Consulting and standards group DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability has joined the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), an organisation that provides an industry voice in the process of shaping future policy within the UK energy and utilities sector.
The Energy and Utilities Alliance, formerly SBGI, has recently rebranded to reflect its expanding remit beyond a focus on the gas industry. The appointment of DNV KEMA, a global authority in business and technical consulting, and testing and certification services across the energy business, as its latest member is in line with this broadened scope.
The new membership also coincides with a growth period for DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, following the recent merger of DNV and KEMA, particularly in smart metering, at a time when the UK smart meter programme has reached a critical point. National policy and government targets demand a national rollout by 2019, and DNV KEMA can contribute 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. 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, of EUA, said, “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.”
