The National Heat Pump Awards 2011, to be held 23^rd June, 2011, have received strong backing and endorsement from all sides of the industry. Launched to reward and celebrate the best products, projects and professionals across the expanding heat pumps sector, the aims of the Awards have been echoed by industry leaders and organisations across the sector.

The award’s patron organisation, the Heat Pump Association (HPA), has been joined by a growing list of organisations officially backing the event. These include the Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Institute, BEAMA, Federation of Environmental Trade Associations, the HVCA, the Heating and Hotwater Industries Council, and UHMA.

Cedric Sloan, director general of FETA, said: “I am delighted that the heat pump industry now has its own national awards competition. Due to the persistence and commitment of the members of the FETA Heat Pump Association, this valued technology has been recognised as an indispensable part of the UK renewables’ strategy”.

The awards are also backed by a growing list of leading-brand sponsors. Full sponsors confirmed to date include Calorex, Danfoss Heat Pumps, the HVCA, Mitsubishi Electric, and Toshiba Carrier UK. Associate sponsors include CTC Enertech, Jaga and Nibe.

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