Heat network licensing: partial business and regulatory impact assessment

Declaration

I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment and I am satisfied that, given the available evidence, it represents a reasonable view of the likely costs, benefits and impact of the leading options. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.

I am also satisfied that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.

Signed:

Date: 16 February 2026

Minister's name: Màiri McAllan MSP

Minister's title: Cabinet Secretary for Housing

Scottish Government Contact point: HeatNetworks@gov.scot