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==Background==
 
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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]], a 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>
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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>
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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>
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==

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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]

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[3]

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. Membership overview, ENA website, undated, accessed 13 November 2012