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Energy UK comments on Brexit deal
24 Dec 2020
In response to the announcement of a Brexit deal, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “It is great news that a deal has been reached between the UK and the EU – and the best outcome for the energy sector, our customers and for our Net Zero target. “We now await further details on… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the EAC’s comments on challenges to rolling out heat pumps
22 Dec 2020
In response to the EAC’s comments on challenges to rolling out heat pumps, Charles Wood, Energy UK’s head of new energy services and heat said: “This is a time of transition, where we know we need functioning markets for new technologies if industry is to drive net zero – whether that’s offering consumers new energy… Read more
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Energy UK comments on the Scottish Government’s updated Climate Change Plan
16 Dec 2020
In response to the Scottish Government’s updated Climate Change Plan, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “Today’s updated Climate Change Plan published by the Scottish Government is without doubt ambitious and sets the country on a pathway to a transition to net zero while driving a Green Recovery. “The launch of a £180 million… Read more
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Nearly half a million switch in November
16 Dec 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures show that 490,460 customers moved to a new supplier last month, just 2.5% fewer than in November 2019. Nearly 5.5 million customers have switched supplier so far in 2020, only down by 6.5% compared to this time last year. Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “With the Energy… Read more
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Energy UK comments on introduction of UK ETS
14 Dec 2020
Commenting on the introduction of a UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), as featured in today’s Energy White Paper, an Energy UK spokesperson said: “We welcome today’s clarity from the Government on the carbon pricing mechanism that will be in place from the start of the new year. Effective carbon pricing is essential to our continuing… Read more
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Energy UK comments on the Energy White Paper
14 Dec 2020
Responding to today’s Energy White Paper, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Today’s White Paper is a hugely significant step in the transformation of our energy system that will be essential to the UK doing our bit to tackle climate change – and to driving a Green Recovery that brings investment and jobs… Read more
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Energy UK responds to CCC’s 6th Carbon Budget
9 Dec 2020
Responding to the Climate Change Committee’s Advice on the Sixth Carbon Budget, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: The UK’s commitment to cut the country’s emissions by at least 68% by 2030* is the most ambitious decarbonisation target of any major economy and represents the chance to build a fairer, cleaner and more resilient… Read more
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Energy UK launches the ‘Diversity in Energy Speakers Directory’
8 Dec 2020
Energy UK, in partnership with Ofgem and Citizens Advice, today launches the ‘Diversity in Energy Speakers Directory’ which seeks to increase the representation of talent within the energy sector from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds. The directory is designed to support event organisers and media outlets by showcasing talent from engineers to communications… Read more
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Energy UK launches Vulnerability Commitment
1 Dec 2020
Energy UK today launches its Vulnerability Commitment – under which suppliers serving nearly three quarters of the domestic market have pledged to improve the support they provide to vulnerable households. So far 15 energy suppliers, including most of the larger providers as well as growing companies, have voluntarily signed up to a series of… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes ReCosting Energy report
30 Nov 2020
Ahead of today’s launch of the “ReCosting Energy” report by Laura Sandys and Challenging Ideas, Sam Hollister, Director of Economics and Corporate Services at Energy UK, said: “We need a whole system approach to reach Net Zero and that will include a new way of measuring value in the energy system. Doing so will be… Read more
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Energy UK comments on Spending Review
25 Nov 2020
In response to the Spending Review, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “It is positive to see that the Chancellor has confirmed, in the Spending Review today, the Government’s ambition and commitment to reaching our Net Zero target, as well as deliver on the PM’s 10 Point Plan with investment in infrastructure and clean… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Government’s announcement on the fourth round of the Contracts for Difference scheme
24 Nov 2020
In response to Government’s announcement on the fourth round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “We have long called for the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round to bring forward as much low carbon power as possible – so we strongly welcome the potential for double… Read more
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Energy UK comments on the publication of the Generation 2050 Manifesto
23 Nov 2020
In response to the publication of the Generation 2050 Manifesto, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “Today’s young professionals are the future leaders of the energy transition so it is fantastic to see ‘Generation 2050’ champion universal access to energy, investment in technology and infrastructure plus immediate action on climate change. “We must take… Read more
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Energy UK comments on Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan
17 Nov 2020
In response to the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “We can only reach the Net Zero target with efforts on all fronts, so we welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment in the 10 Point Plan today. The energy industry will power delivery on most of the Prime Minister’s bold… Read more
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Nearly five million customers switch so far in 2020
13 Nov 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – show that 591,156 customers moved to a new supplier in October, only 6% down on the same month last year. Nearly 5 million customers (4,998,611) have switched supplier so far this year, which is 7% lower than at this point in 2019. Emma Pinchbeck, Energy… Read more
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Switching slows down in 2020
19 Oct 2020
The latest monthly electricity switching figures from Energy UK, published today, reveal that 488,780 customers moved to a new supplier last month. Although this figure represents a 19% decrease on September 2019, 4.4 million customers have switched supplier so far this year, only 7% down on the same time last year. Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s… Read more
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Outfox the Market and Green sign up to the Energy Switch Guarantee
14 Oct 2020
Outfox the Market and Green have become the newest members of the Energy Switch Guarantee, an industry initiative – launched in 2016 by Energy UK – to ensure switching is simple, speedy and safe for consumers. The Guarantee which covers around 80% of the market provides consumers with the confidence that their switch will be… Read more
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Energy UK makes a virtual out of necessity
13 Oct 2020
Energy UK hosts its first ever virtual annual conference this week (Thursday October 15th) with a stellar line up of expert speakers and panellists gathering online to discuss, in the light of COVID-19, the role the sector will play in a Green Recovery focused on the Net Zero target. ‘Powering the Recovery’ is the theme… Read more
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Energy UK publishes guide to help London businesses to embrace electric vehicles
8 Oct 2020
A new guide has been launched today by Energy UK to help fleets and businesses in Greater London to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). The guide, ‘Connecting your Fleet’, provides clear advice to help London businesses understand the impact of EV charging on power supply and explains options to minimise the cost and complexity of a… Read more
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Energy UK comments on the Prime Minister’s Build Back Greener announcement
5 Oct 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s Build Back Greener announcement Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “The UK’s power sector has reduced emissions by nearly 70%, but we know we need to go further and faster on the road to Net Zero. The energy industry will work with Government to turn our world-leading low carbon… Read more
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Energy industry’s best and brightest celebrated at Young Energy Professionals Awards
2 Oct 2020
Winners of Energy UK’s Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards 2020 were announced last night at a ceremony held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Annual YEP Awards, now in its sixth year, celebrate and recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of energy sector professionals with less than 10 years’ experience. The ceremony, watched by… Read more
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Energy UK comments on the launch of Government’s Green Homes Grant
30 Sep 2020
Commenting on the Green Homes Grant scheme launched by the Government today, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “Building back better can begin at home. Improving the energy efficiency of our houses makes them healthier and more comfortable to live in and can cut hundreds of pounds a year off bills – all while… Read more
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Energy UK comments on proposed smart metering modifications
18 Sep 2020
Commenting on proposed smart metering modifications in relation to the role of networks, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Given their critical role in enabling us to continue the transition to net zero at lowest cost to consumers, Energy UK continues to strongly support both the roll out of smart meters across the UK and… Read more
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Nearly half a million switch in August
17 Sep 2020
The latest switching figures from Energy UK, published today, show that nearly half a million (471,441) customers switched supplier last month. This is 17% fewer than in August 2019 and brings the total number of switches to nearly four million (3,918,675) so far in 2020 – 5% lower than this time last year. Emma Pinchbeck,… Read more