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Exploring energy
Exploring energy

Energy defines modern life: it lights, heats and cools our businesses and homes, gets us from A to B, and is increasingly safe, sustainable, reliable and affordable. Our aim is to help you better understand energy in all its forms. We have gathered a wide-ranging collection of energy information including books, e-books, magazines, reports, and analyses to support your work and studies. Explore this section to keep up with developments in the energy system, draw on the expertise of industry insiders or engage in current energy policy debates.
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Events and training

The EI offers an exciting range of events and training courses covering all aspects of the energy industry and beyond, so no matter what your interest, there is sure to be something for you. Each event and training course provides excellent networking and learning opportunities, which is essential for those looking to increase their CPD. Our trainers and speakers are all subject matter experts in their field, ensuring that our contents are constantly updated to ensure that they include the most up-to-date information and the latest trends.
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Membership and careers
Membership and careers

Whether you are developing a career in energy, working in a related field, or are simply interested in the topic, joining us as a member connects you to a thriving global community and unlocks access to a broad range of benefits to support your career development.
Supporting industry
Supporting industry

The EI takes pride in supporting the entire energy system and allied industries. We facilitate collaboration between experts to achieve consensus, raise standards and drive forward industry good practice that underpins changing global operations. And we connect the dots, delivering guidance, training and providing unparalleled access to energy expertise. Find resources to support all your business needs.
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EI near me

The EI’s global branch and young professionals network exists to help build your understanding of energy and engage with fellow professionals. Whether you are a student, experienced professional or just want to learn more about energy, get involved to meet likeminded professionals, support your professional development and contribute your knowledge of the extraordinary energy system on which we all depend

Human factors

Contractor engagement/management
Control room design
Ergonomics
Ergonomics
HF in Bowties
Leadership
Lone/remote working
Managing human performance
Multinational workforces
Safety culture
Shift work and fatigue

Heath and wellbeing

Health effects of fatigue
Psychological wellbeing
Fitness standards
Working in different weather conditions
Manual handling
Occupational hygiene

Key hazards in the renewable sector (people, plant and environment)#

Risks and hazards caused by natural disasters
Fire safety
Personal safety
Electrical
Contamination/pollution
Corrosion

Measure, review and improve

Learning from other industries
Trends in incident data by sector
Key performance indicators
Case studies

Risk management

Safety leadership
Process safety
Personal safety
Asset management
Emergency planning
Technologies that improve HSE - Digitalisation/Industry 4.0
Predictive analytics
Cyber security

Sustainability, ethical and social governance

Human rights
License to operate
Sharing sustainable development case studies, good practice (meeting sustainability goals)
Life cycle analysis
Using big data to monitor performance
Sustainable procurement
Decommissioning – Learning from other sectors

Skills and competence

Skills and behaviour challenges and gaps in the renewable sector
Transferable skills from other sectors
Approaches to training and development
Developing leaders