About HPT TCP

The HPT TCP is a member of the IEA International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP), which is a unique global network that drives cutting-edge energy technology research through international cooperation. The programme was founded in 1978. We have been active for several decades, which is a strength since a lot of knowledge and experiences has been generated during the years.

All participants in HPT TCP are member countries, represented by the country’s government, in some cases via a designated entity. This means that all people living in a member country are participants in the programme. We have 20 members in HPT TCP. Find our current member countries here.

The HPT TCP is a non-profit organization working in the field of heat pumping technologies, i.e., all technologies where heat is lifted from a lower temperature level to a higher one, such as heat pumps, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Under the management of an Executive Committee representing the member countries, the programme carries out a strategy to accelerate the use of heat pumping technologies in all applications where they can reduce energy consumption, increase the use of renewable energy sources, and contribute to energy security and affordable energy for all – for the benefit of people, the environment, and a sustainable future. The main activities within the programme is to run collaborative research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects, to organize a triennial conference, and to perform communication through the Heat Pump Centre, the Projects, and the National teams.

The Chairman of the Executive Committee is Stephan Renz.

Relation between the IEA and the TCPs

The chart shows the relation between the IEA, the CERT, the Working Parties and the TCPs such as the Heat Pumping Technologies, HPT TCP (preliminary, to be approved by CERT). The organisation of HPT TCP and the main activities of HPC are also illustrated.

More information about the IEA technology collaboration programmes can be found here.

Relations to other organisations and initiatives

Close links have been forged between the HPT TCP by IEA and other international organisations and initiatives concerned with heat pumping technologies including:

• International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR)
• Mission Innovation
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
• European Heat Pump Association (EHPA)
• European Commission
• The Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA)