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The Major Energy Users' Council started life in 1987 as the then nationalised fuel supply industries prepared for privatisation and larger customers got ready for the introduction of competition in gas and electricity supply.

It was on former National Coal Board Chairman Sir Derek Ezra’s advice that Andrew Bainbridge founded the Council. Andrew remains today as its Chairman and driving force. He has been joined by Andrew Buckley, as Director General, who has had a lifetime’s experience in providing information and advice to larger energy users.

Today MEUC representatives sit on government, regulatory and supply industry committees. We represent Members views as relayed to us through the meetings and report back on developments and initiatives.

From time to time and when issues of pressing concern emerge we set up Action Groups to harness members’ views and present them to decision makers. The Energy Credit Action Group formed in the wake of the Credit Crisis is an example.

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Buying and Using Utilities – May 2013 Edition Click here to view the latest issue

ENERGY SOLUTIONS IN ACTION – free event

Andrew Bainbridge is to appear on a discussion panel at ‘Energy Solutions in Action’ a free ESTA event aimed at giving advice and energy saving tips. The half-day event will be on 16th May at Royal Windsor Race Course and will feature two ‘Question time’ style panel debates on energy management and using technology to reduce energy use. There will also be an exhibition. Full details of the event, which includes the opportunity to network over a free lunch, can be found at www.esta.org.uk/ESIA Note, there will also be another event in the series at Gloucester Rugby Club on 14th May.

OFFSETTING FUTURE ENERGY COST INCREASES
REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Learn the management techniques needed for a successful energy reduction programme, necessary to offset rising electricity and gas prices which lie at the heart of the move to a low carbon economy over the next several years.
London South Bank University - Tuesday 26th February 2013
Manchester University - Wednesday 27th February 2013

UK Power Networks Business Plans for Ofgem's next Regulatory Period. - Hugh Conway

Welcome to the newest MEUC members, Aldi, Anglian Windows, Barchester Health, Bernard Matthews, Government Procurement Service, SGP Property, UK Power Networks and WEMS.

ASDA delighted with MEUC help “The door opening and people access the MEUC provides is invaluable when key issues arise.”

Kodak delighted with MEUC service, “The MEUC gave valuable support during a recent negotiation with a supplier.”

WATER CUSTOMERS CHALLENGE TO SUPPLIERS. MEUC is playing a leading role on the Regulator OFWAT’s new Customer Advisory Panel. You can have your say by joining the MEUC Water Competition Action Group.

Andrew Buckley, Director General of the MEUC, shares his thoughts on the latest move by DECC to see what help businesses need to better manage their electricity need s on the npower energy blog.

Andrew Buckley, Director General of the MEUC, represented members’ views at the recent Business Energy Forum with Government officials from DECC and BIS.

Andrew Bainbridge, Chairman of the MEUC, has communicated members’ issues regarding water supplies and waste water management to the Government Select Committee.

Welcome to the newest MEUC members, RES, William Hill and Belfast Harbour Authority

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