their obligations, and to engage with us.  

We welcome feedback on any of these topics. We also want your help to identify any other relevant areas you believe we should provide guidance on.

Details

Due to lack of familiarity with regulation in this sector, we expect to issue extensive guidance on a range of subjects, including:

• scope and boundaries of authorisation
• the proposed single-operator approach
• types of relevant heat networks and consumer types 
• using our digital service
• ongoing obligations, including authorisation conditions, special and specific conditions, reporting requirements and consumer protections policies and procedures 
• making changes to a heat network authorisation
• monitoring and audit

We expect this guidance to evolve over time.

Before you give us your views

You’ll need to read the details in the Guidance chapter of the consultation (PDF).