The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has celebrated its 30th anniversary with its first-ever Conference, bringing together members, policy makers and industry leaders to reflect on the last three decades and discuss how the sector can continue to move forward at pace. Held at the British Library in London, the conference focused on practical steps to accelerate deployment, build skills, and strengthen consumer confidence as part of the UK’s wider journey to electrify heat.
Delegates heard from a range of speakers, including Paul Kenny, director general at the European Heat Pump Association, and Nick Winser, commissioner at the Clean Power Advisory Commission, while sessions covered topics from heat networks to the new MCS installer scheme, with conversations on policy, innovation, and delivery.
A panel discussion rounded off the afternoon, with panellists Dr Emily Nurse (CCC), Madeleine Gabriel (Nesta), Damon Blakemore (HPA Installer Representative), Dr Richard Lowes (Regulatory Assistance Project) and Samantha Hewson (DESNZ) discussing how momentum could be built across the supply chain.
Reflecting on the event’s success, Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of the HPA said: “It was fantastic to see so many members, stakeholders, and policymakers come together to celebrate the Association’s 30th anniversary and look ahead to what’s next. The discussions throughout the day showed the strength and diversity of our sector, and the shared ambition to make low-carbon heating a reality for homes, businesses and industry across the UK. The conference highlighted just how far the industry has come, and the determination across the sector to keep collaborating and learning to ensure heat pumps play their part in building a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy future.”
The event followed the HPA’s Annual General Meeting, at which the Association presented its AGM report, providing an overview of progress over the past year and key priorities for the year ahead. The full report is available here.
