Written questions

Heat Networks: Price Caps

2026-05-18 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2727 · Official question

Neil Coyle

Question

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.

Answer

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 suppl...