AES UK
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 200 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 18 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal ...
Annual Energy Statement ...
In 2010 the Tory - Lib Dem coalition government made the first Annual Energy Statement on its policies and plans for energy and climate change in the UK. As the title suggests the Statement now happens ...
Annual Statements
Annual Statements contain all the information you need to switch energy supplier, such as the name of your current tariff, how you pay for your energy (i.e. by direct debit, on receiving the bill, etc) ...
Arrears
Arrears is a way of describing debt. If you are in arrears to your energy company it means you have missed one or more payments. If you are in arrears it is important to contact your energy company as ...
Back billing
This is where payments are collected for energy that has been used but not previously billed. For example, if a customer accidentally gave meter readings that were too low, once the mistake was discovered ...
Base load
The base load is the minimum amount of power needed to meet the minimum expected demands of the country. Base load is mentioned when talking about renewable energy, because lots of types of renewable ...
BES Utilities
BES Utilities brings together our electricity and gas supply businesses (BES Commercial Electricity Ltd and Business Energy Solutions Ltd respectively). The company was formed in 2002 and we are a totally ...
Billing Code
The Code of Practice for Accurate Bills sets out what domestic customers can expect from their energy company. This includes: clear, accurate, useful and timely bills and statements support and advice ...
Bristol Energy ...
Bristol Energy is a national gas and electricity company set up to do things differently. We provide customers from across the UK fair prices for their energy and reinvest our profits back into our founding ...
British Gas
British Gas is the nation’s largest energy provider. We look after our customers' worlds everyday by providing value for money, dedicated customer service, innovative energy solutions and the highest ...
Brockwell Energy ...
Brockwell energy was created from the aggregation of the energy interests of Hargreaves Services plc. Brockwell is developing a portfolio of energy projects including two Energy-from Waste plants in Scotland, ...
Buglass Energy Advisory ...
Buglass Energy Advisory provides strategic, commercial and financing advice to electricity sector investors, helping clients develop growth plans and realise projects. We add value to clients’ decision-making ...
Calon Energy ...
Calon Energy is a relatively new entrant to the energy sector.
Headed by Chief Executive, Kevin McCullough, the company has three gas fired power stations – Baglan Bay in Port Talbot, Sutton Bridge ...
Calorific value
Calorific value is a measure of how much energy is released when gas is burnt.
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Capped
A capped energy tariff guarantees that the price you pay per unit - or kilowatt hour (kWh) - of electricity or gas won't rise above a certain level for a fixed period. This does not cap your total bill ...
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas. It is emitted naturally through natural sources as well as man-made processes like producing energy. Activities like the burning of coal, gas and oil release ...
Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT)
Under CERT, energy companies in Britain are required to cut 185 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from homes. Since CERT was set up, energy companies have insulated 1.5 million cavity walls and ...
Carron Energy ...
We are a private company which was formed in 2003 to take advantage of the then numerous distressed power assets in the UK. Our Company has experience across all aspects of the energy sector having owned ...
Centrica Energy ...
We are an energy service company, supplying energy to our residential and business customers is central to Centrica. We have a distinctive and leading Services capability through our team of 12,000 engineers ...
CGI
... 30 years, with 3,000 consultants worldwide delivering innovative solutions to our clients’ most complex business challenges. In the UK, CGI has been at the heart of every major change in the energy market ...
Chubu Electric Power Co
Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc. is Japan's third-largest electric power company in power generation capacity, electric energy sold, operating revenues, and total assets. Chubu Electric Power serves ...
Coal
... energy source because it takes millions of years to form. The energy we get from coal today comes from the energy that plants
absorbed from the sun millions of years ago. When plants die, this energy is ...
Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) ...
Data Communications Company (DCC)
Data Communications Company (DCC) will be a service used by all smart meters in the UK, which will allow energy data to be passed between customers' energy companies and authorised third parties (like ...
Deloitte
Associate member Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients across multiple industries. In the energy sector, they provide support to generators, ...
Delta EE
Delta-ee is a rapidly growing, dynamic and entrepreneurial research and consulting company. We are positioned at the heart of the transformation of energy markets to a more distributed, customer centric, ...
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) ...
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is a Government department set up to take over some of the functions of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (energy) and Department ...
Direct Debit
This is where a set amount is taken from your bank account every month. The amount is based on meter readings given by you or taken by your energy company, or estimated by your energy company. This allows ...
