The UKDEA is supported by a number core staff and additional individuals. Together they help manage all of the UKDEA’s activities, from the day-to-day running of the association to our work on policy and with DESNZ. If there is an area where you feel you could add knowledge and expertise to the UKDEA team, please do get in touch by emailing us at secretary@ukdea.org.uk. The UKDEA is currently supported by the following individuals:
UKDEA Staff
Simon Woodward – Chairman & Technical Director
Simon is an independent consultant with 30-years experience developing district energy schemes. He is currently involved with developing 10 schemes across the UK and works part-time as the UKDEA Chairman. Until 2014 he was the CEO of the UK’s largest district energy company Cofely District Energy (now Bring Energy).
Tom Woodward – Association Secretary & Content Editor
Tom has been with the UKDEA since 2020 and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Association. He manages memberships, produces the monthly Journal that is sent out to members, organises all of the UKDEA’s online and in-person events, and much more. Prior to joining the UKDEA he obtained a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Bath Spa University.
UKDEA Support Network
Tim Starley-Grainger
Tim has represented the UKDEA on a number of different working groups as well as drafting multiple consultation responses, thanks to his knowledge and expertise on Future Homes Standard and Building Regulations.
Hamish McDonald
Hamish provides IT support for the UKDEA and more recently used his extensive knowledge of Metering and Billing to help draft the UKDEA’s response to the Consumer Regulation Consultation.
Dave Culver
Dave provides technical support to the UKDEA relating to design and standards including representing us on CP1 and HNTAS working groups.