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.

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.

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.

ASPER

United Kingdom | EHP - Partner Company

Asper is an independent investment management firm, specialised in sustainable infrastructure. We have over €1.4bn of commitments currently under management with funds raised from over 35 institutional investors. To date our funds have invested in more than 100 EU renewable energy projects – including district heating, wind, solar and hydro – representing over 1GW of projects with a combined debt and equity value in excess of €2.5 billion.
We are one of Europe’s first energy infrastructure investment managers to have invested in district heating: we started working on this sector in 2013, made our first investments in 2014 and since then we have made investments in this sector every year.

Austroflex

Austria | EHP - Partner Company

Austroflex has been active for over 30 years in technical insulation and the development and production of systems and solutions for the insulation of heating, cooling and domestic hot water distribution.

Austroflex is recognised within the industry as an expert supplier of flexible Pre-insulated Pipe Systems, thermal Solar Pipe Systems and Technical Insulation solutions. Flexible production lines allow for a high degree of customisation, like specific pre-insulated pipe systems for heat pump applications.
Austroflex is TÜV SUD certified ISO 9001: 2015

AZTEQ

Belgium | EHP - Partner Company

Azteq is a Solar Heat project developer selling turn-key installations for Industrial Applications up to 400°C, or for large scale district heating. As an option, Azteq can act as an ESCO providing heat to the customer with own longterm M&O and financing.
The technology is based on concentrated solar trough, with more than 30 years track record without performance losses.
Solarlite, as part of the Azteq Group, provides full pre-engineering and EPC services.

Beogradske Elektrane

Serbia | EHP - Supporting Member

The public utility company Beogradske Elektrane aims to attain leading position in the production and distribution of heat energy in the region, based on the principles of energy efficiency and concern for the environment, which is achievable by dedicated work and investments made in technology – modern contemporary systems. Its mission is to provide reliable, high-quality and regular supply of heat to all consumers of District Heating System in the city of Belgrade.