Disconnection
This is when a customer is disconnected from their gas or electricity supply. This can be through self-disconnection, where a customer allows their prepayment credit to run out, or when an energy company ...
Disconnection Safety Net
In 2004 the six leading energy companies signed up to a voluntary scheme called the Disconnection Safety Net. This scheme makes sure that no vulnerable customer is deliberately cut off, even if they can' ...
Discounts
A discount is a saving. For example where a customer's energy bill is discounted - this might be because they pay by direct debit, because they take two fuels from the same supplier or because they receiv ...
DNV GL
... our 16,000 professionals are dedicated to helping our customers in the maritime, oil & gas, energy and other industries to make the world safer, smarter and greener.
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Downstream
"Downstream" refers to the side of the energy industry which supplies gas and electricity to homes and businesses.
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Drax Group (Drax Power)
Drax Group plc is an innovative energy company that owns and operates the UK’s largest power station in Selby, North Yorkshire, typically providing some 8% of the UK’s electricity. A vital strategic asset, ...
Dual fuel
Where a customer buys their gas and electricity from one company. This is usually the cheapest way to buy your gas and electricity as most energy companies offer a discount to dual fuel customers.
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E
E is a British owned domestic energy supplier based in Birmingham.
We ensure everything is simple and straightforward for our customers. Our focus is on keeping costs down so that our customers pay ...
E.ON UK
E.ON UK is one of the UK's leading power and gas companies - generating electricity, and retailing power and gas - and our vision is to be our customers’ trusted energy partner. We're part of ...
Economy 10
This is an energy tariff that gives customers 10 off-peak hours of electricity every day. Off peak is usually during the night time. A special type of meter is needed in the property for this tariff. ...
Economy 7
This is an energy tariff that gives customers 7 off-peak hours of electricity every day. Off peak is usually during the night time. A special type of meter is needed in the property for this tariff. This ...
Ecotricity
Ecotricity was founded in 1995 as the world's first green energy company and now supplies around 160,000 customers across the UK from a growing fleet of wind and sun parks. Ecotricity is a 'not-for¬ ...
EDF Energy ...
EDF Energy is one of the UK’s largest energy companies and the largest producer of low-carbon electricity, producing around one-fifth of the nation's electricity from its nuclear power stations, wind ...
Electricity Supply Board (ESB)
... energy efficiency and helping you save money. We maintain Ireland's electricity network, manage its network infrastructure and operate ESB's electricity meters. We are an international energy company investi ...
Electroroute
ElectroRoute was established in 2011. Since then, our mission has been to bring our pioneering spirit and precision analysis to the liberalised energy markets in Ireland, the UK, and continental Europe. ...
Energy Assistance Package ...
The Energy Assistance Package is a Scottish Governement scheme that helps customers cut bills, maximise incomes and improve their home's energy efficiency. Find out more about the Energy Assistance Package ...
Energy Company Obligation (ECO) ...
A government proposal to create a new obligation on energy companies from the end of 2012. Vulnerable households on low incomes, as well as those in properties that are more difficult to treat, will be ...
Energy efficiency ...
A change in the way energy is used to cut waste and lower energy use. For example, insulation in buildings cutting demand from heat, or increasing the efficiency of appliances so they use less energy. ...
Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC) ...
The Energy Efficiency Commitment ran from 2002 to 2008. The programme meant that energy companies were given targets by the Government to help their customers make energy saving improvements in their ...
Energy Helpline ...
energyhelpline.com is an independent price comparison service which provides customers with fast, free and friendly advice on their best gas and electricity deal. Every month we help thousands of households ...
Energy Ombudsman ...
Energy Switch ...
The Energy Switch Guarantee is a commitment that promises a speedy and safe switch from one energy provider to another. So you won’t need to worry about a thing.
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Electricity switching reaches one million in the first months of 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that just over one million customers have switched so far in 2020 – up 20% on the same time last year.
In February alone ...
Statement from Energy UK on COVID-19 ...
Audrey Gallacher, chief executive of Energy UK said:
“As providers of essential services and critical infrastructure, the energy industry has well-practised contingency plans in order to ensure ...
Special Business Readiness Bulletin – Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for businesses and employers
... keen that businesses feed back any specific concerns.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy seeks business intelligence on how COVID-19 is impacting individual businesses and ...
