The UK’s heat pump sector is set for a transformative change as the Heat Pump Association (HPA), Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), and Heat Pump Federation (HPF) have declared their merger into a singular entity — Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK). Scheduled to launch in January 2026, this consolidation seeks to unify the sector under one powerful voice.
Heating currently contributes approximately 25% of the UK’s carbon emissions. The transition to low carbon heating systems across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors is crucial for emission reduction, as well as for delivering cleaner, cost-effective, and more secure energy to homes and businesses throughout the country.
This merger signifies the sector’s growth and readiness to accelerate the deployment of heat pumps and low-carbon heat networks, enhancing the UK’s energy security by reducing reliance on volatile foreign gas markets. By amalgamating governance and pooling decades of expertise, the new body aims to offer robust representation to government and stakeholders, clear messaging, and increased visibility for heat pumps. It will also streamline governance and enhance services for its members, providing a single point of contact for industry collaboration.
As part of the unification celebration, the HPA, rebranding as HPA UK, is offering complimentary membership for the remainder of 2025 to new members committing to the 2026 calendar year. This initiative is intended to integrate new voices into the association ahead of its official launch and demonstrate the value of the united body.
Emma Bohan, Vice Chair of the Ground Source Heat Pump Association, expressed enthusiasm: “Having received an overwhelming mandate from our members, I am delighted that the GSHPA will unite with the HPA and HPF into one powerful voice for the heat pump sector. For ground source, it means stronger advocacy, clearer messaging, and a seat at every table where low-carbon heating decisions are made.”
Mark Wilkins, Chair of the Heat Pump Association, remarked, “We are delighted to have received a unanimous mandate from our members to deliver a strong, unified Heat Pump Trade Body for the sector. We are in a pivotal time for the UK heat pump market, which has shown strong growth over recent years, and it’s time to stand together to collectively navigate the future of heating in the UK.”
Bean Beanland, Director for Growth & External Affairs, stated, “The merger of the heat pump trade bodies demonstrates the ambition that the sector has to support Ministers and policy makers in pursuit of an increasingly bold approach to the electrification of heat across the domestic residential, commercial building, and industrial markets. Decarbonisation, economic growth, and national energy security are interwoven, with heat pump technologies core to all three, and to the country’s long-term prosperity.”
For those interested in the free membership offer for 2025, visit: https://www.heatpumps.org.uk/membership/application-for-hpa-uk-membership-form-2/
Additional information on the new organisation can be found in the FAQ document here: https://www.heatpumps.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HPA-UK-FAQs-October-2025-FINAL.pdf
