Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 9)

PART 3 S Heat network zones

Designation of heat network zone S

46 Power to designate heat network zone S

(1) A local authority may at any time designate an area in its area that is particularly suitable for the construction and operation of a heat network in accordance with section 48.

(2) The Scottish Ministers may designate an area in the area of a local authority that is particularly suitable for the construction and operation of a heat network in accordance with section 49.

(3) In this Part, “heat network zone” means an area designated by—

(a) a local authority—

(i) under subsection (1), or

(ii) pursuant to a direction under section 53(1)(a) or (2), or

(b) the Scottish Ministers under subsection (2).

Commencement Information

I1 S. 46 in force at 30.5.2023 by S.S.I. 2023/148, reg. 2(1)(2)(a)