Energy UK’s monthly electricity switching figures, published today, show that over 417,000 customers switched supplier last month.

Energy UK has warmly welcomed the news that its Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy, Audrey Gallacher has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Commenting on the launch of the Lets do Net Zero climate campaign from the Scottish Government, our Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said:

Commenting on Ofgem’s Microbusiness Strategic Review final proposals, our Deputy Director (Retail), Dan Alchin, said:

Commenting on the launch of the UK ETS today, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK's chief executive said:

Energy UK’s latest monthly electricity switching figures show 657,000 customers moved to a new supplier in April – the second highest number recorded in a month by Energy UK.

Commenting on the Queen's Speech of 11 May 2021, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK's chief executive said:

Steve Crabb has been appointed to the role of independent Chair of the Vulnerability Commitment.

Energy UK, the trade association for the energy industry, and Ofgem, the sector’s regulator, will be the first organisations from the energy sector to partner with BBC’s ‘50:50 The Equality Project’, which aims to improve gender representation and deliver cultural change in the workplace.

Energy companies and other industries are now taking part in workplace COVID-19 testing schemes which – following calls from Energy UK on behalf of its members – were expanded to include the option for home testing.

Commenting on the Government’s announcement that it will enshrine in law an emissions targets of 78% by 2035 Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said:

650,000 customers switched electricity supplier in March – the second highest number ever recorded by Energy UK’s monthly figures.

A new report, published today by Energy UK, assesses the future options for enabling Electric Vehicle (EV) owners to benefit from smart charging.

Energy UK and Energy Networks Association members and the industry trade unions are encouraging people to remain focused, keep colleagues and customers safe, and ensure there is no room for complacency during the relaxation of government’s rules.

The first annual survey held by industry-wide LGBTQ+ network Pride in Energy has found that 35% of respondents have witnessed or experienced discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in the last five years. Much of this blatant discrimination was particularly aimed at those with gender diversity.

Energy UK in partnership with Ofgem will host the second Inclusion, Equality and Diversity Conference on 28 and 29 April. 

Commenting on the Government's announcement on energy efficiency spending Energy UK's Chief Executive, Emma Pinckbeck, said:

Energy UK and the Scottish energy industry have today published their own manifesto ahead of the Parliamentary elections on Thursday May 6^th.

Responding to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on energy efficiency, Energy UK chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said:

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures show nearly 460,000 (457,447) customers moved to a new supplier in February.

Responding to news that GE Renewable Energy is to build a new offshore wind turbine factory in Teesside, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said:

Responding to the 2021 Budget, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Responding to HM Treasury's announcement of a £57 million investment in jobs and green growth in Scotland, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK's chief executive said:

Electricity supply, network and generating companies have joined with trade unions (GMB, Prospect, Unison and Unite) and HSE to launch the new five-year phase of the Powering Improvement health and safety programme. 

Commenting on the Environmental Audit Committee's 'Growing Back Better' report Energy UK's Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said:

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures show that over 370,000 (374,350) customers moved to a new supplier in January.

In response to Government's announcement of funding for electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the UK, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK's chief executive said:

In response to the Fuel Poverty Strategy, Daniel Alchin, Energy UK's deputy director for retail said:

Responding to this morning’s price cap announcement by Ofgem, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said:  

Commenting on research by the NIA on the role of nuclear power in partnership with renewables to achieve net zero Energy UK's chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: