Energy suppliers are making fresh commitments to support domestic customers worried about paying bills over the winter months.

Responding to the Government’s Energy Retail Strategy (and related documents) published today, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:  

Over 430,000 customers moved to a new supplier in June, Energy UK’s latest electricity figures show.

Commenting on the Energy Efficiency Investment Group’s (EEIG) Better Buildings Investment Plan, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Commenting on Government/Ofgem proposals for a Future System Operator and Energy Code Reform, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

On the day that restrictions are relaxed across England, and with the rest of the UK easing their own COVID-19 policies, the UK’s energy industry remains cautious of ongoing risks and is committed to minimising them throughout the pandemic.

Responding to the publication of the Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan and Energy Digitalisation Strategy, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said:

Energy UK has published its third Climate Change Adaptation Report, detailing measures electricity generators have put in place to keep power plants - and other generating technologies - operating in the face of increasingly volatile weather and to mitigate other risks resulting from a changing climate.       

Responding to today’s report from the Green Jobs Taskforce, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Responding to the publication of Government’s transport decarbonisation plan, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Responding to the Government’s decision to bring forward the phase out date for coal generation to October 2024, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Energy UK’s new report ‘Road to 2030: Delivering on the commitment to decarbonised transport’, published today, sets out recommendations on how the Government can help deliver on its ambitious targets for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles.

Commenting on the Climate Change Committee Progress Report Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said:

The Vulnerability Commitment came into effect at the start of 2021 with signatories committing to improving the standard and consistency of support they provide to vulnerable households.   

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.