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HRH The Prince of Wales contributes to the energy debate

In a special video message  recorded to celebrate the Energy Institute (EI)'s centenary, HRH The Prince of Wales HonFEI, contributes to the energy debate and speaks of the role of energy in the circular economy.With the EI actively engaged in providing a platform for knowledge sharing, grounded on evidence-based science and free from bias, the Prince was keen to bring his own views to the energy debate. He says, ‘The central argument [of the circular economy] is that all of the atoms and molecules that we require

Ian Marchant, SSE Chief Executive, appointed as new EI President

Ian Marchant FEI, Chief Executive, SSE (formerly Scottish and Southern Energy), was appointed as the new President of the Energy Institute (EI) at the EI's AGM on 10 June. This role is a voluntary position to be held for the period from June 2013 to summer 2015.Mr Marchant became Chief Executive, SSE, in 2002, having been Finance Director since 1998. He has worked in the energy industry since 1992, when he joined Southern Electric (which became SSE in 1998). He will be stepping down from the role at SSE at the end of June. Prior to this, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is Senior

UK Government Advisor receives prestigious energy industry award

Prof David MacKay, Chief Scientific Advisor to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), was presented with the Energy Institute (EI)'s prestigious Melchett Award at a ceremony held in London on 10 June.David MacKay was appointed as DECC’s Chief Scientific Advisor in 2009.  His role is to ensure that DECC’s policies and operations, and their contributions to wider Government issues, are underpinned by the best science and engineering advice available. Prof MacKay studied Natural Sciences at Trinity College, Cambridge University. From 2003 to 2013 he held a professorship in the

Call for entries to this year's Energy Institute Awards is now open

The Energy Institute (EI)'s annual awards competition celebrates the best in innovation, technology and excellence across the depth and breadth of the global energy sector. The call for entries is now open and individuals and companies are invited to submit their nominations before the deadline of 28 June 2013.The EI Awards recognise the dedication and commitment of those working in the energy sector, and comprise eight categories covering: · Communication · Community Initiative, sponsored by Nexen · Energy Excellence, sponsored by Ninox · Environment · Innovation ·

Consumers buying less fuel at the pump despite more cars on the road

In the last 10 years, average fuel prices have almost doubled, rising from 73.68 p/l to 136.26 p/l for unleaded petrol, and 75.57 p/l to 142.39 p/l for diesel. The latest Retail Marketing Survey, conducted by the Energy Institute (EI), shows there are more registered UK vehicles on the road than ever before, yet total fuel sales have dropped by 6% since 2002.A cutback in fuel sales suggests improvements in engine performance and fuel economy, combined with changes in driver behaviour. This is supported by diesel sales out-performing petrol for the second year running. The number of

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