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: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.<ref>[http://www.ensg.gov.uk/ The ENSG Home Page], ENSG website, accessed 25 October 2009</ref> | :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.<ref>[http://www.ensg.gov.uk/ The ENSG Home Page], ENSG website, accessed 25 October 2009</ref> | ||
| − | 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]] ( | + | 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.'<ref>ENSG, "[http://www.ensg.gov.uk/index.php?article=2 ENSG homepage]", ENSG homepage. Accessed 26/03/09</ref> |
It was formed in 2003, and reformed in 2008. | It was formed in 2003, and reformed in 2008. | ||
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Revision as of 09:56, 25 October 2009
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.[1]
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.'[2]
It was formed in 2003, and reformed in 2008.
Contents
History
Current activities
Views
Affiliations
People
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
Funding
Clients
Publications, Contact, Resources and Notes
Publications
Contact
- Address:
- Phone:
- Email:
- Website:
Resources
Notes
- ↑ The ENSG Home Page, ENSG website, accessed 25 October 2009
- ↑ ENSG, "ENSG homepage", ENSG homepage. Accessed 26/03/09
