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Energy UK responds to nationalisation plans in Labour's manifesto

21 November 2019

Responding to nationalisation plans for the energy sector in Labour’s manifesto, which was published today, Energy UK’s Director of Policy, Audrey Gallacher said:  

Energy UK publishes manifesto

31 October 2019

As politicians prepare to hit the campaign trail and the public to go to the polls on 12 December, Energy UK has issued its own manifesto setting out policy proposals for...

Energy UK comments on European Commission's Capacity Market decision

24 October 2019

Further to the European Commission’s Capacity Market decision which was published this morning, please see below our comment which is from Lawrence Slade, chief executive...

September sees six hundred thousand switch

22 October 2019

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures - published today - reveal that 603,400 customers moved to a new supplier last month - 10% up on September 2018.

Energy UK comments on the Environment Bill

15 October 2019

Further to the Environment Bill which was published today please see below a comment from Lawrence Slade (Chief Executive, Energy UK):

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Energy UK is the trade association for the GB energy industry with a membership of over 100 suppliers, generators, and stakeholders with a business interest in the production and supply of electricity and gas for domestic and business consumers. Our membership covers over 90% of both UK power generation and the energy supply market for UK homes. We represent the diverse nature of the UK’s energy industry – from established FTSE 100 companies right through to new, growing suppliers and generators, which now make up over half of our membership.

Our members turn renewable energy sources as well as nuclear, gas and coal into electricity for over 27 million homes and every business in Britain.  Over 680,000 people in every corner of the country rely on the sector for their jobs, with many of our members providing long-term employment as well as quality apprenticeships and training for those starting their careers. The energy industry invests over £12.5bn annually, delivers around £84bn in economic activity through its supply chain and interaction with other sectors, and pays £6bn in tax to HMT.

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Future of Energy

Future of Energy

A low carbon energy system that customers see as fair and which delivers excellent service,...

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Commission for Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances

Commission for Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances

Energy UK has launched a new Commission for Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances to explore how...

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Electricity Market Reform

Electricity Market Reform

Electricity Market Reform (known as EMR) is the Government’s programme to respond to the trilemma...

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