# The Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, Regulation 26: Initial period


(1) In these Regulations, subject to paragraph (2)—
“first part of the initial period” means the period beginning on the day on which regulation 14 comes into force and ending on the day before the first anniversary of the launch date;
“initial period” means the period beginning on the day on which regulation 14 comes into force and ending on the day before the second anniversary of the launch date.
(2) The Regulator may prolong the first part of the initial period or the initial period with the consent of the Secretary of State.
(3) The Regulator must give notice to the Secretary of State of a proposal to prolong the first part of the initial period or the initial period, giving reasons.
(4) Notice under paragraph (3) must be given no later than one month before the end of the period the Regulator proposes to extend.
(5) The Regulator must publish notice of a decision to prolong the first part of the initial period or the initial period in such manner as the Regulator considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348266474/regulation/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-heat-networks-market-framework-great-britain-regulations-2025/regulation-26
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