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: 

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures show that six million customers (5,953,520) switched supplier in 2020.