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Energy UK responds to Government announcement on long duration energy storage
10 Oct 2024
Responding to the Government’s announcement to support long duration energy storage, Naomi Baker, Senior Policy Manager at Energy UK, said: “Energy UK welcomes today’s announcement of a cap and floor financing scheme to support long duration energy storage. By providing long-term certainty and supporting investment, the UK is re-affirming its position as a global leader… Read more
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Emma Pinchbeck to step down as Energy UK CEO
9 Oct 2024
Emma Pinchbeck is to step down as Energy UK’s CEO next month to become chief executive of the Climate Change Committee. Emma was appointed as Energy UK’s CEO in January 2020 and since then has led the trade association through a critical period that has incorporated the pandemic and gas price crisis as well as… Read more
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Report shows energy suppliers’ extra efforts to support vulnerable customers
1 Oct 2024
Energy UK has today published its 2024 Vulnerability Commitment Good Practice Guide highlighting the different ways in which suppliers have innovated, invested and gone beyond existing regulations to support customers in need. The report highlights how signatories to the Commitment, now in its fourth year, have tackled three specific themes in addition to the Commitment’s… Read more
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Finalists revealed for this year’s YEP Awards
27 Sep 2024
The Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum has today announced the shortlisted nominees for its annual awards. Now in their tenth year, the YEP Awards celebrate the achievements of up-and-coming talent and rising stars of those with less than ten years’ experience in the sector. The Awards will be judged by industry experts in seven categories… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s consultation on regulating TPIs
23 Sep 2024
Responding to the Government’s consultation on regulating third party intermediaries (TPIs), Energy UK’s deputy chief executive, Dhara Vyas, said: “As providers of an essential service, energy suppliers are highly regulated – much of this in relation to customer protection. So it has always been an anomaly that the same oversight doesn’t apply to TPIs who… Read more
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Speech by Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, at 2024 Energy UK Annual Conference
17 Sep 2024
Pleasure to welcome you all to One Great George Street for another Energy UK Annual Conference. Once again, standing room only and another packed line up. We will hear from the Secretary of State, Shadow Secretary of State, Keith Anderson, Fintan Slye, Jonathan Brearley, Alice Delahunty and many others. • Thank you to LCP Delta,•… Read more
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Energy UK to call for ‘bold choices’ at Annual Conference
17 Sep 2024
The Government needs to build on its momentum so far and make ‘bold choices’, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck will say at the industry’s annual conference today (Tuesday 17 September). ‘Energy Matters: Securing Britain’s Future’ is this year’s theme for the flagship event, sponsored by ScottishPower, and will also feature speeches by: Opening the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to today’s Allocation Round 6 results
3 Sep 2024
Responding to today’s Contracts for Difference allocation round 6 (AR6) results, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Allocation Round 6 represents a crucial step in the journey to clean power by 2030. As we recover from an energy crisis caused by our exposure to international fossil fuel prices, it’s more important than ever that… Read more
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Energy UK responds roundtable on supporting customers
29 Aug 2024
Responding to yesterday’s roundtable with Government, suppliers and consumer groups to address consumer debt, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “It was a very positive meeting because all those in attendance – suppliers, Government, consumer groups and the regulator – were on the same page about the need to do everything possible to support… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem price cap announcement
23 Aug 2024
Responding to this morning’s announcement from Ofgem on the new price cap to come into effect from October, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “An increase ahead of winter will be worrying news for many customers and an unwelcome reminder of how global factors can push up the price of fossil fuels, increase the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on AR6
31 Jul 2024
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the next Contracts for Difference auction round (AR6), Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “It’s a real boost for our clean energy ambitions that the upcoming auction round will now be able to deliver more renewable power. The sooner we can get new wind and solar projects up… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Ofgem’s announcement on the Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs
30 Jul 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s decision on the Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs, Energy UK’s deputy chief executive, Dhara Vyas, said: “It’s a sensible decision by Ofgem to retain the Ban on Acquisition only Tariffs (BAT) until at least March next year. The BAT has provided reassurance for customers during a turbulent time, and any changes to it… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on GB Energy
25 Jul 2024
Statement from Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck in response to Government announcement on GB Energy: “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 the necessary supply chain in… Read more
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Powerful benefits from strengthening UK-EU energy relationship
18 Jul 2024
On the day of the European Policy Community Summit in which European Heads of State will discuss energy security, Energy UK is urging the UK and the EU to maximise the potential benefits for both sides of increased co-operation and closer links in the energy market. In ‘The Power of Partnership: UK-EU energy cooperation for… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the CCC’s progress report
18 Jul 2024
Responding to publication of the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) progress report, Energy UK’s Deputy CEO, Dhara Vyas said: “The UK has made fantastic progress in reducing our emissions by over 50% since 1990. Whilst it’s important to recognise our success, it’s critical we don’t rest on our laurels. “The simple reality is that decarbonising… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the King’s Speech
17 Jul 2024
Responding to the King’s Speech, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Today’s speech underlined the Government’s welcome commitment to hit the ground running with its clean energy mission – one that can drive economic growth, secure our future energy independence, revive our world-leading progress in reducing emissions and bring a host of benefits to customers. “Key to… Read more
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Five on a Mission for Clean Energy
9 Jul 2024
Energy UK has set out detailed proposals and policies for the new Government in 2024, as the energy sector looks to work in partnership on delivery of its clean energy mission. Mission Possible: The steps to make Britain a clean energy superpower groups these proposals into five areas – each crucial to fulfilling the Government’s… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Chancellor’s green light for onshore wind projects
8 Jul 2024
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s first speech around planning and economic growth, Energy UK’s Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck, said: “It’s excellent to see the new Government prioritise planning reforms as a key enabler for economic growth and enhancing our energy security. Unblocking the planning system, removing the de-facto ban to double onshore wind… Read more
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Energy UK responds to General Election result
5 Jul 2024
Responding to the General Election result, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “We welcome the new Labour Government and our sector looks forward to working together to help deliver on their clean energy ambitions. “Energy powers our economy and touches every home and business and its impact on all of these – and all… Read more
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Secure your spot at Energy UK’s Annual Conference
27 Jun 2024
Tickets are now on sale for Energy UK’s 2024 Annual Conference, “Energy Matters: Securing Britain’s Future”. Energy UK is the trade association for the UK energy industry, covering the breadth of the sector including suppliers, generators, aggregators, flexibility providers, electric vehicle charging operators and software companies. With standing room only in 2023, its flagship industry… Read more
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Net Zero is an economic opportunity
10 Jun 2024
Ahead of political party manifestos being launched this week Energy UK, the industry’s trade body representing over 100 companies investing in the UK’s energy system, is urging all political parties to consider the economic benefits of an accelerated transition to Net Zero. Analysis undertaken by Oxford Economics last year on behalf of the trade association… Read more
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Nominations open for industry’s rising talent awards
7 Jun 2024
The energy industry is once again being invited to recognise its up-and-coming talent as the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards 2024 open for nominations. Now in their tenth year, the YEP Awards are the UK’s leading ceremony for highlighting the contribution of early career professionals in the energy industry, celebrating achievements and identifying potential rising… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s price cap announcement
24 May 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK’s deputy chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Another fall in the price cap is good news for customers who were facing bills that were hundreds of pounds higher this time last year. “However, as Ofgem underlined earlier this week, it’s only a return to relative normality. Energy bills… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Secretary of State Innovation Zero speech
30 Apr 2024
Responding to today’s speech by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho at the Innovation Zero Conference, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “Businesses know that the shift to cleaner and greener technologies offers huge potential for economic growth, job creation and the opportunity to bring greater prosperity to… Read more