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HPA marks 30 years with fi rst conference


T


he Heat Pump Association (HPA) marked its 30th anniversary on 26 November with its inaugural conference, held at the British


Library in London. The event brought together members, policymakers and industry leaders to refl ect on three decades of progress and to debate how the sector can accelerate the deployment of low-carbon heating technologies. The conference followed the Association’s Annual


General Meeting, where the HPA presented its annual report outlining achievements over the past year and priorities for the future. Under the theme ‘Heat Pumps: How to go further, faster…’, discussions centred on practical measures to expand installer capacity, strengthen consumer confi dence and support the UK’s wider transition to electrifi ed heat. Proceedings opened with a video address


from Energy Consumers Minister Martin McCluskey MP, who reaffi rmed government backing for cleaner heating solutions and stressed the importance of industry collaboration. His remarks coincided with the release of the Autumn Budget,


providing a timely backdrop for debate on energy costs and policy direction. Speakers included Paul Kenny, Director General of the European Heat Pump Association, and Nick Winser, Commissioner at the Clean Power Advisory Commission. Sessions examined issues ranging from heat networks to the new installer certifi cation scheme, with emphasis on policy, innovation and delivery. A panel featuring representatives from the Climate Change Committee, Nesta, the HPA, the Regulatory Assistance Project and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero explored how to build momentum across the supply chain. The day concluded with closing remarks from


HPA Chair Mark Wilkins and recognition of past Chair Craig Dolan, who received an award for exceptional contribution to the Association. Refl ecting on the event, HPA Chief Executive Charlotte Lee said the anniversary was not only a celebration of past achievements but also a demonstration of the sector’s determination to collaborate and learn in order to secure a resilient and sustainable energy future.


6 January 2026 • www.acr-news.com


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