Heat networks regulation: fair pricing protections
- Upcoming
- Open
- Closed (awaiting decision)
- Closed (with decision)
We are consulting on proposals for the structure, objectives and principles of a fair pricing framework for heat networks.
We are also consulting on:
We would like views from people with an interest in heat networks, and particularly welcome responses from:
The Energy Act 2023 named Ofgem as the regulator for heat networks in Great Britain.
Our Forward Work Programme outlines the work we are doing in 2025 and 2026, including our ongoing preparations for our new regulatory responsibilities for heat networks and the commencement of the new regime in January 2026. We are developing a proportionate regulatory framework which aims to protect consumers, while supporting investment in the sector and government targets for net zero.
The focus of this consultation is to provide further details of our proposed heat networks pricing protections. This builds on the approaches included in:
Your feedback will help us develop a framework that ensures customers pay a fair and transparent price for a reliable supply of heating. It will also help us make sure the framework is proportionate and supportive of investment and market growth.
Please send your response to heatnetworksregulation@ofgem.gov.uk.
This consultation closes on 09 July 2025. You can send a PDF (pdf), Word (doc) or Excel (xls) document as part of your response.