John Felgate, Head of Technical at heating products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron, has been appointed as Chairman of the DHPA.

The DPHA provides an outlet for people in the industry to have their voices and concerns heard. It is managed by the British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association.

Felgate has more than 15 years’ experience in the renewable energy industry. He will be representing the DHPA in advising the Department for Energy and Climate Change, providing industry insights to help inform futures legislation.

He said: “It is a great honour to be appointed chairman of the DHPA. The organisation serves a vital purpose in maintaining our industry’s influence on government legislation, which is more important than ever as we look towards a future outside the European Union.

“I am looking forward to working with my peers, industry colleagues and the government to develop policies that can position the UK as a world leader in renewable energy.”