The Future of Heat Networks
A Developer’s Guide to Upcoming Regulation
The UK’s heat network sector is entering a new era.
From January 2026, the industry will become formally regulated under Ofgem, with new standards and consumer protections in place. And by 2028, the Future Homes Standard will require all new homes to use low-carbon heating – effectively ending the use of gas boilers in new builds.
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What’s inside the guide?
For developers and consultants, understanding what’s coming – and how to prepare – will be key to keeping projects compliant, cost-efficient and on schedule.
The guide explains the key regulatory changes coming between 2025 and 2028, and outlines what they mean in practice. It also walks through the important milestones to date – providing context for why these changes are happening and how they’ve been shaped by years of policy development and industry input.
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