BEAMA

Worldwide research project estimates smart metering could cut UK electricity bills by £938M a year

Howard Porter, CEO, BEAMA and Richard St Clair, Chair, Smart Metering Association at the House of Commons.

Two events - one week!

BEAMA held two successful events on 3rd & 7th November.

Over 130 members and guests enjoyed the fantastic views from the 29th floor of the Millbank Tower at the BEAMA AGM and Annual Lunch. With thought provoking presentations on The Green Investment Challenge from Richard Morse, Partner at Matrix Corporate Capital and Social Media - The most impactful communication method since 1440 from Simon Allen at SocialBear.

On 7th November BEAMA held a joint Parliamentary Reception with Consumer Focus. Over 85 members and other stakeholders from government, associations, consumer groups and the media heard presentations on the 'Consumer and energy efficiency benefits of smart metering'. ESMIG, the European Smart Metering Association, (which BEAMA is a member of) had commisioned a worldwide review of smart meter pilots to identify the key factors in their success.

Jessica Stromback from VaasaETT, the author of the report presented the Report's key findings, Richard St Clair, Chair of the Smart Metering Association outlined how the UK Smart Meter rollout could achieve the same savings and Zoe McLeod from Consumer Focus discussed how the Energy Efficiency Benefits of Smart Metering could be realized for customers.

Finally Charles Hendry MP, Minister of State at DECC, welcomed the report and identified the relevant areas of value to DECC and other stakeholders.

Media coverage of the event has been good, within both consumer and trade titles. Read the news story here.

The British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association

BEAMA is the independent expert knowledge base and forum for the electrotechnical industry for the UK and across Europe. Representing over 300 manufacturing companies in the electrotechnical sector, the organisation has significant influence over UK and international political, standardisation and commercial policy.

Our Vision and Mission

Vision

For BEAMA to be visible and recognised in the UK and across Europe as the “Independent Expert Knowledge Base and Forum” for the Electrotechnical Industry. To influence the future direction of the Electrotechnical Industry through transparently and objectively influencing the political, regulatory and standardisation framework which shapes it. BEAMA remains a non-profit making organisation, with the measure of success defined by growth in annual turnover.

Mission

To be the first port of call for Industry stakeholders, journalists, political advisers and associated groups in relation to any and all matters affecting the Electrotechnical and related industries.
To create and preserve our independence and transparency through migrating from fee-based revenue generation to value-priced service provision for our partner companies
To provide leadership, expertise and independent influence in the areas of product safety, performance, energy efficiency and sustainability.
To lead the environmental and climate change debate across the Industry spectrum, credibly to educate and inform industry stakeholders in relation to the benefits that can be derived through the Electrotechnical Industry.
To serve the needs of UK industry in the home and overseas markets in respect of regulatory impact of the products and services that they offer by proactively driving and influencing the content and timing of that regulation.
To drive and influence the content of international, European and national standards which affect product design and acceptance.
To provide services and activities which add value to our partner company businesses and that are best in class, effective and efficient.