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Empowering Energy Demand

Embracing the value of a decarbonised, demand-led energy system, creating a future where households, businesses and industry are properly rewarded.

Decarbonising British Heat

Transforming how UK homes and businesses are heated, for a future where heat is secure, clean and drives economic growth.

The ADE Vision

The ADE is bringing energy together to advocate on the priorities for the UK in achieving net zero

The Association for Decentralised Energy

The ADE is bringing energy together to advocate on the priorities for the UK in achieving net zero. We have over 150 member organisations and together we are driving the decarbonisation of heat, championing the role of industry in the green transition and pushing for UK homes, places of work and public services to be energy efficient and smart. 
Only by getting users engaged and investing in energy efficiency, low carbon heat and providing smart flexibility will be the UK truly be able to decarbonise its energy system. For this to happen, energy must work for the user. 
At the ADE, we believe that an energy system designed around the user’s needs, enabling the right technology choice in the right place, serves everyone better.   

Technical Areas

We do not advocate for one decentralised energy technology over another, believing customer needs should drive the solution. We work to create a strong, dynamic and sustainable environment for a range of technologies.

Industrial Decarbonisation

CHP generates electricity whilst also capturing usable heat that is produced in this process. This contrasts with conventional ways of generating electricity where vast amounts of heat is simply wasted. In today's coal and gas fired power stations, up to two thirds of the overall energy consumed is lost in this way, often seen as a cloud of steam rising from cooling towers.

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Heat Networks

Heat networks deliver cost effective, low carbon heat, in the form of hot water or steam, from the point of generation (usually an energy centre) to the end user through a network of insulated pipes. Networks vary in size and length, carrying heat just a few hundred metres between homes and flats, to several kilometres supplying entire communities and industrial areas.

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Buildings Decarbonisation

Buildings decarbonisation encompasses energy efficiency measures from insulation to low carbon heating and plays an important role in both ADE missions – Decarbonising British Heat and Empowering Energy Demand.

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Flexibility

Crucial in supporting the UK's transition to lower-carbon generation. Demand Side Respond (DSR) is where energy users change their electricity consumption patterns in response to a signal or incentive from the network operator. The ability to tap into flexibility sources ensures power supply and demand are matched, that the grid is not overloaded and that supplies are at the correct voltage and frequency across the network.

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ACE Research is an internationally respected research unit that consistently delivers ground-breaking policy research and evaluation. Its work supports that of the ADE, ensuring our policy positions and advocacy are always founded on and guided by the best available evidence and insight.

 

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Our Members

Our members represent all areas of the industry – including industrial manufacturers, local authorities, universities, energy service providers, and equipment manufacturers and suppliers. View Member Directory

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We are a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges.

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Commercial and industrial heat pump manufacture, installation and service.

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Enel X UK Limited

Enel X, formerly EnerNOC, is a leading provider of energy intelligence software. EnerNOC solutions for enterprises include applications that help organisations buy energy better, manage utility bills, optimize energy consumption, participate in demand response, and manage peak demand.