Electricity Networks Strategy Group

The Electricity Networks Strategy Group (ENSG) says it provides

a high level forum which brings together key stakeholders in electricity networks that work together to support government in meeting the long-term energy challenges of tackling climate change and ensuring secure, clean and affordable energy.

ENSG is chaired by Ofgem (which regulates the electricity and gas markets in the UK) and the UK government's Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). It is made up of energy companies and government departments relating to energy networks. The stated aim is to 'support government in meeting the long-term energy challenges of tackling climate change and ensuring secure, clean and affordable energy.'

It was formed in 2003, and reformed in 2008.

People

2003 Members

BERR: Simon Virley Head - New Renewable Energy & Innovation Unit (Joint Chair)

Ofgem: Steve Smith Managing Director - Networks (Joint Chair)

National Grid Electricity Transmission: Nick Winser - Group Director Transmission Operations

Scottish Hydro Transmission Ltd: Mark Mathieson Board Member - SSE Power Distribution

Scottish Power Transmission: Jim Sutherland - Asset Strategy Director

EDF Energy: Barry Hatton Director - Capital Programme

CE Electric UK: Phil Jones President and Chief Operating Officer

E.ON: John Crackett Managing Director

British Energy: David Love Head of Regulation

RWE Npower: Kevin Akhurst Executive Director

Renewable Energy Systems: Douglas Wright Managing Director - Wind Energy

Centrica Energy: Sarwjit Sambhi Director - Power Business

AMEC Wind Energy: David Hodgkinson Managing Director

Renewable Energy Association/ British Wind Energy Association/ Scottish Renewables Forum: Robert Longden Trade Association nominated representative to ENSG

Scottish Executive: Jane Morgan Head of Energy & Telecommunications

Welsh Assembly: Ron Loveland Head of Sustainable Energy & Industry

Department for Communities & Local Government: TBC

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Neil Witney Head of Sustainable Development Unit

BERR: John Overton Deputy Director, Grid Renewables Deployment Team

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