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The EI’s purpose is to develop and disseminate knowledge, skills and good practice towards a safer, more secure and sustainable energy system.

Media Centre 

For the latest EI and industry news, articles and information, or comment based on sound science regarding current energy issues, please contact: Katie Crabb, PR Manager, t: +44 (0)20 7467 7173, e: kcrabb@energyinst.org

Responding to Government consultations 

Since its creation in 2003, the EI has been heavily involved in responding to UK government consultations relating to the energy industry. In fulfilling its purpose, the EI addresses a wide range of topics in detail, from upstream and downstream hydrocarbons and other primary fuels and renewables, through to power generation, transmission and distribution to sustainable development, demand side management and energy efficiency. Click here for details of current and past activities.

UKWEC: UK Member Committee of the World Energy Council

Following a merger of the EI and British Energy Association (BEA) in 2009, the EI provides the secretariat for UKWEC, a not-for-profit membership body, representing the major energy interests in the United Kingdom from a multi-disciplinary standpoint at the World Energy Council (WEC). To find out more about the opportunities UKWEC membership can bring, click here.

Communications Advisory Panel

The EI Communications Advisory Panel (CAP) was created in 2004 with the aim of providing a pool of expertise on energy issues in the interest of and for public benefit. Consisting of Members and Fellows of the EI, the panel monitors the activities of government, regional development agencies and funding bodies to keep abreast of latest thinking on energy related issues and policy. The CAP supports the EI with government consultations and media relations as well as events and technical activities. For more information about the CAP, or to request to join the Panel, please contact: Gareth Parkes, Knowledge Manager, t: +44 (0)20 7467 7131, e: gparkes@energyinst.org
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