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Energy UK responds to the Conservative Party’s pledge to scrap the Climate Change Act
2 Oct 2025
Responding to the Conservative Party’s pledge to scrap the Climate Change Act, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “The Climate Change Act is the legal bedrock that underpins billions of pounds of international investment in the UK. The energy sector supports 1 in every 25 jobs in the UK and last year alone almost… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the latest price cap rise
1 Oct 2025
Commenting on today’s price cap rise, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Policy (Customers), Ned Hammond said: “This rise in the price cap ahead of winter will be concerning news for millions of energy customers already struggling with bills. “While high wholesale energy costs continue to be the main factor driving energy bills, on this occasion the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s low standing charge consultation
24 Sep 2025
Commenting on Ofgem’s low standing charge consultation, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “Standing charges cover essential costs that need to be recovered one way or the other, as these are incurred by suppliers irrespective of the amount of energy customers use – including paying for the infrastructure necessary to deliver energy safely to… Read more
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Speakers announced for Energy UK’s Annual Conference
22 Sep 2025
Politicians, senior leaders, policymakers and experts will come together at Energy UK’s 2025 Annual Conference to debate and discuss the most important issues facing the industry today and in the future. Energy Matters 2025 will take place on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at One Great George Street, Westminster, SW1P 3AA. Sponsored by E.ON Next, the… Read more
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Energy UK responds today’s UK-US nuclear announcement
15 Sep 2025
Responding to today’s UK-US nuclear partnership, Dhara Vyas, chief executive at Energy UK, said: “Today’s announcement builds on the UK’s proud legacy of leadership in civil nuclear and reaffirms the Government’s commitment to nuclear as a cornerstone of our energy security and clean energy future. “Investment in new nuclear technologies is vital for driving economic growth… Read more
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YEP Awards shortlist announced
11 Sep 2025
The shortlist for the annual Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards has been announced today. The YEP Awards, now in their eleventh year, celebrate the achievements of rising stars with less than 10 years’ experience in the energy sector. Industry experts will judge the awards across nine categories, from Rising Star to Customer Champion. And two… Read more
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Smart Data, Smarter Switching
1 Sep 2025
The Energy Switch Guarantee (ESG) has today published its good practice guide for 2024-25, showing how energy suppliers are using smart data to make switching even smoother for customers. In addition, the ESG has welcomed Ecotricity as its latest supplier member to commit to simple, speedy and safe switching, meaning it now covers nearly 95% of… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the latest price cap announcement
27 Aug 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement on the new price cap level (coming into force from October) Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Policy (Customers), Ned Hammond said: “A rise in the price cap is never welcome news – especially as this will come into force in time for winter. “While it is usually movements in wholesale energy costs… Read more
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180,000 RTS customers urged to act now over meter replacement
20 Aug 2025
180,000 customers with Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters are being urged to accept the offer of a meter replacement from their energy supplier as the managed phaseout of the ageing technology continues. Since January, over a quarter of a million RTS meters have been replaced in homes and businesses across Great Britain. There are 215,000… Read more
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Energy UK responds to smart meter standards
8 Aug 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s proposed new standards around smart meter installation and maintenance, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “We know that the vast majority of smart meters work well with high levels of customer satisfaction resulting from accurate, real-time measurement of their energy use, automatic readings and the chance to save money with time-of-use… Read more
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Capital idea to boost clean heat switch
6 Aug 2025
Funding earmarked for the Government’s Warm Homes Plan could help middle-income households with the upfront costs of switching to clean heating alternatives – as well as support the expansion of heat networks – according to a new report from Energy UK. In the second report in its series looking at how best to accelerate the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Berwick Bank wind farm approval
31 Jul 2025
Responding to the news Berwick Bank wind farm has been approved, Dhara Vyas, Energy UK’s chief executive, said: “Berwick Bank is key to meeting both Scotland’s and the UK’s energy targets, and we are delighted it has been given consent. The more electricity we can produce in the UK the less we are exposed to… Read more
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Final call to nominate the energy sector’s future leaders
31 Jul 2025
