At the launch of the Bill, the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands stated—
...the sector is currently lacking a coherent regulatory framework and the Heat Networks Bill therefore marks the beginning of a transformational change, as we seek to create a supportive market environment for the necessary expansion of heat networks.iScottish Government. (2020, March 3). Heat Networks Bill. Retrieved from https://www.gov.scot/news/heat-networks-bill/ [accessed 5 May 2020]