Energy UK is hosting a roundtable today (Wednesday February 20) with UK business trade associations to discuss the impact of the ongoing gas crisis on the business sector.

Energy UK has announced the appointment of Siobhan Kenny MBE as Interim Chief Operating Officer while its Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, goes on maternity leave to have her second child. Siobhan will support the existing team of Directors and Members throughout 2022. 

Responding to the Government’s announcement on the Energy Security Strategy, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures show that only 94,428 customers moved to a new supplier in January - a 73% decrease compared to the equivalent period in 2021.

A new guide published today by Energy UK highlights how suppliers are using smart prepayment meters (PPMs) to identify when vulnerable customers may need extra support.   

Responding to Kwasi Kwarteng's statement on the Contracts for Difference scheme, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:  

Responding to Ofgem’s Price cap announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:  

Responding to the report by BEIS Select Committee on 'Decarbonising heat in homes', Energy UK's chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Ahead of Ofgem’s price cap announcement tomorrow, Energy UK is pressing the Government to take urgent action to protect customers from a sharp increase in bills caused by record wholesale gas prices.

The Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum is partnering up with Fuel Bank Foundation to support families across Britain who are struggling to pay their energy bills.