Heat Pump Federation – Vision
The Heat Pump Federation speaks for the heat pump industry in the UK.
It is the voice for the lowest running cost, lowest carbon, heating and cooling system for domestic
and commercial buildings and heat sharing networks.
Heat pump technology is not based on combustion and emits no gases of any sort on site.
As a trade association the HPF brings together over 120 members and interested parties from across
the heat pump industry to develop a strong, dynamic and sustainable environment for heating and cooling systems
that are based on heat capture, heat storage and heat transfer, including heat sharing networks and demand side management.
HPF Vision
At the HPF, we advocate the value of a combustion-free approach to meeting heating and cooling needs in the approach to Net Zero.
Ground source energy at all scales reduces users' bills, carbon emissions
and emissions of all noxious gases.
District heating, the supply of heat to homes and businesses through a network of heat sharing pipes,
can reduce heating bills in urban areas,
and give communities more control over their heating and cooling needs and the timing of the supply of those needs.
Energy services, such as a temporary reduction or increase in electricity demand ("Demand Side Response)
can allow consumers to participate in the electricity system
while reducing the need for new energy infrastructure by better resource management.
There is now a silver bullet which can deliver an affordable, secure and low carbon heating and cooling system.
By thinking about consumers first, we can use a range of options to find the right solutions
for the right people in the right place at the right time.
Aims of the HPF
We act as an advocate for our members by engaging with Government and key decision makers
to support cost effective and efficient solutions to industry, businesses and householders by:
- developing a policy which puts the energy user's needs first
- delivering a local, low carbon heating system at lowest cost
- ensuring an understanding of heating and cooling, which makes up half of our energy use
- taking an integrated and 'internet of heat' approach
- helping users manage energy demand to limit the need for new generation capacity
- strengthening the heat pump industry's reputation through publishing HPF Standards and best practice
Key messages for 2020
The UK is at a pivotal time of transition to a low carbon, low cost and secure energy system. We advocate:
- that energy waste costs taxpayers and consumers money.
We must allow measures that help to recycle heat from those who reject heat for cooling to those who need heat for heating
- taking an integrated, local and combustion free approach, so that the most cost effective
lowest cost and lowest carbon solution is achieved
- for industry to take an active approach to protect consumers and reduce air pollution in cities,
by working closely with other stakeholders.
Activity and focus
The work of the HPF sits within four areas:
- Advocacy: being at the forefront of influencing energy, planning, procurement and health policy.
- Thought leadership: communicating compelling policy ideas and market research through reports, briefings, events and training.
- Promoting best practice and collaboration: working with our members and a wide range of relevant stakeholders to help drive improvement
and innovation across the sector.
- Enhancing the reputation of the sector: building understanding and capacity through our policy and market development activities.
Heat Pumps
For more information about work undertaken by the Federation, and about heat pumps,
please e-mail info@HPF.uk, or write to the address below.
Join the HPF
If you would like to join the HPF then click: Join us in the Heat Pump Federation.
