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==Background==
 
==Background==
  
Formed in October 2003, ENA is the trade association for electricity distribution and transmission providers in the UK. ENA is one of two UK board members of [[Eurelectric]], an European lobby group.<ref>ENA, "[http://2009.energynetworks.org/about-ena-introduction/ ENA Intro page]", ENA Introduction page. Accessed 10/04/09</ref>
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The '''Energy Networks Association''' (ENA) "represents the ‘wires and pipes’ transmission and distribution network operators for gas and electricity in the UK and Ireland". Its members "control and maintain the national infrastructure that delivers these vital services into homes and businesses."<ref name=ENA>[http://www.energynetworks.org/info/about/who-we-are.html Who we are and what we do], ENA website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012</ref>
==Biographical Information==
 
  
===History===
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It aims to "influence decision-makers" on issues including:
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*Regulation and the wider representation in UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe.
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*Cost-efficient engineering services and related businesses for the benefit of members.
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*Safety, health and environment across the gas and electricity industries.<ref name=ENA></ref>
  
===Current activities===
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The ENA is a member of [[Eurelectric]], a European lobby group.<ref>[http://www.eurelectric.org/about-us/our-members/ Our members], Eurelectric website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012</ref>
  
==Views==
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==Lobbying==
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The ENA's 2010 Annual Report detailed some of its political lobbying for that year. It said that the orgaisation hosted a "private dinner" for the then Shadow Energy Minister, [[Charles Hendry]] MP, who later returned as "to make his first speech as Energy Minister" at an ENA reception in the House of Commons.
  
==Affiliations==
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At another event in Cardiff, the Welsh Energy Minister [[Jane Davidson]] AM spoke, and guests included the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives and the Plaid Cymru energy spokesperson.
  
ENA member companies are [[CE Electric]] UK | [[Central Networks]] | [[EDF]] Energy | [[Fulcrum]] | [[Inexus]] | [[National Grid]] | [[Northern Gas Networks]] | [[Northern Ireland Electricity]] | [[Scottish and Southern Energy]] | [[Scottish Power]] | [[Electricity North West]] | [[Wales & West]] | [[Western Power Distribution]] "<ref>ENA, "[http://2009.energynetworks.org/members/]", ENA Members page. Accessed 10/04/09</ref>
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Later in the year, [[Charles Hendry]] MP spoke at the launch of an ENA report on the future of gas, "reinforcing his belief in its ongoing role within the UK energy mix".  
  
==People==
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Transport Minister [[Norman Baker]] MP also spoke at an event on 'street works'.<ref>ENA, [http://www.energynetworks.org/modx/assets/files/news/publications/ENA-Annual-Review-2010.pdf ENA Annual Review 2010], ENA website, 2010</ref>
  
==Funding==
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===Firms hired===
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*[[MHP Communications]]<ref> [http://www.appc.org.uk/members/register/register-profile/?company=MHP%20Communications Register 1st September 2014 - 30th November 2014] ''APPC'', accessed 23 February 2015 </ref>
  
==Clients==
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==Staff==
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The ENA's executive team is:
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*[[David Smith]], Chief Executive
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*[[Alison Heath]], Director of Corporate Services and Company Secretary
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*[[Tony Glover]], Director of Policy<ref>ENA, [http://www.energynetworks.org/info/about/staff.html Staff], ENA website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012</ref>
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*[[Tim Field]], head of press and public affairs, joined 2010
  
==Publications, Contact, Resources and Notes==
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==Members==
  
===Publications===
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ENA member companies are [[Bord Gáis Éireann Networks]] | [[Electricity North West]] | [[Inexus]] | [[GTC]] | [[National Grid]] | [[Northern Gas Networks]] | [[Northern Ireland Electricity]] | [[Northern Powergrid]] | [[Scotia Gas Networks]] | [[Scottish and Southern Energy]] | [[Scottish Power Energy Networks]] |  [[Wales & West]] | [[Western Power Distribution]] | [[UK Power Networks]]<ref>[http://www.energynetworks.org/info/about/membership/membership-overview.html Membership overview], ENA website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012</ref>
  
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==Affiliations==
 
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*[[All-Party Parliamentary Group on Combating Metal Theft]] - ENA acts as the group's secretariat. The group includes "non-parliamentary membership from amongst the affected sectors and wider affected community". <ref> REGISTER OF ALL-PARTY GROUPS (As at 23 December 2011) </ref>
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Background

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) "represents the ‘wires and pipes’ transmission and distribution network operators for gas and electricity in the UK and Ireland". Its members "control and maintain the national infrastructure that delivers these vital services into homes and businesses."[1]

It aims to "influence decision-makers" on issues including:

  • Regulation and the wider representation in UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe.
  • Cost-efficient engineering services and related businesses for the benefit of members.
  • Safety, health and environment across the gas and electricity industries.[1]

The ENA is a member of Eurelectric, a European lobby group.[2]

Lobbying

The ENA's 2010 Annual Report detailed some of its political lobbying for that year. It said that the orgaisation hosted a "private dinner" for the then Shadow Energy Minister, Charles Hendry MP, who later returned as "to make his first speech as Energy Minister" at an ENA reception in the House of Commons.

At another event in Cardiff, the Welsh Energy Minister Jane Davidson AM spoke, and guests included the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives and the Plaid Cymru energy spokesperson.

Later in the year, Charles Hendry MP spoke at the launch of an ENA report on the future of gas, "reinforcing his belief in its ongoing role within the UK energy mix".

Transport Minister Norman Baker MP also spoke at an event on 'street works'.[3]

Firms hired

Staff

The ENA's executive team is:

Members

ENA member companies are Bord Gáis Éireann Networks | Electricity North West | Inexus | GTC | National Grid | Northern Gas Networks | Northern Ireland Electricity | Northern Powergrid | Scotia Gas Networks | Scottish and Southern Energy | Scottish Power Energy Networks | Wales & West | Western Power Distribution | UK Power Networks[6]

Affiliations

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Who we are and what we do, ENA website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012
  2. Our members, Eurelectric website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012
  3. ENA, ENA Annual Review 2010, ENA website, 2010
  4. Register 1st September 2014 - 30th November 2014 APPC, accessed 23 February 2015
  5. ENA, Staff, ENA website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012
  6. Membership overview, ENA website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012
  7. REGISTER OF ALL-PARTY GROUPS (As at 23 December 2011)