Part 8: Heat Networks Chapter 2: Heat Network Zones Section 232: Heat networks within zones
Section 232 makes provision for certain types of buildings and heat sources within heat network zones to be required to connect to district heat networks in circumstances and within timeframes to be set out in regulations. The section also provides for regulations to make provision for zone coordinators to provide prior notice of requirements.
	In relation to buildings which are required to connect, the regulations may provide for exemptions to be granted subject to specified criteria and provide a route for challenging decisions where an exemption request is refused.
	In relation to heat sources, the zones regulations may provide that zone coordinators may request information from heat sources and the relevant procedures that are to apply. Regulations may also make provision about the terms on which heat is to be supplied to a heat network, including about the amount that may be charged.
	The section also provides that regulations may allow zone coordinators to set emissions limits on heat networks in zones, subject to the consent of the Authority. A grace period may be applied before this requirement takes effect and regulations may specify when this should apply, including the procedure and notice period to be followed, and route for legal challenge when a grace period is refused. The Authority may also issue guidance in relation to grace periods.
	The section also sets out the definition of "emissions" and "targeted greenhouse gas", in the context of the emissions limit provision.