Energy UK is pleased to announce that the deadline for nominations for the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards 2025 has been extended to Tuesday 12th August. This short extension allows all those interested in applying or nominating a colleague additional time to finalise and submit their entries. Please note that no nominations will be accepted after… Read more
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Energy UK turns up the heat
24 Jul 2025
Energy UK is welcoming six new heat network companies to its membership and expanding its team with two new roles as it increases its focus on the move to heat more of our homes and buildings with clean, sustainable sources. Heat from buildings is the UK’s second highest source of emissions, accounting for around one… Read more
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Energy UK responds to AR7 parameters
23 Jul 2025
Responding to the Government’s publication of parameters for the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction (AR7), Energy UK’s Director of Policy & Advocacy, Adam Berman said: “Allocation Round 7 (AR7) has the potential to be transformative for both the UK’s energy system and its economy. It is an investment in the future of our energy… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes Sizewell C decision
22 Jul 2025
Responding to the Government’s final investment decision on Sizewell C, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s Final Investment Decision for Sizewell C is a major and very welcome announcement. “Nuclear energy is already an essential part of the UK’s energy mix and large-scale projects such as Sizewell C will not only provide a… Read more
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Energy UK responds to CfD auction reforms
15 Jul 2025
Responding to the Government’s announcement on further reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme for Allocation Round 7, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “The CfD scheme has been successfully supporting major projects like offshore windfarms for many years now and will continue to play a crucial role in meeting the country’s clean… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s decision on REMA
10 Jul 2025
Responding to to the Government’s decision on REMA, Dhara Vyas, chief executive at Energy UK, said: “The Review of the Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) has been a long journey. After three years of deliberation, it’s right that the Government has made a clear decision. “Ensuring that our electricity market can evolve in line with the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s plans to upgrade Britain’s gas networks and electricity grid
1 Jul 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement regarding plans to upgrade Britain’s gas networks and electricity grid, Charles Wood, Deputy Director (Systems), said: “Today’s announcement of additional investment in the UK’s electricity and gas networks is critical to delivering a more cost-effective energy system better suited to the future needs of consumers. To deliver the additional energy supply needed… Read more
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Radio Teleswitch Service phase out begins today (30 June)
30 Jun 2025
The phase out of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) signal begins today, with a small number of meters to be deactivated from the system. The RTS is an out-dated system which uses a radio signal to tell some older electricity meters when to switch between peak and off-peak rates. While the RTS infrastructure has delivered… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the NAO UK Emissions Trading Scheme Report
30 Jun 2025
Responding to the National Audit Office’s UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) report, Adam Berman, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Energy UK, said: “The UK ETS has been a powerful tool in reducing the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. The NAO’s report is a welcome reminder that carbon pricing remains the cornerstone of the UK’s decarbonisation efforts, and that… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Climate Change Committee’s progress report to Parliament
25 Jun 2025
Responding to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) progress report to Parliament, Adam Berman, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Energy UK, said: “The CCC has highlighted the overwhelming benefits of electrification which will bring cheaper bills, lower emissions, and bolster our energy security. The Government has shown strong ambition in accelerating the decarbonisation of the power sector, which… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Industrial Strategy and Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan
23 Jun 2025
Responding to the Government’s new Industrial Strategy and Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, Dhara Vyas, Energy UK’s chief executive, said: “Energy UK welcomes the Government’s new Industrial Strategy and Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, which rightly recognise the pivotal role energy will play across the whole economy, powering growth through digitalisation and electrification, boosting regional prosperity… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Government proposals on compensation and complaint handling
19 Jun 2025
Responding to the Government’s proposals on changes to complaints handling and compensation for energy customers, Energy UK’s Deputy Director (Customers) Ned Hammond said: “The Energy Ombudsman’s own figures showed a big fall in customer complaints last year which – along with Ofgem and Citizens Advice’s survey demonstrating strong energy customer satisfaction levels – illustrates how… Read more