Energy & Utilities Alliance Sees New Members
KEMA Energy & Sustainability has joined the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), which provides a leading industry voice to help shape future policy direction within the UK energy and utilities sector.
The Energy and Utilities Alliance, formerly SBGI, recently rebranded to reflect its expanding remit beyond a focus on the gas industry. The appointment of DNV KEMA as its latest member aligns with this broadened scope. DNV KEMA, as a leading global authority in business and technical consulting, and Testing, Inspections & Certification services across the energy value chain, will be a valuable contributor to the EUA.
The new membership also coincides with a growth period for DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, following the recent merger whereby DNV and KEMA's expertise combined to offer full support to organisations across the energy sector. One of the key areas of focus for DNV KEMA in the UK is smart metering, at a time when the UK smart meter programme has reached a critical point. National policy is fast becoming reality as the sector strives to meet government targets for rollout by 2019, and DNV KEMA contributes particular expertise in interpreting programme requirements and making them tangible.
Other members of the EUA include prominent players in the energy and utilities industry such as British Gas, National Grid and Siemens, and DNV KEMA will be one of a select cadre of valuable consultancy members. As an active member, DNV KEMA will be a beneficial addition to the group, contributing both technical and commercial expertise from an objective standpoint.
Matt Freeman, Head of UK Smart Metering Programme at DNV KEMA, commented: "Joining the EUA is a significant move for us as we actively engage in the UK industry conversation. Represented at all DECC smart metering working groups, the EUA has a prominent voice and we are proud to contribute our expertise towards intelligent policy considerations."
Mike Foster, Chief Executive, Energy and Utilities Alliance, added, "DNV KEMA will play an important role within the EUA, particularly at such a crucial time for smart metering. Their expertise at interpreting deep commercial and technical aspects of energy programmes strengthens our membership significantly."
