The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and the UK Demand Response Association (UKDRA) hope to “create a strong singular voice” for the sector by joining efforts under the ADE banner.
“These two associations are linked by their vision of an energy system that starts with the customer,” said ADE director Tim Rotheray.
“The UKDRA has had a key role highlighting the value of managing demand, rather than building more power stations, to meet our energy needs. By bringing these two organisations together, we will strengthen the voice for a more cost effective, less wasteful, low-carbon energy system that puts the customer at the centre,” he said.
UKDRA director Sara Bell added: “With increasing focus on how we can use our energy resources more efficiently, now is the opportune time to present a united voice that will not only benefit the demand side sector, but all energy customers.”
The official merger of the two trade bodies will take place Thursday afternoon at an event at the Houses of Parliament in London.