Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill (republished)

Author: Alasdair Reid

PDF Published: Thursday 11 Jun 2020 (SB 20-41)

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- Executive Summary
- Background
  - What are Heat Networks?
  - Heat Networks and Decarbonisation
    
    Covid-19: Green Recovery and a Just Transition
  - Are there Heat Networks in Scotland?
  - Existing Support for Heat Networks
  - Development of the Bill and Consultation Process
  - Constitutional Competencies - Heat Networks Market Study
    
    UK Government Response to CMA Recommendations
- Part 1 - Heat Networks Licences
  - Definitions, Requirements and Exemptions
  - Applications for a Licence
  - Conditions and Duration of a Licence
  - Modification and Revocation of a Licence
  - Miscellaneous
  - Stakeholder Views on Licences
- Part 2 - Heat Network Consent
  - Requirements and Exemptions
  - Applications for Consent
  - Transfer, Modification, Revocation and Compensation
  - Miscellaneous
  - Enforcement
  - Deemed Planning Permission
  - Interpretation
  - Stakeholder Views on Consenting
- Part 3 - Heat Network Zones
  - Designation of a Zone
  - Variation of a Zone
  - Joint Action, Ministerial Direction and Guidance
  - Stakeholder Views on Heat Network Zones
- Part 4 - Heat Network Zone Permits
  - Definitions
  - Requirement, Application, Duration and Revocation
  - Enforcement
- Part 5 - Building Assessment Reports
  - Preparing Reports
  - Exemptions, Notification and Guidance
  - Stakeholder Views on Building Assessment Reports
- Part 6 - Powers of License Holders
  - Compulsory Acquisition
  - Wayleave Rights
  - Other Powers Over Land
  - Stakeholder Views on the Powers of Licence Holders
- Part 7 - Key Heat Network Assets
  - Identifying Key Assets
  - Transfer Schemes
- Part 8 - Miscellaneous and General
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