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Your Route to Heat Network Compliance
Everything you need to understand where you are and what to do next.
Your Route to Compliance brings our guidance together in one place so you can navigate this with clarity.
Start with Mind the Gap to understand your position and key focus areas, and then explore practical reference guides – including the Playbook and The 25 Authorisation Conditions – to help you take the next steps with confidence.
Accessible at every stage, this route helps you stay informed and proactive, without the overwhelm.
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Your Essential Heat Network Regulation Guide
The most up-to-date, practical guide to managing heat network compliance.
Your go-to reference for understanding how heat networks work and what compliance means in practice.
It covers the key topics property managers deal with – from metering and billing to performance, resident outcomes and what Ofgem expects – all in clear, practical language.
Designed to be returned to whenever you need it, the Playbook gives you confidence you’re working from the latest guidance, without the jargon.
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d-Analysed
d-Analysed is our new series of no-nonsense insights from Daniel Davies, Technical Project Consultant. Each article tackles the real-world challenges of managing heat networks – from compliance and metering to billing and resident communication.
Clear, practical guidance – no fluff, no complexity. Just the facts you need to stay compliant, stay in control, and make confident, informed decisions.
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Useful Links
The Energy Ombudsman
The Energy Ombudsman is a free, independent UK service that resolves disputes between energy companies and customers. It handles complaints about billing, service, and supply issues, providing impartial mediation. It can require companies to fix problems, apologize,...
CIBSE CP1 – Code of Practice
CIBSE CP1 (2020) provides guidance on the design, operation, and management of heat networks in the UK. It aims to improve efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure reliable performance. The guidance covers best practices for planning, commissioning, and...
Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act 2022 improves building safety in the UK, focusing on high-risk structures. It strengthens regulations, establishes the Building Safety Regulator, and mandates accountability for developers. The Act aims to prevent future tragedies like Grenfell...
Energy Act 2023 Guidance
The Energy Act 2023 promotes energy security and affordability in the UK, encouraging investment in renewable energy, enhancing grid resilience, and supporting nuclear and hydrogen projects. It also seeks to modernize energy markets and reduce carbon emissions,...
Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014
The Metering and Billing Regulations ensure accurate energy billing and promote fairness by requiring suppliers to provide reliable meters, correct billing, and transparent information to customers. They aim to protect consumers, prevent overcharging, and improve...
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