Heat networks target 2035 consultation: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial

10. Consumer Assessment

The target will support the roll out of heat networks, which in the right setting will help address fuel poverty. It will support roll out of zero direct emissions heating. It does not require the storage of consumer data. Consumer protection is reserved to the UK Government, but the Scottish Government is working with them and stakeholders to deliver effective protection. The Heat Networks (Scotland) Act also introduced a consenting and licensing regime that will support the consumers interest