The Utility Industry Group Inc. (UIG) is a standards organization and an industry action group working in the interest of the utility industry, including distribution companies, energy suppliers, service providers, their customers, supply chain participants and other interested parties. The UIG is dedicated to improving methods of exchanging business information by providing industry specific standards for electronic commerce, utilizing EDI, XML, and / or other electronic business technologies / communication methods. The UIG is open to all parties interested in supporting the objectives of the UIG.
To develop and publish implementation standards, guidelines, and tools to promote the growth, timely implementation, and cross industry acceptance of "standards based" electronic commerce.
To represent Utility industry participants, their suppliers, their customers and other interested parties as an Industry Action Group promoting and supporting effective implementation of electronic commerce to standards committees (ANSI ASC X12 etc..), governmental bodies and other appropriate organizations involved in the standards setting process.
To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and solutions related to electronic commerce and its influence on the business needs of the utility industry.
To help UIG members achieve more timely and accurate delivery of business transactions, facilitate data exchange to improve business efficiency and effectively meet business needs and regulatory requirements.
To meet the needs of its members to the fullest extent possible.