Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Amanda Solloway and Simon Jupp

Tuesday 16th April 2024 Commons Chamber

[Simon Jupp (East Devon) (Con)]

T9. Residents in Cranbrook and Tithebarn have faced frequent energy outages and woeful customer service from E.ON’s district heating networks. The Government’s Energy Act 2023 means that district heating networks will finally be properly regulated. Will my right hon. Friend outline when this regulation will be brought in?

[Amanda Solloway]

The initial phase of heat network regulation, including transparency rules, will come into force in 2025. Some requirements, such as pricing regulation and guaranteed performance standards, require more market data and will be introduced in the second-phase regulation in 2026.