ASSOCIATIONS


The Heat Network Industry should be regulated: ADE welcomes the CMA’s


endorsement of this position London Summit


June 6th 2018 ‐ Year of Engineering


Decentralised Energy 6th Floor


Association for


10 Dean Farrar Street London SW1H 0DX


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he Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) welcomes the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) view that the heat network industry


should be regulated; a view which aligns with a recommendation made by industry earlier this year. The ADE industry-led Task Force group called for a regulatory framework to


reduce investment risk and guarantee customer protection in its Shared Warmth report, published in January 2018. The report also sought to address the challenges created by the natural monopoly


of heat networks, including the role for regulation in price, contract length and structure, and competition. The ADE has supported the CMA with its market study and shared its heat network customer protection proposals as part of its work. “The CMA’s announcement that it is considering regulation of the heat network industry to ensure customer protection is welcome. The Association for Decentralised Energy, together with industry, has already called for regulation and shared this view with the CMA,” said ADE Director Dr Tim Rotheray. He comments: “We also welcome that the CMA has recognised the real customer benefits that heat networks can deliver, providing heat at the same or lower cost than other forms of heat.” Dr Rotheray said industry has a track-record in proactively working to drive up standards for heat network customers - establishing the customer protection scheme Heat Trust and publishing a Code of Practice to set out minimum standards - in addition to making the call for regulation. “The work being done by industry to date in driving up standards and the call for regulation has been cited by the CMA, and we look forward to having the opportunity to providing ongoing support as it finalises its market study,” he said. Dr Rotheray highlighted that any regulatory framework developed must consider


how to reduce investment risk on heat networks as well as ensuring customer protection. “It is critical that any regulatory framework is well thought out, as this will not


only protect customers but also reduce investment risk on heat networks to support market growth,” he said. “Securing investment and protecting customers are two sides of the same coin; contented customers are key to investors being confident and willing to invest, which in turn drives down investment cost and so customers’ heat bills,” he concludes.


The day-long Summit taking place


in London at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square on 6th June 2018 focusses on addressing the big questions in this space. * How do we attract and retain the


next generation? * How do we fill the skills gap? * How will we deal with the loss of knowledge as more experienced workers retire? Taking place during the Year of Engineering, the summit will explore ongoing concerns around the skills gap in our industry in the UK. Estimates project that there will be a demand for 265,000 skilled employees in our sector, including 186,000 engineers until 2024. This situation is further exacerbated


by the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit and its potential impact on the free movement of Europeans which has traditionally helped to meet this demand. Meanwhile, our industry, like many


others, needs to adapt if it wishes to attract, but most importantly retain, millennials who will soon make up 50% of the global workforce. We need to develop new ways of working to appeal to a generation of highly-educated, digitally-native, socially-conscious and confident self- starters.


Speakers include Dr Hayaatun Sillem,


of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Mark Titterington of Engineering UK, Michelle Russell of The National Skills Academy for Rail and Jenny Young of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board. In addition, we’ll hear from


organisations including AECOM, Arup, DfID, Engineering Council, Mott MacDonald, Ramboll UK, Stantec, Turner & Townsend, Waterman and WSP. The informative and engaging programme has been developed to appeal to a broad spectrum including CEOs, HR managers/directors, emerging leaders, technicians and apprentices.


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The Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers


Bedford Heights, Manton Lane


Bedford, MK41 7PH +44 (0)1234 214340 www.idgte.org enquiries@idgte.org


IDGTEʹs Midsummer Mingle ‐ June 27th, 2018


Tel: +44 (0)20 3031 8740 E­mail: info@theade.co.uk


The Anson Engine Museum will once again be holding its 'Midsummer Mingle'. This is open to anyone associated with the diesel industry past or present.


This unusual and fascinating Museum used to be one of the best kept secrets among Cheshire's many attractions. Over the past few years it has undergone some major changes and is now recognised as one of the Country’s leading specialist museums.


of the old Anson Colliery, it is the result of Les Cawley and Geoff Challinor's years of hard work collecting and restoring engines. This award- winning museum is flourishing and now houses a unique collection of over 250 gas and oil engines, many maintained in running order.


Ranging from early Crossley gas engines through to more modern diesels. Engine enthusiasts from all over the world come to visit this fascinating museum. The Les & Ena Cawley Memorial Building is home to a number of fantastic display .


MAY‐JUNE 2018 UK POWER NEWS Situated just south of Manchester on the site


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