Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 123550

District Heating: Prices

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 his Department is taking to ensure that operators of heat networks provide transparent billing and fair pricing to consumers.

Answer

Martin McCluskey
In January, we introduced Ofgem as the market regulator for heat networks. Heat network operators and suppliers are now required to demonstrate compliance with Ofgem’s Authorisation Conditions, including those on billing transparency and fair pricing.Ofge...

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