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Laying the foundations for heat network growth

Gas

Laying the foundations for heat network growth

Government proposals to increase customer protection and accelerate decarbonisation across heat networks, now backed by a multi-million funding commitment, are welcome news, says Switch2 Energy chief executive Richard Slee

ADE director stands down

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ADE director stands down

Dr Tim Rotheray has stepped down from his role as director of the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE).

ADE report highlights customer confusion over energy policy

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ADE report highlights customer confusion over energy policy

Customers face a complex jigsaw puzzle when trying to navigate energy policy, says the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) in its report, 'Solving the energy policy puzzle for users'.

Government announces plans to regulate heat networks

Gas

Government announces plans to regulate heat networks

The government has announced plans to implement a heat network regulatory framework to support market growth and ensure customer protection.

ADE launches voluntary DSR Code of Conduct

Power

ADE launches voluntary DSR Code of Conduct

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE), in collaboration with demand side response (DSR) aggregators, has published a voluntary Code of Conduct ahead of the launch of a Code Compliance Scheme early next year.

Industry recognised at Decentralised Energy Awards

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Industry recognised at Decentralised Energy Awards

Staff working in the decentralised energy industry were recognised at the Decentralised Energy Awards 2018 earlier this week.

New heat network council launched

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New heat network council launched

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has launched the Heat Network Industry Council with the objective of supporting Government in achieving its vision of achieving a sustainable industry.

District heating standards should be compulsory

Gas

District heating standards should be compulsory

Ian Manders - UK energy policy advisor, Danish Embassy London, says the Heat Network Code of Practice should be included in the Government's promised revision of building regulations.

CMA calls for regulation of heat networks

Gas

CMA calls for regulation of heat networks

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for regulation of the heat network industry and says that Ofgem is best placed to be the regulator.

Protecting customers

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Protecting customers

Lily Frencham, senior policy manager at the Association for Decentralised Energy, on why the CMA and industry agree that customer protection is imperative.

New taskforce makes the case for heat networks

Heat

New taskforce makes the case for heat networks

A new Heat Network Task Force has given the government its recommendations for growing the sector and protecting customers.

New ADE deputy director awarded OBE

People & Skills

New ADE deputy director awarded OBE

The incoming deputy director of the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has been awarded an OBE for services to energy efficiency in the New Year's Honours list.

ADE welcomes CMA study into heat networks

Gas

ADE welcomes CMA study into heat networks

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) study into domestic heat networks.