Schedules

Schedule 18Heat networks regulation

Part 2General provision as to the Regulator

I12Objectives

1

The regulations may make provision about the objectives of the Regulator in carrying out its functions under the regulations.

2

Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, provide that the principal objective of the Regulator is to protect the interests of existing and future heat network consumers.

3

The regulations may specify particular interests of existing and future heat network consumers that are to be protected.

4

The interests specified may, in particular, include—

a

their interests in the reliability of the supply of heating, cooling or hot water by means of relevant heat networks;

b

their interests in the reduction of emissions of targeted greenhouse gases generated by relevant heat networks;

c

their interests in charges for the supply of heating, cooling or hot water by means of relevant heat networks being proportionate;

d

their interests in information about services and charges being communicated plainly.