On the 25th of September, the Heat Pump Association (HPA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Birmingham. Over the past year, the HPA has seen significant growth, expanding its membership by 73% since September 2023.
Reflecting on the past year, HPA Chair, Craig Dolan said: “It is remarkable to see the strides we as an association have made in supporting the heat pump industry over the past 12 months. Our collective efforts have not only increased industry awareness but also significantly boosted our membership numbers. This growth is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our members and the shared commitment to promoting heat pumps as a low-carbon heating solution.”
The association has also continued to grow its influence on behalf of members, and says it has had over 50 engagements with relevant civil servants across five different governmental departments.
Extending its reach beyond Westminster, the HPA’s Chief Executive Charlotte Lee joined the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Strategic Advisory Group. positioning the HPA to shape future decarbonisation policies across the UK.
Looking to the future, the HPA says it will work to engage with the new Labour government and devolved governments, particularly with a ‘Hear, See and Feel a Heat Pump’ event outside the Houses of Parliament to raise awareness of heat pump technology with new members of parliament.
CEO Charlotte Lee said: “Having joined the HPA in 2023 as their first CEO, seeing the association grow and go from strength to strength has been fantastic. This year’s AGM has set a strong foundation for our future as we continue to provide a strong, united voice for the heat pump sector. The discussions and decisions made at this meeting will help our industry continue to push for the decarbonisation of heat. We are looking forward to a year of continued growth, collaboration and innovation as we remain committed to driving the deployment of heat pumps and supporting our members every step of the way.”
For a detailed look at the HPA’s achievements and future activities, read the full AGM report here.
