Publications

The submissions to official inquiries and similar publications are listed below. Papers outlining EIUG's policy positions are available in the Position papers section. Press releases are available in the Press section.

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14.03.11

Response to DECC consultation on Electricity Market Reform EIUG gives qualified backing for Contract for Difference Feed in Tariffs for low carbon generation but is sceptical about the case for Capacity Payments and Energy Performance Standards

14.03.11

The Cumulative Impact of Climate Change Policies on UK Energy Intensive Industries – Update Against New Government Policy Report by Waters Wye Associates for EIUG on the latest DECC and Treasury proposals for unilateral increases in UK energy and carbon costs

11.02.11

Response to HM Treasury Carbon Price Support Consultation EIUG cannot support HMT's carbon price proposals without measures to mitigate the cumulative impact of this and existing climate policies on industrial electricity prices, which has yet to be transparently disclosed.

01.02.11

Second ENA consultation on the EHV Distribution Charging Methodology EIUG calls for a review of reactive power charging, capping of overall charging and phased implementation of major cost increases for individual Extra High Voltage industrial sites.

27.07.10

The Cumulative Impact of Climate Change Policies on UK Energy Intensive Industries – Are Policies Effectively Focussed? Report by Waters Wye Associates for EIUG and TUC on vulnerability of intensive industries to massive unilateral increases in UK energy and carbon costs

16.07.10

Response to Energy Networks Association consultation on Extra High Voltage Charging Methodologies EIUG criticises the inadequate timescale for the consultation, and calls for greater notice and phasing of future price increases to EHV users

01.07.10

Response to DECC Minister Lord Marland on Reducing Red Tape UK climate policies are unnecessarily complex and costly to manage; future impact assessments should look at the cumulative effect of related climate policies on energy intensive users specifically

26.04.10

Response to Renewable Heat Incentive Consultation on the proposed RHI financial support scheme EIUG agrees with DECC's impact assessment which shows 'the RHI as a whole fails to pass the cost effectiveness test' and calls for modifications to limit the burden on intensive users exposed to international competition

22.02.10

Response to consultation on draft National Policy Statements on Energy Infrastructure EIUG urges swift adoption of the NPS to facilitate timely energy investment, but queries DECC’s grossly unrealistc ambitions for renewables, especially wind, which should be amended so they can be taken seriously

30.11.09

Response to Ofgem Project Discovery Consultation In light of Ofgem's analysis, EIUG calls on government to place energy policy on a more economically sustainable footing and warns that increasing risk of disruption to industrial energy supplies will damage the UK’s standing as a manufacturing location

10.11.08

Response to Ofgem request for views on proposed merger between British Energy and EDF Users express concern about negative impacts on competition in power generation and wholesale market liquidity, and possible implications for industrial supply.

01.10.08

Response to BERR consultation on UK Renewable Energy Strategy EIUG calls for re-negotiation of the impractical EU 2020 renewable energy target and protection for UK industry from consequent energy cost increases to prevent carbon leakage.

10.07.08

Supplementary Evidence to Business & Enterprise Committee Inquiry into UK Energy Prices Update on declining competitiveness of UK industrial gas and electricity supplies and response to Ofgem's oral evidence on forward prices and the influence of LNG.

01.04.08

Evidence to Business & Enterprise Committee Inquiry into the UK Energy Market EIUG notes declining competitiveness of UK industrial energy supplies and growing vulnerability to external price shocks.

17.10.07

Response to BERR Consultation on Future of Nuclear Power EIUG calls for a formal government decision in favour of new nuclear without further delay.

15.01.07

Response to DTI Gas Security of Supply Consultation EIUG requests DTI investigates supplier obligations, supports voluntary demand response and greater fuel efficiency.

10.07.06

Impact of Uncompetitive Prices on Manufacturing Industry Briefing note on the effect of soaring energy prices on energy intensive manufacturing in the UK

28.04.06

EIUG Reform Agenda for the UK Gas Market Discussion paper on proposals to improve security and competitiveness of UK gas supplies

13.04.06

Response to DTI Energy Review Consultation EIUG calls for balanced energy policy to ensure security of supply, recognising need to retain nuclear capacity

14.10.05

Action Points from Gas Prices Working Group List of key issues and conclusions agreed between EIUG and DTI on industrial gas prices

15.09.05

Article for CBI's 'Business Voice' Magazine on Users' View of the Nuclear Debate EIUG argues there is no alternative to nuclear if the UK is to cut emissions and retain competitive electricity supplies

19.07.05

Response to draft DTI Report of the Gas Prices Working Group EIUG expresses concern at government failure to recognise the seriousness of the current situation under which security and competitiveness of UK gas supplies will remain compromised

08.06.05

Response to DTI paper on availability of information EIUG requests access to offshore information at the same time as it is made available to shippers and producers

12.11.04

Response to Ofgem Consultation and Impact Assessment on GB Charging EIUG urges Ofgem to reject NGT's proposed transmission charging methodologies which risk disadvantaging consumers

01.07.04

Response to Ofgem on Review of Transco's Structure of Distribution Charges EIUG supports changing the split between capacity and commodity charges

05.05.04

Response to Ofgem Consultation on Distribution Price Control EIUG supports bringing EHV charges within the scope of the price control

31.03.04

Response to Ofgem consultation on a possible derogation to Standard Condition 4E of Transco's Gas Transporters Licence EIUG supports a temporary derogation to facilitate a voluntary agreement on access to offshore information

23.03.04

Evidence to Trade and Industry Select Committee Inquiry into Fuel Prices - Memorandum EIUG calls for a comprehensive investigation of the wholesale gas market

23.03.04

Evidence to Trade and Industry Select Committee Inquiry into Fuel Prices - Appendix Europe Economics report on Impact and Possible Causes of the Rise in Wholesale Gas Prices

12.03.04

Response to Consultation on Draft UK Allocation Plan for the EU Emissions Trading Scheme EIUG urges DEFRA to reconsider cutting emissions beyond Kyoto target and prepare for delay in implementation to get the scheme right.

