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Speakers announced for new electrification conference
2 Mar 2026
Electrifying our economy, from data centres to transport to industry, is crucial for our country’s future; to ensure energy security, bring down bills and drive economic growth. A new half-day conference, hosted by Energy UK in partnership with SSE Energy Solutions, will bring together business leaders, politicians, policymakers and experts to discuss the opportunities and… Read more
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Energy UK raises alarm over £5.5 billion energy debt crisis
26 Feb 2026
Unprecedented levels of customer debt and arrears are threatening the future of the retail energy market and will continue to escalate without coordinated intervention across Government and industry, Energy UK has warned. The sector trade association’s latest report, Energy debt: Everyone pays, reveals the scale of household energy debt, which has more than doubled over the last three years to reach £5.5 billion. … Read more
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Energy UK responds to April 2026 price cap reduction
25 Feb 2026
Commenting on Ofgem’s announced energy price cap reduction, Energy UK Chief Executive Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s reduction in the energy price cap is a welcome first step by the Government toward providing meaningful support for households, helping make it more affordable for people to keep their homes safe, comfortable, and warm. “While everyone should see… Read more
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Energy UK and CBI join forces to call for urgent action on cutting business energy costs
22 Feb 2026
The UK’s leading business and energy trade bodies have come together to warn that persistently high business energy costs are threatening the UK’s global competitiveness, dampening investment plans and putting the brakes on the country’s growth ambitions. A new joint report from Energy UK and the CBI is calling on the Government to deliver a robust national strategy to cut business energy costs – moving beyond short-term crisis… Read more
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Final countdown for remaining RTS customers
16 Feb 2026
146,000 Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) customers are being urged to take immediate action as the phase out of the RTS signal enters its final stage, ahead of targeted completion this summer. The carefully managed phase out process – under which the RTS signal is switched off for groups of customers at a time – will… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Allocation Round 7 onshore wind and solar results
10 Feb 2026
Responding to the non-offshore technologies results of the Government’s Allocation Round 7 under the Contracts for Difference scheme, Energy UK CEO Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s auction results mark another positive step towards a clean power system, with record capacity procured across non-offshore wind technologies. This builds on the success of last month’s offshore wind auction… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Clean Industry Bonus and Fair Work Charter decisions
4 Feb 2026
Responding to the Government’s reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) and the introduction of a Fair Work Charter ahead of the next Allocation Round 8 (AR8) of Contracts for Difference, Head of Industrial Strategy at Energy UK Rachel Cary said: “Investment in clean energy will not only deliver secure, low-carbon power to consumers, but… Read more
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Joint mission launched to build the skills and workforce for the future energy system
3 Feb 2026
Energy UK and Energy & Utility Skills have launched a joint mission to tackle the key workforce and skills challenges facing the energy sector and its supply chains. As the voice of the industry with members across the whole energy system including power, retail energy, heat, transport and flexibility, Energy UK will work with businesses,… Read more
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Energy UK responds to new smart meter standards
30 Jan 2026
Responding to Ofgem’s decision on smart meter guaranteed standards of performance, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Policy (Customers), Ned Hammond said: “Smart meters are an essential part of the current and future energy system. Through real-time measurement, they allow customers to monitor their energy usage and see where they can make savings. Time-of-use tariffs can also help customers reduce bills, one of the many benefits from… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes new protections for heat network customers
27 Jan 2026
Responding to the Government’s announcement of new protections for heat network customers, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Ensuring households on heat networks are protected in the same way as other energy customers will raise standards across Britain’s thousands of existing heat networks and lay a foundation from which the sector can grow. Last… Read more
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Energy UK responds to publication of the Warm Homes Plan
21 Jan 2026
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Warm Homes Plan, Energy UK’s CEO Dhara Vyas said: “Supporting better access to clean heat systems, solar panels, batteries and insulation will help millions of households across the UK bring down their energy bills. “£15 billion is a substantial commitment, and it’s great to see the plan has… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the latest results of the Government’s seventh Contract for Difference auction
14 Jan 2026
Responding to the offshore technologies results of the Government’s Allocation Round 7 auction under the Contract for Difference scheme, Energy UK’s CEO Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s auction results will deliver critical national infrastructure that will strengthen our energy security and deliver lower bills, as well as provide jobs, investment, and economic growth right across Great… Read more