Association for Decentralised Energy

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.

CMA calls for regulation of heat networks

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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

Heat

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.

Switch2 Energy welcomes proposed heat network regulation

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Switch2 Energy welcomes proposed heat network regulation

Community and district heating specialist Switch2 Energy has welcomed proposals to regulate the heat network sector by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Heat Networks Investment Project to launch in Autumn

Gas

Heat Networks Investment Project to launch in Autumn

The Government is inviting funding applications for its £320 million Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) from the Autumn.

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.

Residual charges fail to reflect sunk network costs, says ADE

Power

Residual charges fail to reflect sunk network costs, says ADE

The amount paid by grid users to cover the sunk costs of the transmission network should be considered by Ofgem as part of its significant code review into network charging, the Association for Decentralised Energy has argued.