# Energy Act 2023, Paragraph 18: Modification of heat network authorisations

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The regulations may provide for the modification by the Regulator of—
(a) the conditions of a particular heat network authorisation;
(b) conditions that are included in two or more heat network authorisations.
(2) Regulations made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular—
(a) provide for the procedure to be followed by the Regulator when it proposes to make a modification;
(b) provide for the communication of any modification;
(c) provide for the time when any modification takes effect;
(d) provide for the Regulator to comply with a direction of the Secretary of State or, in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department not to make a particular modification.
(3) In sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), a reference to the modification of a condition includes a reference to the revocation of a condition.
(4) The regulations may provide for the conditions of a heat network authorisation—
(a) to have effect or cease to have effect at such times and in such circumstances as may be determined by or under the conditions;
(b) to be modified in such manner as may be specified in the conditions at such times and in such circumstances as may be so determined.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/schedule/18/paragraph/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2023/schedule-18/paragraph-18
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