Written question asked by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 5 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Heat Networks
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when she plans to bring Part 8, Chapter 1 of the Energy Act 2023 into force.
- Answer
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The Department consulted on heat network consumer protection requirements in 2023 and will respond to the consultation shortly. Heat network regulation will be introduced in three phases:
- In 2024 Ofgem will engage the market and develop their digital systems.
- In Spring 2025 the initial tranche of consumer protection requirements enter into force covering standards of conduct for heat network operators
- In 2026 all other protections enter into force including price benchmarking regulation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 13038
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Heat networks
- Legislation
- Energy Act 2023
- Link
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- 2026-05-18 09:42:52 +0100
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