Heat network registration: What Ofgem expects and what good looks like with nine weeks to go

Every existing heat network in Great Britain must be registered with Ofgem by 26 January 2027. Registration asks for more than a list of networks. Operators need a named senior person responsible, details of ownership, financial resilience and consumer protection, and a fit and proper declaration for everyone with significant influence over how their networks are run.

Registration is also only the first step. Ofgem has been clear that it expects operators to understand their obligations and be ready to explain the progress they are making.

In this session, Ofgem joins a housing provider, a legal expert and Chirpy Heat to set out what the regulator wants to see and what happens to those who are not ready. The panel will share what providers who have already registered learned along the way, including why finding out which networks you operate is often harder than the portal itself. You will leave knowing the practical steps to take now: confirm your networks and your role, start senior sign off early, register, and record a dated plan for any gaps.