Shoosmiths LLP
  June 17, 2022 - Milton Keynes, England

The Perfect Storm: Impending regulation and the energy crisis
  by Shoosmiths LLP

Switch2 Energy, Shoosmiths and BEIS came together to provide an update on how regulation, rising energy prices and decarbonisation targets are impacting heat network operators and customers.

This first webinar looks at the background to heat networks, an update on policy and impending regulation.

The next webinars will cover:

Key points from the first webinar

Background of heat networks in the UK

Gas price increase by five-fold is a significant factor which presents issues:

As well as opportunities:

Regulation

Future government policy

Energy price rises

Outsourcing of design and build and operation of heat networks

Rationale for outsourcing the construction and/or operation of heat networks:

Questions

1. What process can existing buildings follow to review funding and have access to expertise so they can have advise on upgrading their heating systems to efficient systems such as heat networks? I find there is a huge lack of information and guidance at a local level especially for small businesses.

2. How does a heat network get upgraded to a low carbon network?

3. The government’s imminent response to the Heat Zoning consultation includes obligations on building within zones to connect to the district heat network. Who will bear the costs of connection?

4. What are the government’s thoughts in relation to how Ofgem might ‘step in’ to a failing district heat network operator?




Read full article at: https://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/insights/past-webinars/the-perfect-storm-impending-regulation-and-the-energy-crisis