Regulation 7 General duties of the RegulatorI1I2

carry out its functions under these Regulations in a manner best calculated to further the principal objective of the Regulator;

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;

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.

the operation of a relevant heat network;

the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to heat network consumers by means of a relevant heat network;

commercial activities connected with the supply of heating, cooling or hot water to heat network consumers by means of a relevant heat network.