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Energy UK responds to the Chancellor’s statement and Growth Plan
23 Sep 2022
Responding to the Chancellor’s statement and Growth Plan announced this morning, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas said: “Energy UK welcomes the Chancellor’s statement and Growth Plan announced today, confirming the economic support that will help households and businesses manage their energy bills this winter. However, in order to prevent future price shocks, the country must… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s plans to help cut energy bills for businesses
21 Sep 2022
In response to the Government’s plans to help cut energy bills for businesses, Energy UK’s Director of Regulation, Dan Alchin said: “Energy UK welcomes support from Government to help business customers with energy bills this winter with the new Energy Relief Scheme announced today. Business energy suppliers will continue to work closely with Government to ensure… Read more
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Energy UK publishes ECO+ plan to stimulate growth and boost energy efficiency in UK homes
21 Sep 2022
Energy UK has published proposals for a new energy efficiency scheme which would help households reduce their energy bills in the long-term, whilst strengthening the UK’s security of supply and boosting economic growth. In its new report, ECO+: The energy industry’s proposal for powering up the domestic energy efficiency market, the trade body outlines how… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Prime Minister’s statement on energy
8 Sep 2022
In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement on energy, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas said: “Energy UK has been calling for intervention to match the scale of this crisis so we very much welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement and immediate focus on energy. “We hope it will help ease the worries customers were facing… Read more
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Energy UK calls for Covid-style support for business customers
2 Sep 2022
Energy UK has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the new Prime Minister starting work next week, setting out possible measures which could help non-domestic customers facing steep rises in their energy costs. While domestic customers are facing a big increase in bills, which was confirmed by Ofgem’s price cap announcement last week,… Read more
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Energy UK backs scheme to reduce power costs
1 Sep 2022
Energy UK is backing a plan which could cut bills for households and non-domestic customers by reducing the costs paid to low carbon electricity generators. The proposals could reduce energy bills by between an estimated £10.8-£18 billion per annum from next year – which would equate to a £150-£250 saving for a typical household, in… Read more
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Energy UK responds to price cap announcement
26 Aug 2022
In response to Ofgem’s announcement on the price cap this morning, Energy UK’s Director of Regulation, Dan Alchin, said: “This rise, while widely predicted, will be hugely worrying to customers. We know many customers are already struggling with energy bills and other costs and for millions of households, these latest increases will be simply unaffordable.… Read more
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Energy UK details suppliers’ customer support schemes
23 Aug 2022
Energy UK has detailed a range of support schemes and initiatives that have been put in place by suppliers to help customers at a time of sharply rising bills. As well as building on existing industry schemes like the Warm Home Discount and Energy Company Obligation and increasing the help already provided through payment holidays,… Read more
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Energy UK sets out proposals for tackling high energy bills
18 Aug 2022
Energy UK has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer setting out proposals for cutting the cost of energy for households over the coming winter and beyond. The next price cap, which comes into force at the start of October, is predicted to exceed £3,500 (rising from the current £1,971), so the energy industry is… Read more
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Energy UK statement following meeting with Government to discuss energy bills
11 Aug 2022
Following today’s meeting, Dhara Vyas, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, said: “The latest bill projections for this winter are extremely worrying: both the Government and the energy sector know that we need to work together and act quickly to put in more support for them. “While energy suppliers continue to do all they can to… Read more
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Energy UK statement following meeting with Government to discuss energy bills
11 Aug 2022
Following today’s meeting, Dhara Vyas, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, said: “The latest bill projections for this winter are extremely worrying: both the Government and the energy sector know that we need to work together and act quickly to put in more support for them. “While energy suppliers continue to do all they can to… Read more
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Energy UK responds to BEIS Committee report on Energy pricing and the future of the Energy Market
26 Jul 2022
Responding to BEIS Select Committee’s report on energy pricing and the future of the energy market, Energy UK’s Director of Regulation, Daniel Alchin said: “With energy bills projected to rise by even more than had been predicted, the report is right to say that the Government needs to look again at the existing support package… Read more
