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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
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Register now for annual EDI in Energy Conference
11 Apr 2024
Registrations are now open for the energy industry’s annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference hosted by Energy UK, Energy Institute (EI), Energy Networks Association (ENA) and Ofgem. Now in its fifth year, the hybrid event will take place on 11 June 2024 at the QEII Conference Centre and will be sponsored by Murray McIntosh,… Read more
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Energy UK responds to changes for small business energy customers
5 Apr 2024
Responding to announcements by the Government and Ofgem on changes for small business energy customers, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Daniel Portis said: “Suppliers have worked closely with Ofgem and the Government to look at how the non-domestic energy market can work better for all its customers. So we support the announcement today that small businesses… Read more
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National Grid ESO makes a critical step toward delivery of a Net Zero system that works for all consumers
19 Mar 2024
In response to the National Grid ESO’s publication “Beyond 2030”, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck stated: “The proposals set out by the ESO capture the necessary level of ambition to get the UK on track for economic growth, job creation, and a more cost-efficient energy system which best uses new technologies and manages demand from… Read more
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Call for energy companies to register for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Health Index
15 Mar 2024
Companies in the energy industry are being urged to register to take part in a new Health Index that will help to benchmark Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices across the sector, as well as indicate where more support may be needed. The Health Index is a tool that will act as a baseline for… Read more
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Energy UK responds to CHMM announcement
14 Mar 2024
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) Charles Wood, Deputy Director for Policy at Energy UK, said: “It is welcome to see the Secretary of State recommit to rolling out heat pumps to help hit the Government’s targets and reduce bills. Energy UK has been concerned about some of the… Read more
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Energy industry sets out gas challenge
14 Mar 2024
Energy UK has published the first in a series of briefings looking at the challenges involved with managing the changing role of gas in the transition to Net Zero. Produced in partnership with the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), “Fuelling the Future” underlines the UK’s continuing reliance on gas while it develops its world-leading… Read more
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Energy UK responds to REMA consultation
12 Mar 2024
Responding to the Government’s second consultation in its Review of electricity market arrangements (REMA), Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Kisha Couchman said: “With more and more of our power generated by an increasingly diverse range of clean energy sources and a growing role for flexibility, the electricity market has continued to undergo significant change over recent… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s call for input on energy debt and affordability
11 Mar 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s call for input on debt and affordability, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Daniel Portis said: “Affordability remains a big concern for many customers and the energy sector itself – so this consultation is welcome. A sustained period of high prices means customer debt has risen to a record £3.1 billion and even… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on the budget for Contracts for Difference auction round 6
6 Mar 2024
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the budget for Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round 6 (AR6), Energy UK’s Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “The Government has listened to the energy industry about the need to deliver on the country’s ambitions for low carbon power with plans to deliver greater capacity from established renewables technologies… Read more
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RTS customers urged to arrange switch ahead of shutdown
1 Mar 2024
Over 900,000 energy customers who currently use the Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) are being urged to take action to upgrade their meters after it was confirmed that the service will end on 30th June 2025. RTS enables domestic and business customers to take advantage of tariffs that switch between peak and off-peak rates – such… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the net zero economy report commissioned by the ECIU
27 Feb 2024
Commenting on the net zero economy report commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) – with analysis provided by CBI Economics and The Data City – Energy UK’s Deputy Director Adam Berman said: “This report illustrates how net zero can be the key to our future economic growth and prosperity. The net zero… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s price cap announcement
23 Feb 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK Deputy Director, Daniel Portis, said: “A significant fall in the price cap is very welcome news and much needed respite for customers who have been struggling with high energy bills for the last two years. However, this still means that bills are higher than what had… Read more
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Offshore needs wind at its back to stay on course
22 Feb 2024
The next two Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions must deliver a big increase in offshore wind capacity if the Government is to stay on track for its 2030 50GW target, according to new analysis from Energy UK. The CfD scheme has played a vital role in the UK’s world-leading expansion of clean energy, in particular… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Government consultation reponse on community benefits for onshore wind
15 Feb 2024
Responding to the Government’s consultation response on onshore wind community benefits, Aradhna Tandon, Policy Manager at Energy UK, said: “We’re pleased to see the Government taking forward proposals to develop guidance and best practice so that developers and communities can work together effectively to get more of our power from onshore wind. Onshore wind is… Read more
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Utilita joins Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment
13 Feb 2024
Utilita has signed up to Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment – joining 12 other energy suppliers in pledging to continually improve the way they identify and support vulnerable customers. Launched in 2020 by Energy UK, the Vulnerability Commitment is a voluntary industry initiative aimed to drive up supplier standards – over and above the existing obligations… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan policy briefing
8 Feb 2024
In response to the Labour Party’s Green Prosperity Plan policy briefing, Emma Pinchbeck, CEO Energy UK said: “It is always concerning to see any perceived rollback of ambition for clean technologies and investment into the energy transition – as this is very much the future of our sector in the UK. The vast majority of… Read more
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Energy UK statement on the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Report on UK Regulators
8 Feb 2024
Energy UK has today welcomed the publication of a report and recommendations from the House of Lords Select Committee on Industry and Regulators. The report includes sensible recommendations to enable the UK’s regulatory bodies to keep pace with the transition happening across the energy system. It is critical to the delivery of Net Zero and… Read more
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New polling reveals the barriers people face to improve energy efficiency and bring down bills
2 Feb 2024
Energy UK and One Home have today published polling conducted with Public First to understand what energy efficiency improvements, if any, people made to their homes following recent increases in energy costs. Although energy prices have now dropped slightly from the record highs of 2022, last year households still saw bills remain at more than… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s plans for the expansion of nuclear power
11 Jan 2024
Responding to today’s announcement from the Government on plans for the expansion of nuclear power, Energy UK’s Deputy Director Kisha Couchman said: “Today’s Civil Nuclear Roadmap reiterates the critical importance of nuclear power as a reliable, low-carbon, domestic source of energy in our transition to a decarbonised power system. If we are to strengthen the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Chris Stark’s resignation from the CCC
11 Jan 2024
Responding to news that Chris Stark is to step down as chief executive of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “It’s a measure of the respect in which the expert advice of the independent Climate Change Committee and the system of transparent, rigorous carbon budgets is held that it… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s announcement on prepayment installations
8 Jan 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement on prepayment installations, Dhara Vyas, Energy UK’s Deputy Chief Executive said: “Ofgem giving the go-ahead for some suppliers to restart involuntary PPM installations follows a year-long voluntary pause during which time a new Code of Practice has been adopted and agreed between suppliers and the regulator. This has strengthened the safeguards… Read more
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Energy UK responds RWE acquiring Vattenfall’s offshore wind projects
21 Dec 2023
Responding to the news that RWE will acquire the UK Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone portfolio from Vattenfall, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “It’s very welcome news that RWE has committed to pressing ahead with Vattenfall’s offshore wind projects and, following on from Ørsted’s announcement on Hornsea Three yesterday, it means the renewables sector is ending a challenging… Read more
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Energy UK responds to final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
20 Dec 2023
Responding to the announcement that Ørsted has taken final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “This is very good news for the UK because Hornsea Three will not only deliver a major boost to our supply of clean domestic power but also bring a host of… Read more