Membership Directory

A2A

Italy | DHC+ | Utility

A2A is currently the largest Italian multi-utility company, a leader in the energy, environment, heat and networks sectors. It is the second-largest domestic producer of energy, as well as the second largest operator in the distribution networks for electricity and one of the largest in gas and water cycle networks.

Aalborg University

Denmark | DHC+ | University / Research Institute

Aalborg University (AAU) offers education and research within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technical and health sciences. The reasearch and teaching of the Department of Development and Planning reaches from the social science aspects of development (technological, environmental, international and administrative aspects) to physical planning, sector planning, land management, and to technical subjects such as road engineering, road safety, surveying and mapping. In the field of energy, the Sustainable Energy Planning Research Group works with an interdisciplinary approach to sustainable energy planning. The subject of study is energy planning in gerneral and focus is on technical and geographical aspects, such as energy system analysis, economic and institutional aspects, such as feasability studies and public regulation seen in the light of technological change.

ABB A/S

Denmark | EHP - Partner Company

ABB is a technological leader in electricity grids, electrification products, industrial automation, robots and motors. We serve customers globally in energy supply, transport and infrastructure. With more than 130 years of innovation, ABB is today creating the future of industrial digitalisation with two clear value-adding objectives: transporting electricity from any source of electricity to any outlet and automating companies from raw materials to finished goods.

ADE

United Kingdom | EHP - Active National Association

The ADE is UK’s leading decentralised energy advocate, focused on creating a more cost effective, efficient and user-orientated energy system. With over 100 members, the ADE brings together interested parties from across the sector to develop a strong, dynamic and sustainable environment for a range of technologies including combined heat and power, district heating networks and demand side energy services, including demand response.

AEE INTEC

Austria | DHC+ | University / Research Institute

AEE – Institute for Sustainable Technologies (AEE INTEC) is an Austrian research institute based in Gleisdorf. It currently employs about 84 people from 11 different countries. It is one of the leading institutes in the field of applied research. The institute is involved in multiple projects concerning district heating and has its work focus on spatial energy planning, integration of large-scale thermal storage, absorption heat pumps and solar collectors, development of low-temperature DH systems and concepts, optimizing of existing DH systems and holistic approaches for sustainable heating and cooling supply concepts.

AGFW

Germany | EHP - Active National Association | DHC+ | Association

AGFW is the German energy efficiency association for heating, cooling and cogeneration.

AIRU

Italy | EHP - Active National Association

AIRU is the Italian district heating association, aiming to promote the development and innovation in the district heating and cooling sector as well as integrated energy systems for the urban environment.

AIT

Austria | DHC+ | University / Research Institute

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria’s largest non-university research institute, with a staff of 1100 employees, takes a leading position in the Austrian innovation system in the areas of energy, mobility, health and environment as well as safety and security in Austria, and a key role in Europe focusing on the infrastructure topics of the future. The Energy Department is specialised in developing sustainable energy systems based on cutting edge research. It favours a holistic approach to the environmentally-friendly electricty supply, heating and climate control of the buildings and cities of tomorrow. Using sophisticated measurement technology and innovative simutation tools, its interdisciplinary research teams combine decentralised energy producers, storages, efficient distribution networks and smart buildings with efficient heating and cooling technologies to form a single, sustainable energy system. The Department’s main priority is to encourage innovation in the energy sector through targetted research and development, thereby helping to shape the energy system of tomorrow. It covers the research areas Integrated Energy Systems and Energy Infrastructure, and employs more than 140 people.

Alperia

Italy | DHC+ | Utility

Alperia is an Energy Utility based in Bolzano, Northern Italy, counting 1000 collaborators and a turnover of 1,5 billion € . Its main fields of activity are: renewable energy production (mainly hydropower 4,5 TWh), energy distribution (8 km of electricity grid), customer care and energy trading (225.000 costumers), district heating and energy services. Alperia group includes several district energy companies and manages 6 district heating systems in the province of Southtyrol.

Ambiente Italia

Italy | DHC+ | Start-up Company

Ambiente italia S.r.l (AMBIT) is a research and consulting institute working in the field of environmental and territorial planning and analysis. Established in 1995, AI has merged some of the first environmental planning and analysis experiences developped in Italy since the 70s. AI works in nine main research areas: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Urban Land Planning, Natural Resources Planning and Management, Strategic Assessment / Policies Audit, Local Sustainability Planning / Agenda 21, Energy Resources Planning and Suistainable Management, Waste Planning and Sustainable Management, Product Policies, Business Management / Environmental Management Systems / Business Environmental Reporting.

The above listed research areas are divided into research units, each one directed by a senior researcher. The staff is made up of senior and junior researchers and research assistants with different vocational training and expertise. Since its establishment, AI developped Energy Planning studies for 2 regions, 14 provinces and 28 municipalities; 60 energy audits in public buildings, 30 training courses and 40 EU projects in the energy field, where it participated as coordinator, WP leader or simple partner. AI carried out studies and research on behalf of different European Union Directorates, Italian Ministries and Agencies, of more than 40 research institutes and Italian and foreign universities, of more than 100 local authorities (municipalities, provinces and regions), of a number of different private enterprises.

AMORCE

France | EHP - Supporting Member

AMORCE is the French Natinonal Association for Waste Management, Energy & District Heating, gathering more than 800 member associations, local communities and companies. AMORCE offers local authorities and sector professionals the platform to exchange knowledge and experiences, with a view to improve national and regional climate and environement policies.

aquatherm GmbH

Germany | EHP - Supporting Member

aquatherm is a leading PP-R pipe manufacturer, founded 1973 in Attendorn, Germany. The portfolio includes pipes and fittings especially for fresh water, heating and cooling systems in the dimensions of DA 16 to DA 630.
All our products are made in Germany. The pre-insulated pipe system named “aquatherm ti” for district heating and cooling applications is also part of the range. aquatherm sells its products to more than 70 partners worldwide.

ARCON-Sunmark

Denmark | EHP - Partner Company

ARCON-Sunmark is a Danish company with a strong market position and a solid impact on the European market. ARCON pioneers when it comes to large-scale solar thermal installations and has installed more than 19 out of every 25 large-scale solar thermal systems in Europe. Since 1974, ARCON has been able to develop ever more efficient and improved solutions.

ARERA

Italy | DHC+ | Regulatory Authority

ARERA is the independent regulatory body of the energy markets and the integrated water services. It was established in 1995, while in 2014 it was assigned new tasks in the district heating and cooling sector.

The Authority’s core regulatory competences refer mainly to the definition and maintenance of a reliable and transparent tariff system – reconciling the economic goals of operators with general social objectives and promoting environmental protection and the efficient use of energy- the setting quality of service standards and the definition of a framework aimed at the protection and empowerment of consumers in competitive markets.

Armstrong Fluid Technology

France | EHP - Supporting Member

With over 1000 employees worldwide, operating seven manufacturing facilities on three continents, Armstrong Fluid Technology is known around the world as a leader and innovator in the design, engineering and manufacturing of intelligent fluid-flow equipment.

ATDB

Bulgaria | EHP - Supporting Member

The Bulgarian District Heating Association (ATDB/BDHA) represents 100% of the heat market in Bulgaria, through the membership of all District Heating companies. The main goal of the association is to promote the use of District Heating by improving the legislative and regulatory framework through a constructive dialogue with the Parliament, local authorities and federations of consumers.