Part 8

Heat networks
Chapter 1

Regulation of heat networks

Heat networks regulations
219
1
The appropriate authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of—
a
regulating relevant heat networks, or
b
conferring powers in relation to the development or maintenance of relevant heat networks.
2
Schedule 18 contains further provision about the power to make regulations under this section.
3
The provision made in Schedule 18 is without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1).
4
Regulations under this section may—
a
contain such consequential, incidental, supplementary, transitional or saving provisions as the appropriate authority considers appropriate;
b
make different provision for different purposes;
c
provide for a person to exercise discretion in dealing with any matter.
5
Regulations made by the Secretary of State by virtue of subsection (4)(a) may include—
a
provisions amending or repealing an Act of Parliament, an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru or Northern Ireland legislation;
b
provisions amending the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 9).
6
Regulations made by the Department by virtue of subsection (4)(a) may include provisions amending or repealing Northern Ireland legislation.
7
Before making any regulations under this section, the appropriate authority is to consult such persons or bodies as it may consider appropriate.
8
It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection (7) whether consultation is carried out before or after the coming into force of this section.
9
In this section “the appropriate authority” means—
a
in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, the Secretary of State;
b
in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department.
S. 219 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(2)(l)