Preparing Your Heat Network for HNTAS: How DMS Metering Solutions Can Help

The UK’s heat network sector is evolving fast, with new standards coming into play on 27th January 2026 to ensure reliability, efficiency, and consumer protection. 

At the heart of this change is the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS), which sets the benchmark for how heat networks should be designed, installed, and monitored.

For developers, building owners, and network operators, aligning with HNTAS is no longer optional, it’s essential. DMS Metering Solutions, with 25 years of experience in heat and water metering, provides the technology and expertise to help networks meet these standards confidently.

What is HNTAS and Why Does it Matter?

HNTAS is part of the UK Government’s commitment to improve heat network performance, consumer protection, and investor confidence. Its focus includes:

• Technical assurance at key lifecycle stages: design, construction, and commissioning

• Ongoing performance monitoring to ensure efficiency and reliability

• Data collection to support compliance and reporting

For heat network operators, this means demonstrating that the network works as intended and that residents are billed fairly and accurately. 

How DMS Metering Solutions Supports HNTAS Compliance

1. Accurate Heat Metering
Our heat meters provide precise measurement of energy usage, ensuring developers and operators have accurate performance data to satisfy HNTAS requirements.

2. Reliable Water Metering
Water consumption monitoring is also crucial for HNTAS compliance. DMS supplies high-quality water meters for both individual dwellings and communal systems.

3. Integrated Metering Panels
DMS’s metering panels collect, display, and store consumption data, making it easier to monitor network performance and provide evidence for HNTAS assessments.

4. End-to-End Lifecycle Support
From initial design to ongoing operations, our systems help heat networks:

• Monitor performance against technical standards

• Identify and resolve inefficiencies quickly

• Maintain clear documentation for assurance and compliance

Why Choose DMS?

• Experience: 25 years supplying UK metering solutions for residential, commercial, and district heating networks

• Trusted Partners: Sontex, Apator PoWogaz, Elvaco, and Honeywell

• Future-Focused: Our products are designed to support the next generation of heat network standards, including HNTAS

• Guidance & Support: Expert advice on integrating metering into new or existing networks

Case Study: HNTAS in Action

A recent project involved installing DMS heat and water meters in a multi-residential district heating network. The system enabled the network operator to:

• Accurately monitor energy consumption

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency

• Prepare for early-stage HNTAS gateway review

By choosing DMS, the network was well-positioned to meet technical assurance standards and ensure long-term operational efficiency.

As HNTAS becomes the standard for heat networks in the UK, having reliable metering systems is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. 

DMS Metering Solutions offers the technology, experience, and support to help your network meet these requirements with confidence.

Contact us today to discuss how our heat and water metering solutions can support your network’s HNTAS compliance journey.

01773 534555 or email meters@dmsltd.com