The CHPA works with a substantial range of organisations. The most important of these are its members.
Working for our members
The CHPA has an incredibly broad membership from across the integrated energy sector. Our members include:
The CHPA acts as analyst, advisor and facilitator for its members. The Association to this end acts as a meeting point for the industry to discuss and address issues of relevance, building a common stance on policy, regulatory and market issues and acting as an advocate of its members’ views.
In this vein, the CHPA works to incorporate and accommodate the perspectives and requirements of different parts of the sector. Making sure that policy, regulation, incentives and market conditions work effectively across the sector and for its customers.
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In representing views of its members, the CHPA works closely with a range of other organisations and official government bodies.
Working with Government
The policy and regulatory framework for CHP and district heating changes fast. One of the most valuable services the CHPA offers its members is its ability to influence this framework, based on many years’ experience working across government. The CHPA has strong relationships with ministers and MPs in both the UK Parliament and in the Scottish and Welsh Governments. The Association also works closely with relevant departments and officials, including DECC, BIS, Defra, CLG and HM Treasury, and with key non-departmental bodies.
In addition to its work with Government, the CHPA has well-established relationships with Ofgem, the Homes and Communities Agency, Carbon Trust, Energy Saving Trust and others.
The CHPA is also actively involved in influencing formation of policy at an EU level through its participation with partner organisations Cogen Europe and Euro Heat and Power in Brussels.
Working with others
The Association also works actively with a range of other organisations including other professional institutes and associations, non-governmental organisations and charities, think tanks and policy organisations.
This is to ensure that our members are effectively represented across the energy, environment, built environment, industry and commerce and public sectors.
The CHPA’s activities include working with the Zero Carbon Hub, Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers, the Confederation of British Industries, Greenpeace, Green Alliance, Climate Clinic, the Heating and Hot Water Information Council and the Micropower Council.