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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