International Women's Day
Defining My Work & Life Vision - Food for thought
Unfortunately, we were unable to run our planned workshop for Energy UK as part of their 2020 International Women’s Day celebrations focusing on “Defining ...
Energy UK responds to BEIS Q4 2019 statistics on smart meter installations ...
In response to the publication of Q4 2019 Smart Meter Statistics in Great Britain, Energy UK's interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:
“Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricit ...
Energy UK comments on the Budget ...
Responding to today’s Budget, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:
“The Budget rightly addresses the current extraordinary circumstances but meeting the Net Zero target and ...
Energy UK welcomes funding for low carbon transport ...
Welcoming today’s Government announcement on funding for developing low carbon transport, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:
"We welcome the Government’s support for furthe ...
Energy UK responds to Carbon Brief emissions fall analysis ...
Responding to Carbon Brief’s latest analysis showing the fall in the UK’s carbon emissions over the past decade, Energy UK’s interim chief executive Audrey Gallacher said:
That the UK’s carbon emissions ...
Energy UK responds to onshore wind story ...
Responding to today’s onshore wind story, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said:
“In line with Energy UK’s long-standing position, we welcome greater support for onshore wind ...
Energy UK welcomes energy's inclusion in EU negotiations ...
Responding to the Government’s paper setting out the UK’s Approach to negotiations on Future Relationship with the EU, Energy UK’s interim chief executive Audrey Gallacher said:
“In the year that ...
Time to get on the front foot for flexible future
A new report published today urges the Government to step up progress with unleashing the potential of flexibility to deliver benefits for customers and the entire energy system.
The report produced ...
Carry on Switching in 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that nearly 450,000 customers moved to a new supplier last month.
This represents an increase of 17% compared with January ...
Homing in on net zero: Watching the Climate Assembly in action
... the Saturday of the second weekend, where the assembly looked at energy supply and undertook a deep dive on how we travel, energy in the home and what we buy. While there was a strict rule that neither ...
Energy Switch Guarantee welcomes new members ...
ESB Energy and Green Network Energy have joined the Energy Switch Guarantee (ESG), an industry initiative –set up by Energy UK in 2016 - to make switching simple, speedy and safe for consumers.
Research ...
Energy UK responds to latest price cap announcement ...
Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK’s interim Chief Executive, Audrey Gallacher, said:
“The vast majority of a typical energy bill is made up of costs that are outside ...
Energy UK comments on the Scottish Budget ...
Responding to the Scottish Budget announcement, Energy UK's Deputy Director (Retail), Dan Alchin, said:
‘Decarbonising the heating of our homes will be one of the biggest challenges in achieving ne ...
Energy UK responds to Government EV pledge ...
Responding to the news that the Government proposes to bring forward the date for banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said: ...
Energy UK comments on Ofgem's decarbonisation action plan ...
Commenting on the publication of Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, said:
“It’s welcome to see Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan – if we’re ...
Energy UK comments on Brexit day ...
Commenting on the UK leaving the EU today, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, said:
“The UK will officially leave the EU at 23.00 today, marking the beginning of a new era for ...
Energy UK confirms Emma Pinchbeck as chief executive ...
Emma Pinchbeck has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Energy UK.
Pinchbeck joins Energy UK from Renewable UK where she was deputy chief executive and brings with her valuable expertise ...
Record 6.4 million customers switch in 2019
Energy UK’s electricity switching figures for 2019 - published today - reveal that last year was another record for switching with 6.4 million customers moving to a new supplier - an average of 12 switches ...
Consumers must be in the driving seat of the electric vehicle revolution
To achieve our net-zero target we have to decarbonise our transport sector and fast. To do this will require collaboration across sectors, and Energy UK is happy to be at the forefront of this.
We ...
Government advisory body says electric vehicle revolution can be a boon to the UK’s energy system ...
Commenting on the report of the Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce, published today, which Energy UK were involved in developing, interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said:
“Smart electric vehicle ...
Another honour for Barbara Vest
Hot on the heels of receiving an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List, Energy UK’s Barbara Vest has now been awarded an honorary doctorate by Durham University.
In today’s ceremony at Durham Cathedral, ...
Audrey Gallacher welcomes appointment as advisor to Citizens' Assembly On Climate Change
Responding to the announcement of the Advisory Panel for the UK Citizens Assembly on Climate Change, Energy UK’s chief executive Audrey Gallacher said:
I’m delighted to be advising the UK’s first ...
