The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014

UK Statutory Instrument 2014 No. 3120 — creates 3 criminal offences.

3offences created

0recorded in force

0revoked

Made: 20 November 2014
In force from: Not determined
Extent: Not stated
Subject: Energy, communications, water and utilities
Made under: European Communities Act 1972

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations) — published with the instrument by the department that made it. © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

These Regulations implement Articles 9(1) and (3), 10 and 11 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy efficiency (OJ No. L315, 14.11.2012, p.1), amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC. Regulation 3 imposes a duty on heat suppliers, in relation to the operation of communal heating or a district heat network, to notify the Secretary of State or in relation to a Scottish network the Scottish Ministers about the operation of such heating or networks. Regulation 4 imposes a duty on heat suppliers to ensure meters are installed in specified circumstances. Schedule 1 sets out how cost effectiveness and technically feasibility are to be determined. Regulation 5 sets out requirements in relation to meters installed in accordance with these Regulations. Regulation 6 imposes a duty on heat suppliers to ensure individual heat cost allocators, thermostatic radiator valves and a hot water meter are installed in specified circumstances. Regulation 7 imposes a duty on heat suppliers to install meters when an existing meter is replaced, a new connection is made in a new building or a building undergoes a major renovation. Regulation 8 imposes on-going requirements in relation to meters and heat cost allocators installed in accordance with these Regulations. Regulation 9 stipulates that where meters or heat cost allocators to which these Regulations apply are installed, bills and billing information for heat, cooling or hot water provided to final customers must comply with the requirements set out in the regulation and Schedule 2. Regulation 10 provides that the Regulations will be enforced by the Secretary of State or in relation to a Scottish network the Scottish Ministers or such person as may be authorised in writing to act on their behalf. Schedule 3 provides for powers of entry, search and seizure and the procedure for obtaining a warrant. Schedule 4 provides for civil sanctions which the authorised person may impose in relation to an offence committed under regulation 11. Regulation 11 provides for offences for failing to comply with specified duties under the Regulations. Regulation 12 makes provision for offences committed by bodies corporate and relevant individuals in Scotland. Regulation 13 sets out penalties following criminal conviction for an offence under regulation 11. Regulation 14 specifies time limits for prosecution of criminal offences. Regulation 15 requires the Secretary of State to review the operation and effect of these Regulations and publish a report within five years of them coming into force. A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business, the voluntary sector and the public sector is available at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, 3 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2AW and is published with the Explanatory Memorandum alongside the instrument on www.gov.uk/government/consultations/implementing-the-energy-efficiency-directive-metering-and-billing-of-heating-and-cooling.

Offences created by this instrument

It is an offence for any heat supplier to fail to comply with— a regulation 3 (duty to notify); b regulation 4 (duty… regulation 11(1) · Status not determined · Strict liability
It is an offence to obstruct an authorised person acting in the pursuance of their powers or duties under these… regulation 11(3) · Status not determined · Strict liability
Bodies corporate in Scotland regulation 12(1) · Status not determined · Strict liability

What Parliament said about it

Contributions, debates and written statements mentioning this instrument by name. Parliamentary material is reused under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0.

Heat Networks: Greenwich and Woolwich Commons · Westminster Hall · 19 February 2019 · Matthew Pennycook (Greenwich and Woolwich) (Lab)
I beg to move, That this House has considered heat networks in Greenwich and Woolwich. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I am grateful to the Minister for responding to the debate and for previously finding time in her busy diary to discuss the issue with me. This is not the first time that I have expressed concerns about systemic problems in the UK heat network sector and I suspect it will not be the last. In the comparatively short time that I have been a Member of the House, I have raised the issue on numerous occasions and I have repeatedly made the case for…
Heat Networks: Greenwich and Woolwich Commons · Westminster Hall · 19 February 2019 · The Minister for Energy and Clean Growth (Claire Perry)
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies, in particular as you have a long-standing interest in the whole area of decarbonisation. I sincerely congratulate the hon. Member for Greenwich and Woolwich (Matthew Pennycook) on securing the debate. He, as usual, gave us a thoughtful, informed and passionate exposition of the problem. In his current position, and as a councillor for half a decade, he has campaigned hard on such matters. He has also been assiduous in his correspondence with me. We have discussed the matter face to face and via correspondence on multiple…
Draft Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Commons · General Committees · 2 December 2025 · The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Martin McCluskey)
I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. Heat networks are a pivotal part of our mission to achieve net zero. They are proven to be the most affordable low carbon heat solution in high-density areas, and they can access heat from a variety of sources, including waste heat from growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, which will support energy resilience in an uncertain world. That potential has fuelled Government ambition, and by…
Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Lords · Grand Committee · 15 December 2025 · The Minister of State, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Lord Whitehead) (Lab)
My Lords, these draft regulations were laid before the House on 30 October. Heat networks have a crucial role to play in our decarbonisation ambitions and energy security mission. As proven internationally, they can provide low-cost, low-carbon energy for all, particularly in high-density areas such as our major cities. They are one of the most versatile forms of renewable energy, as they can access heat from a variety of sources, including waste heat from growth sectors such as AI. This potential has fuelled government ambition. By 2050, we aim to grow heat networks from the current 3% of…

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