Research and analysis

International heat networks: market frameworks review

This review of international heat network market frameworks will inform the development of a regulatory framework for UK heat networks.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 6 February 2020

Documents

International review of heat network market frameworks: rapid evidence assessment, regulatory document review, and qualitative interviews

Ref: BEIS Research Paper Number 2019/032

PDF, 983 KB, 44 pages

International heat networks: market frameworks research – regulatory document review

Ref: BEIS Research Paper Number 2019/032

PDF, 499 KB, 33 pages

Details

This research project into international experiences of heat network market frameworks included:

• a literature review
• a regulatory document review
• qualitative interviews

It was structured around 5 topics:

• regulatory frameworks
• consumer protection
• pricing
• investment
• decarbonisation

The results will inform the development of a market framework for heat networks in the UK.

The research was conducted by CAG consultants.

Heat networks: building a market framework consultation

We launched the Heat Networks: building a market framework consultation alongside this report.

It closes on 1 May 2020 at 11:45pm.

Published 6 February 2020