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The SBGI is the only trade association which represents virtually all the major
players in the main sectors of the UK gas industry. It works closely with Government
Departments and relevant organisations to promote a thriving UK gas industry based
on high standards of safety, quality and service.
Membership Benefits:
Representation of members’ vital interests
- In the UK the SBGI promotes its members’ interests and achieves progress for the
whole industry through its close working relation with:
Government Departments and Agencies - particularly the DTI, Defra, OFGEM, ODPM and
HSE,Energywatch - Gas and Electricity Consumers Council,
Gas Safe Register, British Standards Institution,
Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers,
Energy Saving Trust and The Carbon Trust,
Energy & Utility Skills and other trade Associations.
In Europe the SBGI operates throughits membership of CECED/CEFACD (cookers and fires),
AFECOR (controls), GADAC (appliances), BEDAC (boilers) and Sector Forum Gas and
the Association of the European Heating Industry (EHI). Liaison is maintained
with other relevant organisations and, where appropriate, issues are raised directly
with the Commission.
The SBGI is actively involved in the development of British and European standards.
Nominated representatives sit on over 50 BSI and CEN technical committees.
Information on a wide range of crucial industry issues
Networking -
The SBGI provides a range of opportunities for meeting top decision makers in
the industry, including:
Access to Overseasb>markets - Through the
provision of focused and cost-effectiveservices, the SBGI helps
its members access overseas markets.
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