Table 3 - Overview of Regulation Development Costs over 2 years in nominal prices Year / Nominal Cost Item Low Medium High Range in (£) Staff 245,263 382,854 520,445 Costs Year 1 (2021/2022) Consultati on Cost 12,057 24,218 51,969 11 This document relates to the Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 64) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 2 March 2020 Staff Costs 254,736 392,795 530,854 Year 2 (2022/2023) Consultati on Cost 12,298 24,702 53,008 1,156,27 Total over 2 years 524,353 824,569 7 Costs on local authorities 44.