This government response sets out how we have considered the consultation feedback in the policy design for heat network zoning, including:

• the role of central and local government
• zone identification
• requirements in zones such as consumer protections and emissions
• zone delivery - selecting developers and ensuring construction

We received 156 responses to the consultation. A diverse range of stakeholders provided their views, including responses from:

• 45 local authorities and 5 combined authorities
• 12 heat network developers
• 11 trade associations
• 11 charities and interest groups
• 9 heat suppliers
• 8 housing associations
• 5 supply chain companies
• 5 housing developers

The categories for the remaining 44 respondents had fewer than 5 respondents each, so we have not listed them here.

Stakeholder responses supported most of our proposals.