A statement from the both organisations said this was “in pursuit of their shared commitment of developing the integration of energy from waste within the overall objective of more sustainable waste management practices in the UK.”
The merger has been on the cards for more than a year and is also seen as reducing costs of running the EWA which was funded in part by several members of the ESA.
An agreement has now been drawn up between the two bodies and the merger will take place on September 3 2001 although the EWA will vacate its present premises in Spring Street next week.
From August 1 activities previously undertaken by the EWA Executive Committee will become the remit of the new ESA Renewables Committee. Linked to this will be an Energy Recovery Forum for all ESA organisations with a role or interest in Energy from Waste.
Commenting on the merger, Malcolm Chilton, EWA Chairman said; “since its formation in the early 1990’s, the EWA has achieved a great deal to promote Energy from Waste as part of an integrated, waste management system. We see this merger as a positive measure and are confident that the pioneering work of the EWA will continue and be built on within the new structure.
Over the years EWA members have shown a high level of commitment to the work of the Association, through its Executive Committee, various Working Groups and general support. We look for their continued support in the future”.
Mrs Debbie Dorkin, the present EWA policy analyst will continue to be the main point of contact regarding Energy from Waste and Renewable Energy in the new ESA policy team. EWA director Tony Hirons is leaving the organisation to join the Waste Industry National Training Organisation as WINTO chief executive.
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