Heat network technical standards
We're seeking views on introducing technical standards regulations to the heat network sector.
Detail
This consultation seeks views on the introduction of regulatory heat network technical standards and a Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) to help heat network developers, contractors and operators demonstrate compliance with those standards. In particular it seeks views on proposals regarding:
- the scope of technical standards regulation
- governance structure for the scheme
- overarching technical, assessment and certification requirements
- the role of assessors and certifiers in the scheme
- enforcement, appeals and complaints
- support and incentives to facilitate heat network compliance
We have also published:
- an options assessment setting out the estimated benefits and costs of introducing the proposals outlined in this consultation
- the draft Metering and Monitoring Standard (MMS) which is referenced in the consultation
- the draft Code documents which are referenced in the consultation
We expect this consultation to be of particular interest to:
- the heat network sector, including heat network developers and operators
- local authorities and housing associations
- heat network consumer organisations
Read our consultation privacy notice.
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