Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 14212

Heat Networks: Prices

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Margaret Mullane

LabourDagenham and Rainham

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what powers Ofgem has to intervene where heat network prices are considered excessive.

Answer

Martin McCluskey
As the regulator of heat networks, Ofgem have broad powers relating to price regulation. These include powers to investigate and intervene where heat network prices charged to consumers are disproportionate or unfair.Under Ofgem’s authorisation regime, he...

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