The purpose of the APPGEC is: # to promote evidence-based discussion on all aspects of energy costs # to inform energy policy decisions and public debate # to enable communication with relevant parliamentarians We interpret this brief broadly, to include all aspects of costs to the domestic and business consumer, the taxpayer and the industry itself. Please note that this is not an official website of the House of Commons or the House of Lords. ARRG's are informal groups of members of both Houses with a common interest in particular issues. Any views expressed in these pages or in our reports are those of the Group. The Group seeks to influence the views of Parliament and of Government to better address these issues.