23.02.04

Evidence to House of Lords Inquiry into EU Climate Change Policy EIUG calls current EU policy 'economically unsustainable' and questions whether Europe is ready to introduce emissions trading.

12.01.04

EIUG letter to Financial Times on emissions target (published 15.01.04) EIUG calls for government to consider effect of its proposals on global emissions.

21.11.03

Letter to the Chancellor, DEFRA and DTI on the Impact of EU Emissions Trading on Industrial Competitiveness EIUG urges caution in implementing the trading scheme to avoid damaging competitiveness, recognising that the Kyoto Protocol may never come into force.

18.11.03

EIUG Representation on Network Code Modification 0658 EIUG rejects changing the gas interruption regime during a current contract period without customers' assent.

10.10.03

EIUG Response to Consultations CCM-M-07, UoSCM-M-10 and UoSCM-M-11 EIUG questions the need for radical change in transmission charging arrangements and cautions against weakening the Triad incentive to manage peak demand.

02.09.03

Response to DTI on Draft Social and Environmental Guidance to Ofgem EIUG argues DTI's guidance should recognise the importance of economic growth in achieving social and environmental aims, and take account of international constraints with regard to greenhouse gas emissions.

29.08.03

Response to European Commission Consultation C 52/03 on Restructuring Aid for British Energy EIUG rejects claims of a structural over-capacity in UK generation and urges the Commission to accept government restructuring proposals.

30.07.03

Response to National Grid's Initial Charging Methodologies Consultation, July 2003 EIUG urges caution on changing the current methodology, but supports strengthening incentives to manage peak demand.

30.07.03

Response to Issues raised by DTI on Gas Information Disclosure EIUG argues for fair access to timely information that is already available to other market participants, saying costs of widening access would be immaterial.

04.07.03

Views on Summer Gas Interruptions EIUG calls for Ofgem to launch a formal investigation into the circumstances leading to unprecedented summer gas interruptions.

28.03.03

Response to DTI Consultation on Zonal Transmission Losses in Electricity on a GB Basis EIUG rejects the case for introducing charges for zonal losses in England and Wales, and the case for their extension into Scotland.

29.01.03

EIUG Response to Transco Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Modification Rules EIUG supports increased participation rights for customers in Network Code modifications.

20.01.03

Response to NGC SO Incentive Schemes from April 2003 - Initial Proposals (Phase I) EIUG opposes proposal to impose changes by October 2003.

11.12.02

Response to Ofgem Consultation Centrica's Acquisition of Dynegy Storage EIUG calls for ring-fencing and undertakings for storage, with option of Competition Commission referral to consider wider market implications.

09.12.02

Response to NGC Consultation UoSCM-M-08 on New Winter Peak TNUoS Charges EIUG opposes proposal to replace Triad-based peak transmission charges.

21.10.02

Response to Consultation on BSC Modification Proposals P75 & P82 EIUG opposes introduction of zonal transmission losses for demand.

27.09.02

Letter to the Minister of State for Energy on the progress of DTI's Gas Market Consultation EIUG expresses dismay at the lack of progress in response to the DTI's consultation into gas prices and market efficiency.

13.09.02

Response to DTI Energy Policy Consultation EIUG argues the primary aim of policy should be acheiving secure energy supplies at internationally competitive prices.

06.09.02

Letter to Secretary of State on NETA and the future of British Energy EIUG rejects calls to interfere with NETA in order to rescue British Energy or other troubled generators.

19.08.02

Response to Ofgem Consultation on separation of Transco's Distribution Price Control EIUG gives qualified support to the prospect of separate regional network businesses.

02.07.02

Response to Ofgem Consultation on LEB Acquisition of SEEBOARD EIUG voices concern about impact on I&C market and European market liberalisation issues.

22.04.02

Response to Ofgem Consultation on RWE Aquisition of Innogy EIUG asks for effects of creeping consolidation and impact on demand side to be taken into account.

28.02.02

Response to DTI Consultation on Gas Prices and Improvements to Market Efficiency EIUG calls for an OFT investigation into competition in the wholesale gas market and changes to the offshore regulatory regime.

06.12.01

Response to Ofgem Consultation on Proposed MRA Modification EIUG objects to proposal allowing electricity suppliers to block customer transfers.

03.12.01

Response to Transco Consultation on Reforming the Interruptible Regime EIUG supports greater customer choice in interruptible tariffs but objects to premature implementation.

12.10.01

Response to DTI Consultation on Renewables Obligation EIUG warns of impact on industrial electricity bills and objects to premature implementation whilst Energy Policy Review is in progress.

08.08.01

Response to Ofgem Consultation on Draft Proposals for Transco Price Review EIUG calls for substantial investment to improve NTS flexibilty and increase entry capacity at St Fergus.

11.07.01

Response to Ofgem Consultation on Transmission Access and Losses EIUG opposes proposals for transmission access auctions and locational charges for losses.

27.04.01

Response to DTI Consultation on Market Abuse Clauses in Generator Licences EIUG supports market abuse clauses but rejects suggestion of them being time-limited.

23.03.01

Response to Competition Commission Rejection of Market Abuse Licence Conditions EIUG urges DTI to consider additional measures to prevent generator gaming under NETA.

15.03.01

Response to Ofgem Consultation on Innogy Aquisition of Yorkshire Energy EIUG objects to increase in consolidation and vertical integration and fears for the impact on the demand side.

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