Combined Heat & Power

Demand Side Services

Energy Efficiency

Heat Networks

Introducing the ADE

130+ members working on the policies we need to get to net zero.

The Decentralised Energy Awards 2020-21

The standout projects from the decentralised energy industry were crowned during our annual Decentralised Energy Awards . Watch the ceremony online

Heat Network Sector Conference 2021

The ADE's annual Heat Networks Conference was hosted on 13 May 2021. Catch up on Vimeo now!

ACE Research

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.

Originally part of the Association for the Conservation of Energy, ACE Research historically focused on energy efficiency, specifically in respect to frameworks for implementing energy policy in buildings, barriers to and opportunities for effective implementation and the roles of different stakeholders. Now part of the ADE, ACE Research is broadening its scope to all decentralised energy sectors, including combined heat and power, heat networks and demand response services. Find out more

ADE News
Distributed Energy Conference Programme Announced Featuring Leading Speakers

A major exhibition and conference for the distributed energy industry, The Distributed Energy Show is taking place on the 8th - 9th December 2021 at the Telford International Centre and has just released details of its exclusive conference programme.

Energy Minister visits projects putting North East at the forefront of Net Zero drive

As the North East is poised to become the UK’s first low carbon heat cluster, the government’s Minister for Business, Energy and Corporate Responsibility, Lord Callanan, is touring the region to see some of the projects which are leading the way in the nation’s drive to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions.

ADE launches jobs and skills campaign with video series highlighting job creation

The Association for Decentralised Energy has today (15 July) launched a new series of videos filmed in the decentralised energy sector to highlight how the industry is contributing to the ‘green recovery’.

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About Us

We are the leading trade association for decentralised energy, representing more than 130 interested parties from across the industrial, commercial and public sectors. The ADE is bringing energy together to advocate on the priorities for the UK in achieving net zero. 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.
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