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help them comply with the regulations, but it will also help ensure a more reliable and affordable supply of heat for the occupants.


Seeking advice and guidance is imperative


It’s worth considering the implications if the owner of the network refuses to make the necessary changes or they cannot afford the costs of doing so. Similarly, if the responsibility for the management of the network sits between different parties, who will need to ensure compliance? Waiting until the regulations come into effect to


identify responsibility and make the required changes is not an option. Indeed, non-compliance could mean potential sanctions from Ofgem, alongside penalties and damaged reputation. For building owners and anyone responsible for the management of heat networks, it’s important that whenever there is grey, such as in the assessment of heat networks, they seek advice from experienced professionals. For instance, consultants will be able to assess the network and identify what will not comply with the regulations before providing guidance on how compliance can be achieved. As one of the UK’s leading MEP consultancy firms,


Whitecode Consulting can provide comprehensive heat network plans, identifying defects and any compliance issues before providing trusted guidance on how to find the solution.


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and how they are maintained will also go a long way towards ensuring better network efficiency and full compliance for building owners and managing agents. It will also reduce the lack of understanding and current skills gap being seen in the industry, with some heat network installations not being carried out properly due to engineers not being familiar with the regulations.


Multiple benefits for tenants


Under the current regulations, there is much less protection for consumers. For instance, even if tenants initially take out a very affordable and reasonable energy tariff, if the heat network is not


working efficiently, that cost will soon mount up. With the government aiming to increase the amount of heat from heat networks to as much as 20% by 2050, the new regulations will not only set certain technical standards, they’ll also provide consumer protections for customers. Seeing much more performance-based assessments, the HNTAS will enable efficiency to be better monitored and managed. Consequently, any heat networks not currently performing efficiently can be updated and improved to meet the strict regulations. As a result, the end users will have more


flexibility and choice when it comes to choosing their energy tariff and, ultimately, the opportunity to reduce their energy consumption and their expenditure. Ultimately, tenants and building occupants are the biggest winners when it comes to these new regulations. They’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that they’re paying a fair price for their heating because their heat network is working efficiently.


With the HNTAS regulations set to be introduced


in 2025, now is the time for building owners and anyone responsible for heat networks to act and ensure their systems are ready to meet the upcoming technical standards. Doing so will not only help to manage costs and set realistic tariffs but also make buildings more attractive to existing and future tenants


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