The high familiarity with the VA scheme can to a great extent be explained by the
existence of an earlier simplified VA scheme, in which the most energy-intensive
companies took part. Because of this earlier scheme, which was in effect 1992-
1996, many companies had already established a regular contact with the DEA who
updated them on changes in energy policy. Before the launch of the VA scheme,
the DEA organized meetings at various places in Denmark informing trade and industry
representatives about the scheme. Apart from that, the DEA regularly meets
with industry branch organisations (several times a year) to discuss issues such as
the VA scheme.