Question follow-through · 14211
Heat Networks: Fees and Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what protections are in place for consumers on heat networks wishing to challenge charges before the completion of the Ofgem authorisation process in January 2027.
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Tabled
- 29 Jun 2026
- Target answer date
- 1 Jul 2026
- Answer
- 7 Jul 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
29 Jun 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what protections are in place for consumers on heat networks wishing to challenge charges before the completion of the Ofgem authorisation process in January 2027.
1 Jul 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
7 Jul 2026
Answer published
Since the introduction of the heat network regulator, Ofgem rules require operators and suppliers to charge consumers fairly and guidance has been published on the application of their fair pricing rules. Heat networks have until January 2027 to register ...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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