New director for Combined Heat and Power Association

Former director, Graham Meeks, recently announced his departure from the CHPA to take on the role of policy director at the Green Investment Bank.

Formerly the CHPA’s head of policy and communications, Dr Rotheray joined the CHPA at the beginning of 2010 to lead on key areas of policy and has been responsible for delivering the CHPA’s strategic vision of a more efficient and consumer-focused energy system throughout Whitehall and Parliament.

With his substantial experience in energy policy, Rotheray has played an integral part in the CHPA’s recent achievements, driving a new focus on the role of heat within the Department for Energy and Climate Change and securing a new commitment from Government to create a bespoke policy to support gas fired combined heat and power. The CHPA’s Chairman, Dr Julian Packer said: “Tim has an exceptional understanding of the issues faced by both our industry and the energy industry in general and has established an exemplary track record during his time at the Association.

We are confident that Tim’s knowledge, enthusiasm and inspiring leadership will provide the continuity needed to realise the Association’s vision of an integrated approach to energy and the Board look forward to supporting and working with Tim and the team at the CHPA.”

Dr Tim Rotheray said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of Director at the CHPA. This opportunity comes at a time of significant transition in how we meet our energy needs, and a growing recognition of the major role which combined heat and power and district heating will play in delivering more local, less wasteful heat and electricity.

The CHPA has long been a champion of a user-led energy system, and the importance of putting all consumers from homes to industry at the centre of energy policy is ever more critical as we seek to meet our affordable low carbon commitments.”

Prior to joining the CHPA, Rotheray worked in a number of other energy policy roles, including with the MicroPower Council, JDS Associates (now Ecuity LLP) and the National Assembly for Wales.