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Further fall for switching
22 Dec 2021
Only 139,070 customers changed supplier in November, according to Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures. This is the lowest monthly figure since Energy UK started publishing these in October 2013 and represents a more than 70% fall compared to November 2020. So far this year almost 4.9 million customers have changed supplier, an 11% decrease… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s latest proposals to reform the retail energy market
15 Dec 2021
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement on measures to boost financial resilience in the energy sector, Energy UK’s CEO, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The industry has long been calling for a more sustainable regulatory and policy environment– not only to avoid situations like the present one, but because suppliers need to drive the innovation in products and services to help customers… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Citizens Advice’s report on the retail market
9 Dec 2021
Responding to Citizens Advice’s report on the energy retail market, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy said: “Citizens Advice’s report paints a worrying picture about the regulation of the energy sector that we recognise and are concerned about. Once gas prices have stabilised, Government and Ofgem must turn their attention to… Read more
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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2021
3 Dec 2021
Energy UK has joined with consumer groups to raise awareness over winter of the support available for customers struggling to pay their energy bills. The campaign has so far seen Energy UK team up with National Energy Action (NEA), Citizens Advice, Scope and Age UK – with other consumer groups likely to join. It has already held a series of webinars with some of these groups, with over 300 consumer facing agents and local council representatives receiving practical… Read more
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Energy UK responds to PAC’s Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme report
1 Dec 2021
Energy UK’s CEO Emma Pinchbeck responds to the Public Accounts Committee’s ‘Green Home Grant Voucher Scheme‘s report, which revealed the scheme “underperformed badly.” She said: “Making all our homes energy efficient is essential if we are to reach Net Zero. Doing so will deliver widespread benefits – reducing emissions but also cutting bills and improving… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Powering Ahead report
1 Dec 2021
Responding to the Powering Ahead report, published today by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s Chief Executive said: “As the report points out, the energy industry has led the way in reducing the UK’s emissions by moving rapidly to low carbon sources of power – but essentially we still have… Read more
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Switching slow down
30 Nov 2021
The number of customers changing suppliers is falling significantly, according to Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures for September and October. Last month 434,000 customers switched supplier – a 27% fall compared to October 2020 and well below the five-year average figure of 608,000 for what is usually the busiest month of the year. In… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Govt Contracts for Difference announcement
25 Nov 2021
Responding to the Government’s Contracts for Difference auction announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The UK’s flagship Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme has dramatically increased renewable energy capacity while significantly reducing costs and we welcome the Government’s decision to ringfence funding for tidal power in the upcoming auction. In our report ‘Towards Net Zero… Read more
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Energy UK responds to PM’s announcement on electric vehicle charge points
22 Nov 2021
Responding to the PM’s annoucement on EV charge points, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “We welcome today’s announcement as something we have long called for. It’s clearly the right move to ensure that new homes and offices are fit for our low carbon future, which includes the installation of electric vehicle chargepoints at the time of construction… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Bulb entering special administration
22 Nov 2021
Responding to news that Bulb is to enter special administration, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The news underlines the huge difficulties facing energy retailers at present. Record wholesale prices mean that suppliers are losing millions of pounds serving their customers right now and so, as well as Bulb planning to enter special administration, we… Read more
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Young Energy Professionals speak up on Net Zero
9 Nov 2021
As COP26 continues, a new survey has highlighted the views of young energy professionals on the Net Zero target and whether they think current progress and polices are matching up to the Government’s climate change ambitions. The survey has been published by the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum, a network designed to bring together new and… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Govt coal phase out announcement
4 Nov 2021
Responding to the Government’s coal phase out announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “It’s great to see this widespread and ambitious commitment to phasing out coal power and ending support for new plants. “Less than a decade ago, more than 40% of the UK’s power was generated by coal – last year it was… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review
27 Oct 2021
Responding to the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “There are a number of welcome announcements in today’s Budget such as the proposed business rates exemption for renewables and storage technologies, the freeze on Carbon Price Support rates, confirmation of funding announced in last week’s Net Zero Strategy for offshore… Read more
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Energy Sector Makes Net Zero commitment
27 Oct 2021
The energy sector is today committing to investing in and delivering a net zero power system in the 2030s. The sector, which has led the way in reducing the UK’s carbon emissions, makes its pledge in a new report “Towards Net Zero emissions: the energy industry’s commitment to the climate, customers and jobs”, published in… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Govt nuclear funding announcement
26 Oct 2021
Responding to the Government’s announcement on new finance model to fund new nuclear power stations, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “Nuclear will play an important role in the mix as we look to fully decarbonise the power sector, as we know that the cheapest route to a secure, affordable energy system is one where… Read more
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Suppliers step up to help customers in need
26 Oct 2021
A new report, published today by Energy UK, shows how energy suppliers have worked to help their most vulnerable customers get the support and advice they need. 14 Suppliers, covering around 70% of the domestic market, signed up to Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment, which came into effect at the start of this year, Signatories pledged… Read more
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Energy UK responds to announcement on Heat & Buildings Strategy
19 Oct 2021
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the Heat & Buildings Strategy, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “Converting our homes to low carbon heating is a major challenge on the road to Net Zero but one that will help to deliver more comfortable houses heated with affordable clean energy, as well as providing better… Read more
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400,000 customers made switch in August
29 Sep 2021
Nearly 400,000 customers moved to a new supplier in August, Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures have shown. In total, 397,827 customers switched their supplier last month, which represents a 16% decrease in the numbers compared to August last year. So far this year nearly 3.8 million customers have changed supplier, a 3% decrease compared… Read more
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Energy UK statement on current energy situation
20 Sep 2021
Commenting on the current situation in the energy sector, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The energy sector is facing challenges due to an unprecedented combination of circumstances. However, we’re also very aware that this situation will be causing concern to customers. “We would like to reassure customers that that the supply of energy to… Read more
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Energy UK responds to CfD announcement
13 Sep 2021
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the latest Contracts for Difference round, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “The Contracts for Difference auctions have been instrumental in enabling the UK to become a world leader in renewable energy so the scale of this latest round is very welcome – as is the renewed inclusion… Read more
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Switching figures take a summer dip
19 Aug 2021
Over 452,000 customers moved to a new supplier in July, Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures have shown. This represents a 13% decrease in the numbers compared to July last year but a slight increase on the five-year monthly average of 449,000. So far this year a total of 3.4 million customers have changed supplier,… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Hydrogen Strategy
17 Aug 2021
Responding to today’s publication of the Government’s Hydrogen Strategy, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Hydrogen and CCUS are going to be incredibly valuable for sectors that will be difficult to decarbonise with electricity – and so we welcome that today’s Hydrogen Strategy takes an economy-wide approach to developing these innovative technologies. The UK… Read more
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Energy UK responds to green tariffs review
16 Aug 2021
Responding to the Government’s review into Green Tariffs and Call for Evidence on Third Party Intermediaries, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Consumer confidence in new services and products is an essential part of our transition to a smart, flexible and low-carbon energy system. So we would welcome more transparency over green tariffs… Read more
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Energy UK responds to IPCC report
9 Aug 2021
Responding to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report released today, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “Today’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report sets out the stark reality of the challenges we face from a changing climate. “The energy industry has led the way in decarbonising the UK economy and… Read more