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title: "Smart Metering under HNTAS: What is it, when is it proposed, and what does it mean for heat network operators?"
description: Discover the implications of the draft HNTAS on smart metering for heat networks, including compliance timelines and benefits for operators and consumers.
---

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# [Smart Metering under HNTAS: What is it, when is it proposed, and what does it mean for heat network operators?](https://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/smart-metering-under-hntas-what-is-it-when-is-it-proposed-and-what-does-it-mean-for-heat-network-operators)

 Written by [Cathy Olphin](https://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/author/cathy-olphin) | 23-Apr-2026 10:37:07

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