The Association for Decentralised Energy

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) is a leading trade association and lobbying organization focused on decentralised energy solutions, headquartered in the UK. Established originally in 1967 as the District Heating Association, it evolved into the Combined Heat and Power Association in 1983 and was renamed the Association for Decentralised Energy in 2015. The ADE advocates for integrated, cost-effective, and efficient decentralised energy systems including combined heat and power (CHP), district heating, and demand side services. It is engaged broadly across industry, commercial, public sectors, local authorities, and academic institutions, providing a united voice for over 100 member organizations.

ADE plays a pivotal role in shaping UK and EU energy policy by actively engaging with governments and key decision makers. The organization promotes policies that prioritize energy users’ needs, support local low-carbon energy systems, and focus on managing energy demand to reduce the need for new generation capacity. ADE champions a systems-thinking approach that integrates diverse energy technologies, striving for energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and increased sustainability.

In addition to policy advocacy, the ADE offers its members extensive resources such as reports, guides, market insights, and case studies to foster uptake of decentralised energy solutions. It also facilitates networking opportunities enabling members to collaborate on innovative projects and share best practices. ADE’s commitment is reflected in its secretariat role for the Independent Heat Customer Protection Scheme, underscoring its focus on consumer protection and industry standards.

The association’s lobbying efforts are evidenced by its registration in the EU Transparency Register, where it declares activities aimed at influencing legislation and implementation relevant to decentralised energy. Since its inception, the organization has helped catalyse advancements in combined heat and power, energy efficiency, and heat networks, positioning itself as a central player in Europe’s green energy transition agenda.

Name: The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE)
Founded: 1967 (originally as the District Heating Association)
Legal Status: Non-profit company limited by guarantee (UK)
Registered Office: Heron House, 10 Dean Farrar Street, 6th Floor, London, SW1H 0DX, UK
Primary Sectors: Decentralised energy, combined heat and power, district heating, demand side energy management
Membership: Over 100 members including companies, local authorities, universities, and community groups
Mission: To support the growth and sustainability of decentralised energy solutions through policy advocacy, information dissemination, and networking
Chief Executive: Caroline Bragg
Website: www.theade.co.uk
EU Transparency Register ID: (To be checked on the official register for the specific ID)

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Energy sector lobbying
Environmental and sustainability advocacy
Policy influence in heat, power, and demand-side energy services
Trade association activities within decentralised energy

Members include over 100 diverse stakeholders across the industrial, commercial, academic, and public sectors in the UK and Europe.
The ADE networks extensively with government bodies, local authorities, research institutions, and other energy-focused organizations.
Collaborative engagements include the Independent Heat Customer Protection Scheme secretariat role.
Regular ties with EU institutions and i

As the ADE is registered in the EU Transparency Register, they declare lobbying expenditures. While exact yearly breakdowns of the ADE’s total lobbying spend across all years of EU registration are not fully public in the search results, typical ranges for such organizations in the register are between €100,000 to €200,000 annually for lobbying activities. For precise financial data by year, consult the EU Transparency Register database for The Association for Decentralised Energy’s declared expenditures since their registration.

Registered in the EU Transparency Register as a recognised interest representative.
Engages regularly with the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the EU on policy matters related to decentralised energy and associated sectors.
Member of advisory and expert groups related to energy policy and sustainability in Europe (as declared in the register).

Specific details of meetings with EU officials by ADE can be found in the EU Transparency Register and related Commission published meeting records. These typically include consultations, hearings, and bilateral meetings focused on:

Decentralised energy policy development
Heat and power regulations
Energy market reforms
Environmental and sustainability legislation