Heat networks regulation: regular data reporting guidance

Heat networks regulation: regular data reporting guidance | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Heat networks regulation: regular data reporting guidance Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 17 November 2025 Last updated: 10 March 2026 Closed date: 13 January 2026 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Heat networks Show all updates Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are consulting on data reporting guidance for heat networks. Details of outcome We have reviewed responses and considered stakeholder views. In general, stakeholders were supportive of the guidance and provided comments for improvement. We received the most feedback on our approach to backdating and the individual data points. We have made changes to the final data reporting guidance to reflect stakeholder feedback. Read the full outcome Read the full outcome of this consultation in our online consultation . Read the Heat networks regulation: regular data reporting guidance . Original consultation This consultation follows our authorisation and regulatory oversight consultation , published on 7 November 2024. We analysed the responses to this consultation published our decision on 8 August 2025. This consultation builds on previous publications including the Authorisation & Oversight Decision and the Fair Pricing Protections response. It is intended to provide stakeholders with further detail on the proposed data points that will be reported to us. We are now seeking views on this draft guidance to support heat network suppliers and operators to submit data to us. We will use this data to help us monitor their performance. The guidance provides: details of the data that must be reported to Ofgem the segments who must report data the reporting periods and timings for submission Who should respond We would like views from people with an interest in heat networks and particularly welcome responses from: heat network operators heat network suppliers energy service companies housing providers consumer groups asset owners metering and billing agents trade associations We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and the public. Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn All updates 10 March 2026 published outcome of consultation. Close