Anyone that intends to construct and operate a district heating plant must have a license from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
NVE - Guide to the design of license application for district heating plant (in Norwegian only)
Builders and operators of district heating plants.
See the guide for a description of the documentation that should be enclosed.
The purpose of having licensing procedures for district heating plants is to ensure that the district heating plants that are constructed are socially rational and have environmentally acceptable solutions.
Act relating to the expropriation of real estate (Expropriation Act) (in Norwegian only)
Regulations relating to impact assessments (in Norwegian only)
Act relating to cultural heritage (Cultural Heritage Act) (in Norwegian only)
Detailed information regarding what is required in the application can be found in the guide that has been prepared by NVE.
Guide to the design of application for license for district heating plant (in Norwegian only)