Yesterday’s Heat Networks Live: Preparing for HNTAS event brought together professionals from across the heat network sector for a full day of discussion, collaboration, and practical insight into the future of heat network compliance and performance.

Hosted at Nexus, University of Leeds, the event saw an excellent turnout from developers, consultants, operators, contractors, and manufacturers, all focused on one key topic: preparing for the evolving requirements of the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS).

The level of engagement throughout the day highlighted just how important HNTAS has become for the industry. As regulation continues to develop, the conversation is clearly shifting from design intent to proven operational performance, with accurate metering, monitoring, and data collection now firmly at the centre of compliance.

DMS Metering Solutions was proud to be part of the event alongside industry partners including Fairheat, Data Energy, Guru Systems, Intatec, Isoplus, and Vital Energi. Together, the sessions explored the practical realities of preparing heat networks for the next phase of regulation and what organisations need to be considering today.

A major focus throughout the discussions was the importance of reliable metering and monitoring infrastructure. With HNTAS placing increasing emphasis on measurable system performance, many attendees were keen to understand how networks can gather accurate data, improve visibility, and demonstrate efficiency in real-world operation.

For DMS, the event reinforced several key themes we are already seeing across the market:

• Greater demand for accurate, compliant metering solutions

• Increased focus on system transparency and performance monitoring

• Growing awareness of the role data plays in future compliance

• The need for practical support as regulations evolve

The discussions throughout the day were insightful, honest, and forward-thinking, with many attendees recognising that preparation for HNTAS needs to start now rather than later.

We would like to thank everyone who attended, contributed to the conversations, and helped make the event such a success. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces and meet new contacts from across the industry.

At DMS Metering Solutions, we remain committed to helping heat network operators, developers, and consultants navigate the changing regulatory landscape with practical metering and monitoring solutions backed by 25 years of industry experience.

If you would like to discuss HNTAS preparation, metering strategies, or monitoring solutions for your heat network projects, our team would be happy to help.