Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 123552

District Heating: Flats

Tabled: 24 March 2026
Answered: 1 April 2026

Question

Rachel Blake

Labour (Co-op)Cities of London and Westminster

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that leaseholders and tenants in buildings served by heat networks are protected from excessive service charges and poor service delivery.

Answer

Martin McCluskey
Ofgem was introduced as the heat network regulator in January 2026. While many leaseholders can benefit from the new consumer protections, including protection against poor service standards, we are aware that there are still some challenges where heat ch...

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