Heat networks are set to play a critical role in the UK’s race to decarbonisation, with ministers aiming to have one fifth of all homes fuelling their heat this way by 2050. Local authorities are drawing up plans to create dedicated heat network zones, mandating certain areas to develop heat networks as part of efforts to scale up network usage.
The rollout will happen at pace, creating multiple new opportunities for heat network owners, operators and developers – but with those opportunities, come new responsibilities. Until now, heat networks have been unregulated, meaning that customers don’t have the same protections as those heating their homes and businesses on mains gas or electricity.
With the role of heat networks set to expand significantly, it’s critical that customers’ interests are protected. Now, the market is changing. From 2026, Ofgem will assume the regulation of heat networks. What does this mean for the energy industry, and specifically for the organisations that own, operate and develop heat networks?
By attending you’ll hear how the industry is preparing to deliver efficient Heat Networks at an affordable cost, how to interpret the new build and retrofitting requirements for performance and efficiency benchmarks, how will pricing and fairness be ensured to protect customers and more.
WHO WILL ATTEND?
• Policy Makers • Regulators • Local Authorities • Developers • Social Landlords • Social Housing organisations • Investors
• Heat Network Operators, Developers and Suppliers • ESCOs • Utilities • Industry Associations • Consumer Advocacy Groups
• Law Firms • Finance & Advisory Firms • Technical & Design Consultants • Combined Authorities