Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, for what reason people who use heat networks are classed as non-domestic users under the energy price cap.

Heat network operators usually purchase energy to supply heat through commercial contracts on behalf of their consumers. This can be more cost effective for consumers, as commercial purchase rates tend to be lower than domestic ones.

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) for GB & NI will enable the Government to provide financial assistance for all eligible non-domestic customers, including heat network operators, to ensure they are protected from excessively high energy bills over the winter period.