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Clean Energy, Waste & Sustainability Knowledge Lawyer⚡️| Freeths LLP | Demystifying policy and regulation

In case you missed it - 2 x heat consultations came out earlier this month. DESNZ is consulting on consumer protections for heat networks (part 2 to an consultation response in Spring 2024) & at the same time, Ofgem is consulting on regulatory oversight & authorisation conditions for operators and suppliers of heat networks. Both consultations close on 31 January 2025. Regulation will step in through a phase approach starting from 1 April 2025 where existing heat networks will go through 'deemed authorisation'. Up next will be seeing the outcome of the heat networks zoning consultation - but in the meantime did you know that x 6 areas in England will be piloting new heat network schemes (Leeds, Plymouth, Bristol, Stockport, Sheffield, and x 2 in London)? Construction expected to start from 2026. The government also released maps this autumn showing new and potential zones - so heat networks could be coming soon, to a cinema near you... For summaries of the key points from both consultations, see the comments below 👇

Shraiya Thapa

Clean Energy, Waste & Sustainability Knowledge Lawyer⚡️| Freeths LLP | Demystifying policy and regulation

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