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150+ members working on the policies we need to get to net zero. We believe that putting the right technology in the right place will serve energy users better.
Sep 23, 2020 5 tweets 3 min read
An excellent session led by Andy Parker @officialcalor on 'Decarbonising heat in off gas grid rural homes'. The theme of #HeatDE20 is 'Levelling up with local energy' and this session was packed full of excellent insights Rob Honeyman from @Ecuity_UK points out that support for multiple technologies will deliver decarbonisation of rural off gas grid houses at lower cost
Sep 23, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
Charlotte Owen is leading a convo on 'Right thing, right place: Delivering regionally' #HeatDE20 and has shared that from a poll of a whopping 140 industry members, *89%* agree we need a 'Centralised policy framework that requires local authorities to undertake zoning over time' Keith Owen at @NGNgas is emphasising the importance of close collaboration with local authorities and local stakeholders. It's important to consider scale- this is essential to ensure neighbouring LA's can provide an excellent service #HeatDE20
Sep 23, 2020 4 tweets 3 min read
Our #HeatDE20 session on activating householders and engaging the disengaged is now in full swing, with @drobsoninsta of @WeAreInstaGroup currently speaking on the opportunities brought about by the green homes grant 💡 @ClemCowton from @octopus_energy speaks about their breadth of xp engaging the customer. Take the brilliant octopus.energy/blog/wheel-of-… which brought forward 8k meter readings on 🎄🧑‍🎄. If you build something that is intuitive and engaging- they will come!
Jul 8, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
The ADE welcomes the announcements made in the Chancellor's speech today. And in response, we can share that the energy industry is ready to provide 40,000 green-collar jobs in the next two years. The #GreenRecovery is underway! theade.co.uk/news/press-rel… Image
Jun 25, 2020 5 tweets 3 min read
🔊Hear Hear! 🔊 As the @theCCCuk says - The number 1 #GreenRecovery priority for Government must be backing a national buildings renovation programme: Better buildings will create a whopping 50k real quantifiable green-collar jobs in the next two years and ~200k by 2050, as shown by @eeiguk and hnic.uk
Jun 9, 2020 6 tweets 3 min read
Improving the #energyefficiency of buildings is fundamentally about both today and the future. Here are 5 reasons we think building retrofit should form a key part of the #GreenRecovery: 1)It's an infrastructure project that can start now and will span decades, providing sustained employment opportunities across the UK and building a skilled, green workforce. @VividEconomics/@wwf_uk research found that 85,000 direct jobs are created to 2030 through green retrofit
May 5, 2020 13 tweets 9 min read
and we're off! Dr Joanne Wade opens the #HeatNetworks20 Sector Conference. With 122 attendees and rising! Image More than 130 of us are attending #HeatNetworks20 Sector Conference where Dan McGrail has introduced the Heat Network Industry Council. Watch this space for its launch on June 3rd! #keepcalmandcarryonline Image
Sep 17, 2019 4 tweets 3 min read
We announced today at our AGM that our Director of the past six years, Dr Tim Rotheray, is to step down.

Read the full statement on our website: bit.ly/2kQMnrj Image He will be taking up a new role which will be announced shortly. The Board is currently completing the process to appoint his successor, who they look forward to announcing in due course. @trotheray bit.ly/2kQMnrj Image
Jun 25, 2019 5 tweets 5 min read
Our second panel discussion 'Pushing back the frontiers' has just started with Alex Gilbert @TfL Tanya Groth @tanja_groth SWECO and Nigel Cornwall @CornwallInsight @Pixie_Energy #smart19 .@TfL Alex Gilbert speaking on their four focus areas for #flexibility. #energyefficiency, #procurement, generation, and road transport #electrification. #Smart19 Image
Jun 25, 2019 4 tweets 5 min read
Now it's time for our first panel discussion ' The future of flexibility is now' with Alex Gilbert @TfL and Joe McDonald @Limejump, Rafiek Versmissen @DNVGL_Energy and Andy McKay @power_evergreen #Smart19 Joe discussing the current UK energy mix, and how a #virtualpowerplant can help in #decarbonisation of the UK. @Limejump #Smart19 Image
Jun 18, 2019 5 tweets 6 min read
So many fun events coming up! The ADE's #Smart19 Conference for members will take place at @OsborneClarkeUK next week. We will hear from speakers across the energy system including @guynewey ,Mike Thompson @theCCCuk , @TfL & more! @OC_SmartCities ow.ly/DnfQ50uGYNy Image Tomorrow @UKERCHQ seek to answer questions: What are the sources of disruption to the UK energy system? Which sectors/actors might face particularly disruptive change? They will be launching: 'Disrupting the UK energy system', London, 19 June, 4-7. bit.ly/2Jvn74V
Nov 28, 2018 8 tweets 10 min read
Twas the day before #HeatDE18 and all through the office, all the coworkers were stirring, making quite a raucous! The delegate lists were prepped, and packed by the door, in hopes that a courier would show up before four! The menu was prepped with all dietary requirements noted, while visions of tasty food floated. Tim in his suit, and Joanne with her pen, had just settled down into a chat about the #CCAat10
Sep 12, 2017 6 tweets 4 min read
1. #Efficient gas fired combined heat and power #CHP plants will always displace another form of gas generation ow.ly/Hxfv30f5ryh ImageImage 2. for as long as gas fuelled technologies will provide the bulk of our #power and #heat needs.