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Energy UK responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review
11 Jun 2025
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spending Review, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s Spending Review has confirmed the Government’s commitment to its clean energy ambitions. Investing in clean power generation at home and the technologies of the future is vital for our future energy security while the Government is also honouring its manifesto funding… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Government investment in nuclear
10 Jun 2025
Responding to the Government’s investment in Sizewell C nuclear plant and small modular reactors (SMRs), Dhara Vyas, chief executive at Energy UK, said: “Today’s announcement is a major vote of confidence in the role of nuclear power in delivering our clean, secure and affordable energy future. “Recommitting to large-scale projects like Sizewell C, alongside the backing for SMRs marks a… Read more
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Striking the right balance with heating bills
2 Jun 2025
With the Government’s Warm Homes Plan soon to be published, Energy UK has set out why cutting the cost of electricity is crucial to its success and how this can be done without making low-to-middle income customers worse off – and within the funding already pledged to the Plan. A major barrier to supporting the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to prepayment meter Market Compliance Review
28 May 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s prepayment meter Market Compliance Review, Dhara Vyas, chief executive at Energy UK, said: “Suppliers have worked hard to co-operate with this comprehensive review and taken further action to put things right in the cases where a prepayment meter (PPM) shouldn’t have been installed – or where there was insufficient support for the customers concerned.… Read more
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Energy UK responds to price cap announcement
23 May 2025
Responding to today’s price cap announcement by Ofgem, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “A fall in the price cap is welcome news and will provide some respite for customers who have faced a succession of rises since the previous reduction last summer. However, this is still £500 more than at the start of… Read more
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Energy UK responds to a new UK-EU agreement
19 May 2025
Responding to today’s announcement of a new UK agreement with the European Union, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s announcement marks a step change in the UK’s relationship with the EU, our closest trading partner. The commitments both sides have made represent a common-sense approach to cooperation and will deliver better outcomes for… Read more
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Entries invited for energy industry’s talent show
15 May 2025
Nominations are now open for the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards 2025 – the annual event that recognises the brightest emerging talent in the sector. Now in their 11th year, the YEP Awards are the UK’s leading ceremony for celebrating the energy sector’s next generation – those who are making their way in the… Read more
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Energy UK responds after GB Energy legislation passes
15 May 2025
Responding to the news that the Great British Energy Bill has passed through Parliament, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas, said: “GB Energy can play a vital role in making the Government’s clean energy ambitions a reality by attracting extra private sector investment, speeding up the delivery of projects and further supporting developers by having… Read more
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Energy UK urges closer energy links to help UK businesses
8 May 2025
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s summit meeting with EU President Ursula von der Leyen on May 19th, Energy UK is urging both sides to commit to linking their carbon pricing schemes and enhancing cooperation over energy as part of the planned reset. The call, made in a letter sent today to the Prime Minister, to link… Read more
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Energy UK comments on Hornsea 4
7 May 2025
On Orsted’s decision to discontinue Hornsea 4 in its current form, Energy UK CEO Dhara Vyas said: “The news that Orsted will not go ahead with Hornsea 4 in its current form reflects the significant challenges the offshore wind sector is facing. Our thoughts are with the teams that have worked hard to develop this… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
30 Apr 2025
Responding to the Government’s announcement on changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Ned Hammond, Deputy Director (Customers), said: “Expanding the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and giving families greater choice in the types of low-carbon heating systems available to them is a really positive move. More flexibility in the way customers can pay for these technologies will also… Read more
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Registrations open for annual EDI in Energy Conference
30 Apr 2025
Registrations are now open for this year’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Energy Conference, hosted by Energy UK, the Energy Institute, Energy Networks Association and Ofgem. The hybrid event will take place on Tuesday 15 July at the QEII Conference Centre in London, and is sponsored by Murray McIntosh, a leading Policy and Public… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on offshore wind
24 Apr 2025
Responding to the Government’s announcement on offshore wind, Adam Berman, Director for Policy and Advocacy at Energy UK, said: “Today’s announcement is a vote of confidence in the UK’s clean energy supply chain. It’s positive to see the Government continuing to recognise the role offshore wind plays in delivering jobs and growth across the country… Read more
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Time to go nuclear
23 Apr 2025
In a new report published today, Energy UK is urging the Government to seize the moment and unleash the potential of nuclear energy to play a crucial role in a clean energy system and support the country’s economic growth. It is a pivotal time for the nuclear industry with the 15,000 workforce at Hinkley… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement to prioritise clean energy grid connections
15 Apr 2025
Responding to the Government’s announcement to speed up grid connections for clean energy projects, Dhara Vyas, chief executive at Energy UK, said: “Connections reform is critical to delivering our clean power future – not just through streamlining the queue, but also by aligning investment, supply chains, and skills development with the Government’s 2030 ambition while… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s announcement on clean power storage
8 Apr 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement of a new support for clean power storage, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Long duration storage (LDES) is key to making the most of our abundant and ever-growing sources of renewable power, strengthening our energy security and maximising the potential of a flexible energy system to deliver billions… Read more
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Energy UK responds to April’s price cap rise
1 Apr 2025
Commenting on April’s price cap rise, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s price cap rise is clearly unwelcome news when many are still struggling with bills and customer debt is approaching a record £4 billion – in addition to the other cost increases households are facing. “The price cap rise is driven by… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem proposals on smart meter standards
28 Mar 2025
Commenting on Ofgem’s proposals for new service standards around installation and maintenance of smart meters, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Policy (Customers), Ned Hammond said: “Smart meters play an essential part in the current – and future – energy system, helping the country make the best use of its resources by providing accurate real-time measurement… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes GB Energy solar panel funding
21 Mar 2025
Responding to Great British Energy’s announcement on funding solar panels for schools and hospitals, Charles Wood, Deputy Director at Energy UK, said: “It’s great news to see schools and hospitals benefitting first from this commitment to local and community energy projects. Cutting energy bills not only means more funding for these essential public services but… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Kemi Badenoch’s speech on Net Zero
18 Mar 2025
Responding to Conservative Leader, Kemi Badenoch’s speech on Net Zero, Dhara Vyas, chief executive at Energy UK, said: “Cutting emissions across our economy is about more than just the climate – investing in cleaner domestic energy production can lower costs for households and businesses, strengthen our energy security, improve public health and provide a huge… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement to cut regulation costs
17 Mar 2025
Responding to the Government’s announcement to cut regulation costs and boost growth, Dhara Vyas, chief executive at Energy UK, said: “Aligning regulation with growth is long overdue. It’s vital that regulators hit the right balance between enabling growth and innovation in their sectors and other duties. Energy is an essential service. Issues like customer protection… Read more
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New report highlights challenges to achieving £300 energy bill reduction by 2030
11 Mar 2025
Energy UK has today warned that urgent action is needed to bring down energy bills in line with Government targets. The Government has set an ambition of reducing energy bills by ‘up to £300’ by 2030. In today’s publication, “How to Cut Bills: A crisis that can’t be ignored”, Energy UK sets out a pathway… Read more
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Energy UK comments on latest customer satisfaction figures
4 Mar 2025
Commenting on the latest Energy Consumer Satisfaction Survey commissioned by Ofgem and Citizens Advice, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “It’s very pleasing to see overall satisfaction at record levels and continuing improvements in relation to billing, customer service and ease of contact. “When the gas price crisis pushed up UK energy bills to… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the CCC’s Seventh Carbon Budget Advice
26 Feb 2025
Responding to the Seventh Carbon Budget Advice for the UK Government, published today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) analysis clearly shows that reducing emissions will lead to more affordable and secure energy. The increase in the price cap this April is again… Read more