Heat Network Regulations are coming.
While many of the details are still up in the air, we do have some key dates from OFGEM (who will be overseeing the new regulations) and DESNZ (the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).
New schemes will have to meet metering and billing standards and CIBSE technical standards for their heat network authorisation will be required by the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). These design/construct/commissioning gateways aim to ensure your network(s) are likely to meet future operational performance targets and gain full certification.
HNTAS’s proposed approach is to certify individual heat networks. By requiring responsible persons to demonstrate that their heat network performance meets KPI thresholds, before allowing a network to pass through each assessment gateway, the scheme is ‘preventative’ and ‘outcomes-based’ (two of the core principles of HNTAS).
We understand that, as a heat network owner, this is a stressful time. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Our specialist team at Communal Energy Partners are here to help ease the transition. We can help you undertake a complete optimisation survey of your heat network.
We’ll identify what interventions are needed, and what areas you’re already compliant in.
If you’d like help with funding, we can support. Trust us to handle the entire process; it’s our job to take the stress away from you, ensuring that, when regulations arrive, you’re fully compliant and not subject to any fines or penalties.
Get in touch today. We’ll learn about your network(s) and advise on logical next steps.