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Energy UK announces award to honour Audrey Gallacher
22 Jul 2022
A new award paying tribute to Audrey Gallacher OBE will recognise individuals from a non-academic route into the energy industry, it has been announced. The Audrey Gallacher Award for Excellence will be an addition to the annual Young Energy Professionals Awards, which showcase up and coming talent across industry each year. It will recognise an outstanding… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Sizewell C decision
20 Jul 2022
Responding to news that the Government has granted planning consent for Sizewell C nuclear power station, Adam Berman, Deputy Director, Energy UK, said: “Increasing the supply of domestic low carbon electricity is key to reaching our energy security and net zero targets. This decision is welcome news as nuclear power has a vital role to play… Read more
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New Power Generation
15 Jul 2022
Energy UK has published a report setting out the challenges – and potential reforms – that should be considered by a forthcoming Government review of the electricity market. With the electricity sector undergoing a fundamental transformation, the Government’s Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) will consider whether reform is needed in order to help the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s review on customer direct debits
13 Jul 2022
Responding to latest findings from Ofgem’s review on customer direct debits, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas said: “Steep rises in energy bills have meant big increases in direct debit payments, which can also be triggered by changes in tariffs, high debit balances or an updated meter read. Given the situation, it’s right for… Read more
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Winter bill predictions require further Government intervention, warns Energy UK
12 Jul 2022
With the latest projections from Cornwall Insight pointing to the next price cap exceeding £3,300 this winter, Energy UK is calling the Government to again look at actions that could reduce customer bills. These could include removing VAT from bills, moving existing levies onto general taxation and seeing whether other costs can be spread over a… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the results for the 4th round of the Contracts for Difference scheme
7 Jul 2022
Responding to today’s Government announcement on the results of the latest Contracts for Difference auction, Energy UK’s Deputy Director of Policy, Adam Berman said: “It’s great news to see these contracts awarded to expand the supply of clean, domestic electricity generation while continuing to drive down the cost for customers. “With customer bills at record levels, and… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s Energy Security Bill announcement
6 Jul 2022
Responding to the Government’s Energy Security Bill announcement, Energy UK’s director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas said: “The energy industry is ready to deliver an affordable, clean power system that will benefit consumers and the UK economy. The Energy Security Bill will help to ensure the UK’s long-term energy supply and a cheaper and cleaner system overall.… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Citizens Advice’s energy star rating report
1 Jul 2022
Responding to the Citizens Advice energy star rating report, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas said: “Rising energy prices and the ongoing effects of the cost-of-living crisis mean more people than ever are contacting their energy supplier for help and advice. Over the past few months, these companies have experienced unprecedented call volumes and record-breaking… Read more
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Energy industry hopes to turn the TIDE on diversity with new Taskforce
30 Jun 2022
A new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) taskforce is being launched today to drive industry-wide action to improve diversity across the energy sector. Spearheaded by Energy UK, Ofgem and ENA, the TIDE (Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in Energy) Taskforce will bring together leading experts across industry to combine cross-sector insights, building on the existing work… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Climate Change Committee’s 2022 Progress Report to Parliament
29 Jun 2022
Responding to the Climate Change Committee’s 2022 Progress Report to Parliament, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas said: The Climate Change Committee’s latest progress report serves as a sharp reminder that the Government’s ambitious Net Zero target must be backed by policy and action to deliver. Taking action to reach Net Zero emissions will help… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the National Audit Office’s report on the Energy Supplier Market
22 Jun 2022
Responding to the National Audit Office’s (NAO) report on the energy supplier market, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas said: “Both the industry and consumer groups had long raised concerns about the regulation of new suppliers and as the National Audit Office report makes clear, Ofgem should have been quicker to respond to these.… Read more
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May switching figures published
21 Jun 2022
May’s electricity switching figures, published today by Energy UK, show a small fall compared to the previous month – with numbers also remaining low compared to the same time last year. Last month 92,331 customers switched to a new supplier, a decrease compared to April (130,585) and a 78% fall compared to May 2021. Last… Read more