Position papers

Our current position papers are listed below. Other documents are available in the Publications section.

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13.03.07

Position on EU 2020 Targets for 2020 EIUG expresses scepticism about the practicality of the EU emission targets but reserves judgement until the extent of the burden to be imposed on the UK and its energy intensive industries is clarified.

22.12.05

Security of Gas Supplies EIUG argues for compensation for risk of interruption in the event of an emergency, and transitional regulatory arrangements until EU markets are liberalised to ensure security of supply

18.11.05

Market Consolidation Comments on potential mergers between major players in UK electricity market

01.06.04

Statement on Responsibility for Security of Energy Supplies Comments on a proposed duty on the Secretary of State to ensure security of supply.

15.01.04

Electricity Transmission Charging Comments on grid charging issues, including peak charging, losses and locational signals.

12.11.03

Economic Instruments Comments on incentives to manage energy demand and emissions, including Climate Change Levy, Renewables Obligation and emissions trading.

09.07.03

Supplier Objection to Transfers Comments on reforming 'debt blocking' provisions in industrial gas contracts.

09.07.03

Role for Markets v. Regulatory Intervention Comments in support of market solutions, but also on the limitations to their application in natural monopoly networks.

12.03.03

Gas Exit Capacity Reform An alternative to Ofgem's proposals for reform of the interruptible gas regime

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