Joining the UKDEA and Types of Membership

We welcome new members from all parts of the sector or those interested in entering the sector who want to find out more.

We are not an exclusive club for one type or size of member, so whether you are a Large Business, SME or Micro Business or a public sector organisation please do consider joining the association. The benefits to members and ways to get involved are here.

We offer two levels of membership, Full Membership and Associate Membership as set out below. The majority of our members are Associate Members simply as a result of the structure of the sector so whatever your size or ownership structure please do contact us to get involved.

Full Member

Our Full Members are organisations with a significant commercial interest or partnership role within a UK district energy scheme or schemes. Full members have voting rights for issues that affect the direction of the association and can apply to become directors of the association. The membership fee for Full Members is £1,620 + vat a year (2024/25).

Associate Member

Associate Membership is the perfect option for organisations involved or with an interest in district energy but who do not own or have a significant commercial interest or partnership role in schemes. They play an equally active role in the day to day activities of the Association and receive the same benefits. Associate Members are typically consultants, legal advisors, contractors and equipment suppliers or LA’s operating in the sector but who do not fulfil the requirements to be a Full Member. The fee to become an Associate Member is £810 + vat a year (2024/25).

If you would like to join the UKDEA please complete the Membership Information Request Form below. We will send you a full membership application form including a copy of the UKDEA’s Constitution and the Rules of the Association and respond to any questions you have raised.