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Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill (republished)
Author: Alasdair Reid
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Published: Thursday 11 Jun 2020 (SB 20-41)
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Overview
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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
Executive Summary
Background
Part 1 - Heat Networks Licences
Part 2 - Heat Network Consent
Part 3 - Heat Network Zones
Part 4 - Heat Network Zone Permits
Part 5 - Building Assessment Reports
Part 6 - Powers of License Holders
Part 7 - Key Heat Network Assets
Part 8 - Miscellaneous and General
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