# The Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, Regulation 7: General duties of the Regulator


(1) The Regulator or a delegate of the Regulator must—
(a) carry out its functions under these Regulations in a manner best calculated to further the principal objective of the Regulator;
(b) when carrying out its functions under these Regulations, consider the need to ensure that persons carrying on a regulated activity under a heat network authorisation are able to finance obligations imposed by or under these Regulations;
(c) when complying with the duty in sub-paragraph (a) or (b), have regard to the interests of heat network consumers who are in vulnerable circumstances.
(2) The duty in paragraph (1)(a) includes a duty to promote effective competition between persons engaged in—
(a) the operation of a relevant heat network;
(b) the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to heat network consumers by means of a relevant heat network;
(c) commercial activities connected with the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to heat network consumers by means of a relevant heat network.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348266474/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-heat-networks-market-framework-great-britain-regulations-2025/regulation-7
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