Energy Institute
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| Energy Institute | |
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| Abbreviation | EI |
| Formation | 2003 |
| Purpose/focus | Power generation and fossil-fuels in the UK |
| Location | 61 New Cavendish Street, London |
| Region served | UK |
| Membership | 13,500 members |
| President | James Smith CBE |
| Website | Energy Institute |
The Energy Institute, commonly referred to as EI, is the main professional organization for the energy industry within the UK that promotes the safe, environmentally responsible and efficient supply and use of energy in all its forms and applications. The Energy Institute works to accomplish this through the services provided to individuals and organisations in membership to the benefit of society as a whole.
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[edit] Structure
A Royal Charter membership organisation, the Energy Institute provides a wealth of expertise in energy matters, serving as a home for energy professionals and a scientific and technical reservoir for industry. It is licensed by the Engineering Council to offer Chartered, Incorporated and Engineering Technician status to engineers and also by the Science Council and Society for the Environment to offer registration as Chartered Scientist and Chartered Environmentalist. The EI is an international organisation serving its members in around 80 countries.
[edit] Membership
The EI has over 14,000 members around the world. It was formed in 2003 from a merger between the Institute of Petroleum and the Institute of Energy. The formation of the EI reflects the increasing convergence of various sectors of the UK energy industry.
[edit] Publications
The EI, as a successor to the Institute of Petroleum, shares some objectives with the American Petroleum Institute and distributes publications, technical standards, and electronic and online products. In particular the EI works with United Kingdom government departments such as Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to produce research of concern to the energy industry.
[edit] See also
- Energy in the United Kingdom
- Institution of Engineering and Technology
- United Kingdom Energy Technologies Institute
- UK Petroleum Industry Association
- Renewable Energy Association
- Energy Community
- The Carbon Trust
- Institute of Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University
[edit] External links
- Energy Institute web site
- Energy Institute Awards
- Energy Zone
- Energy Institute publications
- New Energy Focus
