Stay informed. Stay compliant.
Compliance isn’t just about meeting standards.
It’s about understanding what’s coming, what it means for your buildings, and what you need to do to prepare. We bring everything together in one place so you can move forward with confidence.
Start with what matters most
Everything here is designed to help you understand, plan and act:
The Compliance Companion Playbook
Your practical guide to Ofgem readiness
The 25 Authorisation Conditions
What they are, why they matter and how they apply to you
Billing Information Checklist
What you need to provide – and why
Heat Supply Agreement Checklist
Key clauses, risks and gaps to look for
About Data Energy
FOUR STEPS. ONE CLEAR PATH.Â
You’re Probably Already On the Right Track
The good news is that compliance isn’t about reinventing the wheel. If you’re managing communal heating, billing residents fairly and maintaining your plant rooms, you’re already most of the way there.
The next step is about tightening processes, documenting them clearly and working with trusted partners to fill any gaps.
At its core, compliance comes down to four simple actions:
Meter it. Bill it. Maintain it. Manage it. Sorted.
Do these well and you’re not just compliant – you’re protecting residents and your organisation.
THE HEAT IS ON
Regulations now LIVE
Ofgem’s heat network authorisation conditions, effective from 27 January 2026 under the Energy Act 2023, set clear regulatory obligations for operators in Great Britain – with a focus on consumer protection, fair pricing and financial resilience.
Key requirements include registration, notifying material changes and meeting defined supplier standards.
The direction is clear – now it’s about readiness.
Our Playbook helps you move from awareness to action, without panic, guesswork or last-minute fixes.
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The 25 Authorisation Conditions:Â Explained
The Heat Network Market Framework Regulations (HNMFR) introduce 25 Authorisation Conditions that all heat network suppliers and operators must meet.
They set clear requirements for behaviour, transparency and governance. These are not optional best practice – they are conditions of authorisation.
We’ve created a practical summary that brings all 25 conditions together in one clear reference for operators and property managers – to help keep your buildings safe, compliant and future-ready.
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Billing Information Checklist
Billing residents is about more than cost recovery.
Transparency is a core requirement of both current and future regulation. Our checklist breaks down what information must be provided, how it should be presented and where common gaps occur.
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Heat Supply Agreement Checklist
Heat Supply Agreements must include clear Principal Terms, meet transparency requirements and allow for fair variation.
Our checklist helps you quickly assess whether your agreements are compliant – and where changes may be needed.
Is Your Heat Network Compliance-Ready?
Our Self-Assessment Questionnaire helps you quickly evaluate your current position, identify gaps and prioritise next steps – without committing to a full review.
Two ways to get started:
Complete the self-assessment yourself, or let us do it and come back with clear advice and next steps to keep you on track.
Compliance Insights + Analysis
Our experts regularly break down what the regulations really mean in practice – and what to watch out for:
Why VWART Starts with Good Data | Meter It
Meter It specialises in turning heat network data into practical insight, helping operators understand what's happening behind the scenes so they can make informed decisions. "If you can't measure it, you can't improve it" That's something Meter It says almost every...
Your Guide to Understanding VWART | Meet the Heat Network Heroes
The Heat Network Industry is Changing.With Ofgem regulations now underway and the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) on the horizon, there's an increasing focus on proving that heat networks are not just delivering heat, but delivering it efficiently,...
The Four Things Standing Between You and Heat Network Compliance
This article on heat network compliance is written by Katherine Baker, Business Operations Manager, Data Energy - and features in the AQD Spring 2026 issue from The Property Institute. Ofgem’s heat network framework is now live. And for property managers, the...
Useful Links
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...
Latest News
How VWART Supports Fair and Transparent Billing | Bill It
Bill It focuses on turning accurate network performance into fair, transparent billing, helping build confidence for both operators and residents. Whenever someone asks Bill It what makes a good heat bill, the answer is never "the invoice". It's everything that...
Why VWART Starts with Good Data | Meter It
Meter It specialises in turning heat network data into practical insight, helping operators understand what's happening behind the scenes so they can make informed decisions. "If you can't measure it, you can't improve it" That's something Meter It says almost every...
Your Guide to Understanding VWART | Meet the Heat Network Heroes
The Heat Network Industry is Changing.With Ofgem regulations now underway and the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) on the horizon, there's an increasing focus on proving that heat networks are not just delivering heat, but delivering it efficiently,...
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