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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s announcement on new financial measures for suppliers
20 Jun 2022
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement on new financial measures for energy suppliers, Dan Alchin, Director of Regulation at Energy UK said: “We’ve long called for stronger measures to ensure that new suppliers entering the retail market have the right expertise and financial resilience to withstand a volatile environment. We also welcome moves to reduce the costs that… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement to end the Plug-In Car Grant Scheme
14 Jun 2022
Responding to the Government’s annoucement to end the Plug-In Car Grant, Energy UK’s Deputy Director of Policy, Charles Wood said: “The Plug-in Car Grant (PICG) has helped encourage motorists to switch to Electric Vehicles by levelling the purchase cost with petrol and diesel counterparts – particularly important given that transport is responsible for the biggest proportion of the… Read more
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Energy UK warns of windfall impact on generators and customers
8 Jun 2022
In a document published today, Energy UK warns of the impact a windfall tax could have on the UK’s long-term energy plans by increasing costs to customers and risking delivery of the Government’s own Energy Security Strategy. The strategy, released in April, sets out Government plans to rapidly grow the UK’s low carbon generation capacity… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Chancellor’s announcement of an enhanced customer support package
26 May 2022
Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement of an enhanced customer support package, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas, said: “We’re very pleased that the Government has responded to calls from our sector, and consumer groups, by announcing significant extra support to help energy customers, especially those in the most vulnerable situations. “The Chancellor deserves credit… Read more
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April switching figures revealed
24 May 2022
April’s electricity switching figures, published today by Energy UK, show a small rise compared to the previous month – although numbers remain low compared to the same time last year. Last month 130,585 customers switched to a new supplier, a small rise compared to March (108,164) but still an 80% decrease compared to April 2021.… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the announcement of a forthcoming Energy Security Bill in the Queen’s Speech
10 May 2022
Responding to the announcement of a forthcoming Energy Security Bill in the Queen’s Speech, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas, said: “It’s really good news to see the inclusion of an Energy Security Bill in the Queen’s Speech, as we have been calling for. It’s vital to have the legislation and frameworks in place… Read more
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Energy UK looks for Queen’s Speech to fit the Bill
6 May 2022
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech next Tuesday (May 10th), Energy UK is calling for the inclusion of an Energy Bill to drive forward the creation of a modern, flexible, low carbon energy system which can deliver value for customers and play a crucial role in enabling the UK to meet its climate change targets. There… Read more
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Switching stays subdued
25 Apr 2022
March’s electricity switching figures, published today by Energy UK, confirm that the number of customers changing providers remains low. 108,164 customers switched supplier during March, which is a 83% fall compared to the same month last year, but a small increase on February’s figure (96,242). This continues the pattern seen over recent months as… Read more
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Energy UK hosts roundtable on business energy costs
20 Apr 2022
Energy UK is hosting a roundtable today (Wednesday February 20) with UK business trade associations to discuss the impact of the ongoing gas crisis on the business sector. The virtual event will be attended by 15 trade bodies representing different sectors across the UK economy, covering both large industrial users and SMEs. Energy UK’s Chair,… Read more
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Siobhan Kenny steps In
8 Apr 2022
Energy UK has announced the appointment of Siobhan Kenny MBE as Interim Chief Operating Officer while its Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, goes on maternity leave to have her second child. Siobhan will support the existing team of Directors and Members throughout 2022. Siobhan joins Energy UK next week, having previously been Chief Executive Officer at… Read more
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Updated response from Energy UK to Energy Security Strategy
7 Apr 2022
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the Energy Security Strategy, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Our industry is committed to delivering a Net Zero power system during the next decade and the ambitions and targets set out in the Strategy will help us deliver that. “The quickest and cheapest route to ensuring UK energy… Read more
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Slow start to switching in 2022
18 Feb 2022
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures show that only 94,428 customers moved to a new supplier in January – a 73% decrease compared to the equivalent period in 2021. This is the lowest monthly figure since Energy UK started publishing these in 2013 and follows the pattern seen in the last few months of 2021… Read more
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Smart way to support vulnerable customers
11 Feb 2022
A new guide published today by Energy UK highlights how suppliers are using smart prepayment meters (PPMs) to identify when vulnerable customers may need extra support. As part of the industry’s ongoing Vulnerability Commitment, Energy UK has been working with suppliers to produce practical examples of how they can identify and help customers who… Read more
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Energy UK responds to BEIS’s statement on Contracts for Difference
9 Feb 2022
Responding to Kwasi Kwarteng’s statement on the Contracts for Difference scheme, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “We are delighted with the Government’s decision to move to annual CfD auctions, which we have long advocated for as we transition to Net Zero. The CfD scheme has been critical to facilitating investment in renewable energy and… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s Price cap announcement
3 Feb 2022
Responding to Ofgem’s Price cap announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “A steep rise in the price cap had been widely predicted and we know a £700 increase will be extremely worrying news for many people. “The record international wholesale gas price rises seen since the last price cap has led to… Read more
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Energy UK responds to ‘Decarbonising heat in homes’ report
3 Feb 2022
Responding to the report by BEIS Select Committee on ‘Decarbonising heat in homes’, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “We welcome this report and its recommendations, including the need for a clear roadmap to be set out for heat this year. Heating our homes generates equivalent emissions to those produced by petrol and diesel… Read more
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Energy UK urges Government to help customers
2 Feb 2022
Ahead of Ofgem’s price cap announcement tomorrow, Energy UK is pressing the Government to take urgent action to protect customers from a sharp increase in bills caused by record wholesale gas prices. Sector analysts are projecting an increase from the current price cap level – £1277 a year for a typical household – to around… Read more
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The Young Energy Professionals Forum partners with Fuel Bank Foundation to support those in fuel crisis.
1 Feb 2022
The Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum is partnering up with Fuel Bank Foundation to support families across Britain who are struggling to pay their energy bills. With the wider cost of living crisis hitting the UK, now more than ever households are struggling to pay their bills, leaving vulnerable customers at risk of losing their… Read more
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Tributes paid to Audrey Gallacher OBE
25 Jan 2022
It is with great sadness that Energy UK confirms the passing of Audrey Gallacher OBE, who died on Saturday 22 January after a long battle with cancer. Audrey served as Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy of Energy UK, having joined the Association in 2016. In 2021, she received an OBE for her outstanding contribution… Read more
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Switching remains down at year end
18 Jan 2022
The number of customers changing to a new supplier remained low in December 2021 with only 172,408 customers making the move, according to Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures. This represents a 63% decrease compared to the same period last year. This follows a similarly steep fall in November 2021 when only 139,070 customers changed… Read more
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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