Are You Thinking About Selling Your Heat Network?

With Ofgem’s heat network regulation now live, heat network owners, asset managers and ESCo operators are facing a new regulatory reality – and some important strategic decisions.

The introduction of formal regulation marks a major shift for the sector, bringing increased expectations around consumer protection, operational governance, technical assurance and long-term compliance. For many asset owners, this raises a critical question: do you invest to operate as a regulated utility, or prepare your portfolio for sale?

To help the market navigate this transition, Power On is bringing together an expert panel to host a live webinar exploring what Ofgem’s regulation means in practice, and how asset owners can position their portfolios for the future.

The free-to-attend webinar, Preparing Your Heat Network Portfolio for Sale: Navigating the New Ofgem Heat Regulation, will take place on Tuesday 10 February, 10:00–11:00 (Microsoft Teams).

Key topics will include:

• What Ofgem’s heat network regulation means now it is live
• The strategic implications for heat network owners and operators
• How to assess and survey existing heat network portfolios
• How to position assets to maximise value ahead of a potential sale
• Funding available to improve network efficiency, including the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)
• What ESCo buyers typically expect to see during technical, commercial and regulatory due diligence
• Understanding ongoing compliance obligations under the new regime

Attendees will gain practical insight into how regulated heat networks are being assessed by investors and buyers, how asset condition, operational performance and governance influence valuation, and where targeted investment can improve long-term resilience and sale readiness.

Whether you are actively considering an exit strategy, reviewing portfolio performance, or simply seeking clarity on regulatory expectations, this session will provide valuable guidance to support informed decision-making.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions directly to the expert speakers during a live panel discussion.