Heat networks regulation: regular data reporting guidance

Details of outcome

We have reviewed responses and considered stakeholder views. In general, stakeholders were supportive of the guidance and provided comments for improvement. We received the most feedback on our approach to backdating and the individual data points. We have made changes to the final data reporting guidance to reflect stakeholder feedback.

Read the full outcome

Read the full outcome of this consultation in our online consultation.

Read the Heat networks regulation: regular data reporting guidance.

Original consultation

This consultation follows our authorisation and regulatory oversight consultation, published on 7 November 2024. We analysed the responses to this consultation published our decision on 8 August 2025.  

This consultation builds on previous publications including the Authorisation & Oversight Decision and the Fair Pricing Protections response. It is intended to provide stakeholders with further detail on the proposed data points that will be reported to us.  

We are now seeking views on this draft guidance to support heat network suppliers and operators to submit data to us. We will use this data to help us monitor their performance. The guidance provides:

• details of the data that must be reported to Ofgem
• the segments who must report data  
• the reporting periods and timings for submission  

Who should respond 

We would like views from people with an interest in heat networks and particularly welcome responses from:  

• heat network operators
• heat network suppliers
• energy service companies
• housing providers
• consumer groups
• asset owners
• metering and billing agents
• trade associations

We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and the public.