Heat Networks Regulations: Early Registration
Ofgem are gearing up for the launch of its heat networks registration digital service: Comply with Heat Network Consumer Protection Regulations by inviting heat network suppliers and operators to register early through private beta. All heat network suppliers and operators must register by 26 January 2027
What are the benefits of registering early?
Landlords who register their heat networks during the private beta phase (one-time sign-up process) will have more time to complete the regulatory registration and will not need to register them again when the full service is launched (their data will remain in the service). They will help Ofgem test and refine the registration service to ensure it is easy to use.
How can landlords register early?
Landlords can request to join the private beta testing phase on Ofgem’s website and they will be invited to sign into the service and start creating their account when the service starts. In preparation, landlords should familiarise themselves with Ofgem’s registration guidance and should email: heatnetworksregulation@ofgem.gov.uk if they have any questions.
When will private beta start?
The service will be launched in private beta by 20 April 2026.
How can landlords sign up to Ofgem updates?
Landlords can sign up on the Ofgem website.
What else is Government doing on Heat Networks?
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) publishes monthly Heat Networks Newsletters to keep the industry up to date with the latest policies, webinars, and funding. The most recent Newsletters were published in March, February, and January, which include details of how landlords can sign up to receive these Newsletters directly.
How can landlords find out more and get help?
The Heat Network is a forum to discuss and share good practice about district and communal heating within social housing. It brings together its own communal heat experiences, shares lessons and some short guidance documents to help colleagues across the sector. It also acts as a conduit for social housing input into national heat network policy.
NHMF’s Best Practice website has published briefings on the Heat Network Regulations, as well as on a wide range of asset management and repairs and maintenance requirements, including links to all the relevant legislation and guidance.
Landlords should also sign up to Ofgem’s Newsletters and DESNZ’s Newsletters to be kept up to date and to be notified of webinars, training, and other help that the Government is providing to help the sector understand and comply with the new Heat Network Regulations.
The NHMF acknowledges the help and advice it receives from Rachael Mills, The Heat Network.
