# Energy Act 2023, Paragraph 53

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

The regulations may—
(a) impose duties, in circumstances specified by the regulations, to make and maintain a connection between a relevant heat network and any premises;
(b) impose duties as to providing such equipment as may be needed to make the connection function;
(c) provide for the procedure to be followed when seeking to have a connection made between a relevant heat network and any premises;
(d) provide for persons seeking a connection to premises to pay an amount in respect of costs incurred in making the connection or in respect of the cost of equipment provided;
(e) provide for the giving of security for the payment of such an amount in respect of the cost of equipment provided;
(f) make provision about the terms upon which a connection is made (including provision for deeming a contract to have been made and for making schemes for determining the terms and conditions to be incorporated in such a contract).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/schedule/18/paragraph/53 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2023/schedule-18/paragraph-53
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