EUCG is the premier global member owned and directed association of electric utilities who benchmark cost and performance, share best practices and facilitate networking opportunities. Electric utility plant and company challenges are identified and information is exchanged with the purpose of improving performance and increasing company value and competitiveness. Best-in-class performance data is readily available to participating members. As a not-for-profit trade association, EUCG is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership and has established policies and procedures for guiding the organization in a professional and systematic manner. The membership is committed to promoting accurate, high-quality, and efficient data management. These efforts enable companies to benefit from others' best practices. Networking among members provides reliable information exchange. The association's operations are funded via annual dues per committee membership. Currently, EUCG has committees in the areas of: Nuclear Power Fossil Power Hydroelectric Power Transmission and Distribution Solar Power The committees are made up of both national and international electric utilities with some committees having as much as 100% participation of the national electric utility companies. Current EUCG Products and Services Include: Semi-annual workshops Cost and Performance Benchmarking Process Benchmarking Industry Financial Analyses Asset Replacement Cost Strategies Identification of Industry Best Practices Electric Utility Staffing Comparisons and Analyses EUCG works with all of its members, focusing on their interests to identify and deliver products and services to meet their needs.