Heat networks regulation: fair pricing protection guidance
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Status:
- Open
- Dyddiad cyhoeddi:
- Dyddiad cau:
- Topic:
- Heat networks
- Sector diwydiant:
- Supply and Retail Market
We are consulting on a fair pricing and cost allocation guidance framework for heat networks.
Consultation description
This consultation builds on:
- the Heat networks regulation: implementing consumer protections consultation, published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Ofgem in November 2024 and the government response published in August 2025
- our Heat networks regulation: fair pricing protections consultation, published in April 2025 and our response, published in September 2025.
We are now seeking views on our draft guidance for the rules and requirements set out in our heat network authorisation conditions relating to fair pricing and cost allocation.
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 services companies
- housing providers
- consumer groups
- asset owners
- metering and billing agents
- trade associations
We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and the public.
How to respond
Complete our online consultation by Monday 27 October 2025.