Closed consultation

Proposals for heat network zoning 2023

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 18 December 2023

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Summary

We're seeking views on proposals for heat network zoning in England, to attract investment and give local communities access to cheaper, greener heat sooner.

This consultation ran from
10am on 18 December 2023 to 11:59pm on 26 February 2024

Consultation description

This consultation provides detail on the role of central and local government, zone identification, requirements in zones (consumer protections, emissions, requirements to connect) and zone delivery (selecting developers and ensuring construction).  

Under zoning, central and local government will work with industry and local stakeholders to identify and designate zones where heat networks are the lowest-cost solution to decarbonising heat.

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Documents

Heat network zoning: consultation summary

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Heat network zoning: consultation

PDF, 1.69 MB, 110 pages

Impact assessment

PDF, 1.52 MB, 82 pages

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Published 18 December 2023