Making Energy Efficiency Happen

ESTA (Energy Services and Technology Association) - representing the interests of energy management professionals for over 35 years.

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About Us

ESTA is the UK authority on energy management, with over 35 years experience dedicated to supporting its members.

We have a long term commitment to reducing energy consumption through the application of technology and expert services. In order to achieve this, we are heavily involved in promoting the economic benefits of energy demand reduction through efficiency and management and provide:

a platform and voice for energy efficiency
a network of service and technology providers with a common goal
an aware, engaged and participative membership
high quality thinking to shape the agenda for the industry.
Strong leadership providing market insight, intelligence and lobbying
Market leading events and training programmes.

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Latest Member News

How advanced smart metering for heat networks is achieving outstanding customer service
Ian Allan, Head of Research and Development for community heating specialist Switch2 Energy, will discuss the contribution of advanced smart metering to community and district heating projects in a presentation to the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow on Thursday 3 May (15.00 to 16.30).
19 Apr , 2018
DANLERS Limited are excited to be exhibiting at the Energyst Event, taking place on the 17th to 18th April 2018 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
DANLERS Limited are excited to be exhibiting at the Energyst Event, taking place on the 17th to 18th April 2018 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
17 Apr , 2018
A Historic Period of Change for Energy Production and Usage: An Engineering Opportunity
Ireland is on the cusp of immense change. Recent discussions pondering how we might contribute to the global challenge of meeting the COP21 targets are now resulting in actions and plans which will impact us for generations to come. Political upheaval in our nearest neighbour has created a feeling of uncertainty and capital investment decisions have responded in kind.
16 Apr , 2018
The MeshGrid Ecosystem: Short-Circuiting the Century-Old Power Industry
More recently, the proliferation of renewables and other distributed energy resources (DERs) has begun to test many of the long-standing assumptions underpinning this business model and is driving innovation as prosumers (producing-consumers) seek to monetize the flexibility of their DERs using bi-directional power flows.
06 Apr , 2018

Resources

From detailed case studies to useful information and energy stakeholders. If you can't find the answer then Ask ESTA.

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ESTA and...

partnerships and other stakeholders ESTA are involved with

ASPCoP

ASPCoP (Automatic meter reading Service Providers Code of Practice)

CMVP

CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification Professional). ESTA is the UK Training Partner for the Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) qualification

bre

bre (building research establishment). Information papers covering all aspects of demand side energy use.

PGES

ESTA are members of the Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies and are represented on their Executive Council

BEEF

ESTA are members of the British Energy Efficiency Federation that holds quartlery meetings with Government Officials discussing upcoming policy changes

ade Demand Side Forum

ESTA is a participant in ade's Demand Side Forum, together with ade members and ACE the Association for the Conservation of Energy. The forum previously known as the Alliance for Energy Management.

What Our Members Say

“As the owner and principal in a relatively nascent business, ESTA has provided me with a unique forum that has supported my business and helped it to grow. Through attendance at events and members’ meetings, I have been able to gain valuable insights on the latest industry updates and have been privileged to have been given the opportunity via the ESTA network to present at energy conferences in leading the way forward in the measurement and verification of energy efficiency savings. ESTA has been instrumental in how I have shaped the direction of my company and I would recommend anyone in my position to strongly consider becoming a member.”

Rajvant Nijjhar, Principal, IVEES Independent Verifiers of Energy Efficiency Savings

Our Groups

ESTA's Groups provide a unique opportunity to network, raise issues and foster business opportunities.

aM&Tg - automatic Monitoring & Targeting group

The aM&Tg is all about achieving that strong foundation of energy data necessary to make informed decisions regarding energy and cost reduction. Its’ values include not only the professionalism which its’ members demonstrate to clients but also a willingness to work with other members so as to form a strong link in what is often a chain or products and services required to effectively take a client from initial measurement to full understanding.

EPCg - Energy Performance Contracting group

The group supports the effective, professional and transparent approach to managing Energy Performance Contract projects. Effective: achieving and maintaining significant energy and cost savings in an economically efficient manner. Professional: bringing together experienced service providers to achieve and maintain a good working relationship with customers. Transparent: providing clear and concise information about contractual arrangements and performance - both projected and verified actual - on a regular basis.

IECg - Independent Energy Consultants' group

IECg aims to become the UK’s largest independent Energy Consultancy collective, providing best practice services and advice to energy consumers and furthering the implementation of company-wide energy strategies. Currently, the group has 23 members ranging from sole traders to multi-national organisations.

Our Team

Administration and Management
Robin Hale, Director
Denise Shepherd, PA to Director
Paul Fitzgerald, Business Development Manager

Technical and Governance
Richard Hipkiss, Chair
Prof. Martin Fry, Hon. President
Tony Taylor, Chair - aM&Tg
John Field, Chair - EPCg
Jes Rutter, Chair - IECg
Julian Kay, Chair - LaESCg