2(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.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 18 para. 2 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)