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Heat Networks

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help consumers of district heating schemes.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
29 Jul 2024
Target answer date
2 Sept 2024
Answer
5 Sept 2024 · 38 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 29 Jul 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help consumers of district heating schemes.

  2. 2 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 5 Sept 2024

    Answer published

    The Department is taking action to improve outcomes for heat network consumers, so that they receive similar levels of protection as gas and electricity consumers. The Heat Network Market Framework will address issues faced by consumers, such as excessive...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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