Energy UK responds to 2019 generation analysis ...
Responding to Carbon Brief’s analysis of UK electricity generation in 2019, Energy UK’s interim chief executive Audrey Gallacher said:
"While these figures show just how much progress the energ ...
Barbara Vest awarded an OBE in New Year’s Honours list
Many congratulations to Energy UK’s Barbara Vest who has been awarded an OBE for services to the energy industry.
Barbara Vest has enjoyed a long and successful career in the power industry, joining ...
Energy UK comments on Queen's Speech ...
Commenting on today’s Queen’s Speech, Energy UK interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:
“We welcome further commitment from the Government today in the Queen’s Speech to delivering net-zero, ...
Switching on track to break last year’s record
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that half a million (502,817) customers switched supplier in November, up 1.2% on the same month last year.
This brings ...
Energy UK comments on the General Election result ...
Commenting on the General Election result, Energy UK Director of Policy, Audrey Gallacher said:
“While Brexit will continue to dominate the political agenda - and there will be important issues to ...
Accessible In-Home Display for Smart Meters ready for installation
Energy UK, the trade association for the GB energy industry, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and geo, a leading energy technology business, have announced that energy consumers with ...
Young Energy Professionals recognise those making an outstanding contribution to customers, the economy and the environment ...
The energy sector makes a significant contribution to our environment, the economy and to customers. We are world-leading in decarbonisation, invested £13.1B and the energy transition is delivering increased ...
Energy UK announces interim chief executive ...
Energy UK has announced that Audrey Gallacher will become interim chief executive after the current incumbent, Lawrence Slade, steps down later this month.
Lawrence’s departure, after almost five ...
The 2019 General Election and what it could mean for the future of energy ...
... feel about knocking on doors after dark? And would it mean school nativity plays are cancelled up and down the country? But there might be one silver lining, as highlighted by National Energy Actions CEO, ...
Over five million customers switch so far in 2019
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures - published today - reveal that 626,284 customers moved to a new supplier last month - down 1.1% on October 2018.
This brings the total number of ...
Energy UK responds to nationalisation plans in Labour's manifesto ...
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:
“It is a critical time for the ...
Shining a light on Energy Industry Stars ...
With the energy sector transforming to a future system that will be unrecognisable from today’s, Energy UK is recognising the efforts of individual energy companies who are not just embracing change, but ...
Energy UK publishes manifesto ...
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 how the next Government can work ...
Energy UK comments on European Commission's Capacity Market decision ...
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 at Energy UK. He said:
“The ...
September sees six hundred thousand switch
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.
This brings the total number of electricity ...
Energy UK comments on the Environment Bill ...
Further to the Environment Bill which was published today please see below a comment from Lawrence Slade (Chief Executive, Energy UK):
“We welcome the publication of the Environment Bill and this ...
Energy UK comments on Government response to the CCC's 2019 Annual Progress Reports ...
Further to the Government response to the Committee on Climate Change’s Progress Reports which was published this afternoon, Lawrence Slade, chief executive at Energy UK. He said:
“The Government’s ...
Energy UK announces a series of free legal advice webinars on preparing for a no-deal Brexit ...
Energy UK, in collaboration with the international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, is offering a series of free webinars to provide advice on the regulatory and legal aspects that UK-based businesses ...
Brexit Webinars
Energy UK, in collaboration with the international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, offered a series of free webinars to provide advice on the regulatory and legal aspects that UK-based businesses need ...
Energy UK responds to Government's announcement of new net-zero package ...
Following Government's announcement today of a new net-zero package, Enegy UK has issued the below statement.
Lawrence Slade, Energy UK’s chief executive, said:
"Boosting electric vehicl ...
Inclusion & Diversity in Energy Conference 2019 ...
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, STEMettes
Energy in the UK 2019 ...
Energy in the UK 2019 details the industry’s contribution to the UK economy, advances in innovation and infrastructure and the effort in delivering a net- zero agenda.
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Climate change and net-zero
The energy sector is tackling climate change and calling for co-ordinated action to achieve net-zero goals.
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Kids and climate change
Hear how kids think we should tackle climate change.
Energy UK Review 2019 ...
Celebrating our successes in 2019 and looking forward to 2020.