Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what legislative timetable he has set for introducing further regulation of heat networks, including any provisions relating to price protections for consumers.

Government legislated to introduce statutory redress, advice and advocacy from April 2025 and Ofgem regulation of heat networks from January 2026.

Government has provided Ofgem with broad powers to protect consumers, including on price.

Heat network suppliers and operators have until January 2027 to register with Ofgem and supply data, including information about pricing. Ofgem will use this to further inform their approach to pricing rules and guidance.

The Government has also just concluded a consultation to establish a Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme to mandate minimum technical standards. These standards aim to improve service quality and reduce unplanned outages and operating costs by improving the efficiency of heat networks.