Our mission
In a competitive world, membership to a professional body is a crucial ingredient for any individual or organisation to succeed. Whether, as an individual, you want control of your career and the ability to influence your future, or as an organisation, you want to take a leading role in the energy community and support the advancement of industry knowledge, the Energy Institute is your vital partner.
The Energy Institute (EI) is the leading professional body for the energy industries, supporting nearly 15,000 energy professionals and 250 companies internationally. A Royal Charter membership organisation, the EI serves society with independence, professionalism and a wealth of expertise in energy matters, creating a home for energy professionals and a scientific and technical reservoir for industry.
The EI is licensed by
- the Engineering Council (UK) to award Chartered, Incorporated and Engineering Technician status to engineers,
- the Science Council to award Chartered Scientist status,
- the Society for the Environment to award Chartered Environmentalist status.
It has also been granted the rights to award Chartered Energy Engineer, Chartered Petroleum Engineer and Chartered Energy Manager titles by the Privy Council.
Purpose
To develop and disseminate knowledge, skills and good practice towards a safer and more secure and sustainable energy system.
Vision
The vision of the EI is to be the home for energy professionals and an intellectual reservoir for industry.
Strategic aims
The strategic aims of the EI are:
- Gaining and developing energy knowledge.
- Disseminating energy knowledge and developing understanding.
- Raising standards and improving learning.
- Recognising the energy practitioner.
Core values
Independence: answerable only to good method, evidence and public benefit.
Good science: use of science based on evidence and information sharing.
Professionalism: high standards, personal responsibiity and continuous development.
Collaboration: working with partners to achieve shared aims.
Transparency: an open, honest and ethical approach in everything we do.
Respect: recognising and respecting diversity of ideas and people.
Worldwide: reflecting both the global and local nature of energy issues.
The Energy Institute is committed to:
- provide professional recognition.
- provide knowledge and information through conferences, technical publications and journals and online activities.
- provide extensive technical and scientific support across the energy industries.
- provide education, training and library information services.
- develop technical solutions and good practice guidance on health, safety and environment issues in partnership with industry.
- stimulate and facilitate policy debate and influence.
- offer regional, national and international networks to bring the energy community together
support individuals' development and recognise their achievement.
