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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
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement
25 Feb 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s price cap announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Another price rise is unwelcome news when many are still struggling with bills and customer debt is approaching a record £4 billion. “Today’s higher price cap is mainly due to an increase in how much we pay for the wholesale cost of… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the National Infrastructure Commission’s report
21 Feb 2025
Responding to the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on electricity distribution networks, Charles Wood, Deputy Director at Energy UK, said: “The recommendations of this report should be implemented in full to address the barriers facing developers and consumers connecting to distribution networks across GB. Distributed energy generation, housing projects, new industries, and existing businesses and households… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s consultation on standing charges
20 Feb 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s consultation on standing charges, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Introducing a new, alternative price cap option increases its complexity and should be very carefully considered given the potential risks to customers. “At the moment, a single price cap offers a safety net for customers giving them price protection whatever their… Read more
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You’re Hired: Energy sector backs National Apprentice Week
10 Feb 2025
To mark National Apprentice Week (10-16 February), Energy UK is highlighting how its members are providing skilled job opportunities supporting the move to clean energy, without the need for university degrees. From Plymouth to Perth, Energy UK members are leading the way in developing the next generation of energy professionals, supporting over 1,200 apprentices across… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s consultation to strengthen the energy performance of privately rented homes
7 Feb 2025
Responding to the Government’s consultation to strengthen the energy performance of privately rented homes, Charles Wood, Deputy Director at Energy UK, said: “This announcement marks a welcome recommitment from the Government to improving energy efficiency standards in rented properties by strengthening EPC requirements. The most affordable energy is the energy we don’t use – yet… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on nuclear power
6 Feb 2025
Responding to the Government’s announcement on accelerating nuclear power, Dhara Vyas, Chief Executive at Energy UK, said: “The Government has an ambitious plan to unlock investment in clean power technologies, which is vital as we continue to decarbonise the power sector. “Bolstering energy security and meeting our clean power 2030 target go hand in hand,… Read more
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More support for businesses to cut energy use and carbon will pay off
30 Jan 2025
Business and industry need more support to invest in the switch to cleaner energy and greater energy efficiency and take advantage of the benefits that could support their growth and competitiveness. That is the conclusion of an Energy UK review, published today, into current policies intended to drive commercial and industrial decarbonisation. A host of… Read more
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New report highlights potential costs to Northern Ireland if the UK and EU do not link emissions trading
29 Jan 2025
On the day of the Chancellor’s Growth speech [29 January 2025], Energy UK is urging the UK Government to maximise cooperation with the EU on climate change to avoid serious impacts on the UK economy. In ‘Borderline Confusion – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms in Northern Ireland’, Energy UK highlights the impact of the EU’s forthcoming… Read more
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Paul Spence appointed as new Vulnerability Commitment Chair
27 Jan 2025
Paul Spence has been appointed as the new independent Chair of Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment. Paul, who recently stepped down as Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at EDF after 40 years working in the energy industry, will take over from Steve Crabb, who has held the role since its inception in 2021, on 1st… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Government’s regulator review
19 Dec 2024
Following today’s announcement of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Ofgem review, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “Energy UK welcomes the Government’s announcement of a review of the role of the energy regulator. Since Ofgem’s remit was last considered, the market has undergone significant changes making this review a timely opportunity… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s Clean Power Action Plan
13 Dec 2024
Responding to the Government’s Clean Power Action Plan, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “The energy industry welcomes the ambition behind the Clean Power Action Plan because it can accelerate the benefits that will be felt by people across the country through increased energy security, investment, growth and job creation. “Meeting the goal however… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s proposals on standing charges and debt
12 Dec 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s proposals on standing charges and debt, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “We need to study Ofgem’s proposals in detail but the addition of a zero standing charge option could significantly change the nature of the price cap – from a single regulated price that gives customers price protection whether they… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Plan for Change speech
5 Dec 2024
Responding to the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change speech, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “It was good to hear the Prime Minister reiterate the Government’s clean energy ambitions. The energy industry welcomes a commitment to building for the future because of the economic benefits this could bring to all parts of the… Read more