HPA to team up with NAPIT and NICEIC to Host Webinar on New RCD Guidance for Heat Pump Installers

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) is set to host an informative webinar with Installer, featuring expert panellists from NAPIT and NICEIC. This webinar will provide an overview of the HPA’s latest Guidance on RCD Selection for Heat Pumps. The HPA, supported by NAPIT and NICEIC co-creators of the guidance, will explore FAQs in relation to RCD selection with the opportunity to have your questions answered by the experts and will be informative for heating installers and instructive for electrical contractors.

In 2024, nearly 100,000 heat pumps were sold in the UK, marking a 63% increase from 2023. This rapid growth underscores the importance of integrating heat pumps into electrical installations safely and effectively.

The integration of heat pumps in electrical installations is rapidly growing and represents a key underpinning initiative in the UK Government’s commitment to the decarbonisation of heating.

The new Guidance which will be covered in the webinar focuses on domestic heat pump installations, covering the RCD selection process, explaining the different types of RCDs available, and outlining specific requirements to ensure robust protection for heat pump systems. The user-friendly format includes a 4-step process and frequently asked questions to help installers navigate the various considerations.

This webinar will focus on domestic heat pump installations covering:

• What is an RCD and why RCD protection can be a challenging topic
• The RCD selection process
• Types of RCDs on the market and their properties
• The specific requirements and considerations to safely and robustly protect heat pump installations and their users

Join us for the webinar on Wednesday 11th June (13:00 – 14:00). Secure your free space today by registering here: LINK

For more information and to access the Guidance, visit the HPA’s technical resources page: LINK

Notes to Editors:

For media inquiries, please contact:

Olivia Smalley

Head of Policy and Communications

Email: Olivia.smalley@thehpa.org.uk

About the Heat Pump Association:

The HPA is the UK’s dedicated voice for the Heat Pump Sector, driving widespread deployment of heat pump technology throughout the UK. Our membership includes the country’s leading manufacturers of heat pumps, components, and associated equipment as well as energy companies, certification bodies, installers and training providers.  We currently represent over 120 member organisations working in the heat pump sector, with our members representing around 90% of the volume of heat pumps sold in the UK market.