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Energy UK comments on additional support for customers during the COVID-19 outbreak
An Energy UK spokesperson said:
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.
Statement from Energy UK on COVID-19
Audrey Gallacher, chief executive of Energy UK said:
Special Business Readiness Bulletin – Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for businesses and employers
This is a special edition of the business readiness bulletin for trade associations, business representative bodies and business intermediaries providing important information for you and your business members and networks on Coronavirus (COVID-19). You have a role in keeping your members up to date on the latest Government guidance. It is recommended that you continue to ensure that the latest GOV.UK guidance regarding COVID-19 is available on your websites to support accessibility for both members and employees.
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:
Energy UK comments on the Budget
Responding to today’s Budget, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:
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:
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:
Energy UK responds to onshore wind story
Responding to today’s onshore wind story, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
Energy UK comments on the Scottish Budget
Responding to the Scottish Budget announcement, Energy UK's Deputy Director (Retail), Dan Alchin, said:
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:
Energy UK comments on Brexit day
Commenting on the UK leaving the EU today, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, said:
Energy UK confirms Emma Pinchbeck as chief executive
Emma Pinchbeck has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Energy UK.
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 every minute in 2019.
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:
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.
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:
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: