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Consumers paying price of Government’s inaction on leaky homes, says Energy UK
31 Oct 2022
Energy UK is urging the new Government to ramp up support for the energy efficiency of buildings in the next Budget, to stop households paying more than they need to for energy and to permanently bring down bills. High energy bills have been driven by the volatile price of gas, which heats 80% of UK… Read more
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Good Energy signs up to Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment
26 Oct 2022
Good Energy has joined 11 other retail energy suppliers in signing up to Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment. The voluntary commitment was established in 2021 by Energy UK, to improve the support available for vulnerable customers. Signatories have committed to drive continuous improvement in support for customers in vulnerable circumstances based on three key principles: accessibility,… Read more
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Energy UK questions preferential treatment for oil and gas over low carbon energy
24 Oct 2022
Energy UK has criticised proposals to impose a revenue cap on low carbon generators, highlighting its threat to the investment needed to safeguard the country’s energy security, reduce its dependence on expensive gas and cut customer bills. The proposals are contained in the Energy Prices Bill, which is currently going through Parliament and will be… Read more
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Shortlisted nominees announced for this year’s Young Energy Professional’s Awards
19 Oct 2022
The Young Energy Professionals Forum (YEP Forum) has today revealed the shortlisted nominees for its annual awards, which recognises the achievements of individuals with under ten years’ experience in the sector. Judged by an expert panel, award categories include Consumer Champion, Diversity and Inclusion, Rising Star, Team of the Year and YEP of the Year.… Read more
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Energy conference looks to the future
13 Oct 2022
Energy UK hosts its annual conference today (Thursday October 13th) at One Birdcage Walk, Westminster featuring a high-powered gathering of expert speakers and panellists. This year’s theme is titled: “Beyond the crisis – towards a fairer future” and panels will be discussing the contribution that policy, tech and innovation and investment, respectively, can play towards… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s new Energy Prices Bill
12 Oct 2022
Responding to the Government’s new Energy Prices Bill, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas, said: “We welcome the Energy Prices Bill as it will legislate the much-needed support that the Government has announced to help alleviate some of the immediate financial pressures that millions of households and businesses are already facing as a result of… Read more
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Energy UK responds to National Grid’s Winter Outlook reports
6 Oct 2022
Responding to National Grid’s Winter Outlook reports published today, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Charles Wood, said: “Both the National Grid Gas and Electricity System Operator’s Winter Outlooks are clear that there should be sufficient resources to ensure security of supply over the next few months – although we do note that there will continue to… Read more
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Five things people should know about energy bills before October 1st 2022
28 Sep 2022
Energy UK has highlighted five things for customers to be aware of in advance of the new price cap coming into force on Saturday (October 1st). Although the Government’s Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), announced last month, will cap bills at a much lower level than had initially been indicated – in addition to the assistance… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s Market Compliance Review
27 Sep 2022
Responding to Ofgem’s review of how energy suppliers help customers in payment difficulties, Energy UK’s Director of Advocacy, Dhara Vyas said: “The steep rise in energy bills over the past year has led to a big increase in the number of customers struggling to pay their bills and seeking help from their suppliers. Ofgem’s… Read more
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Last call for nominations for the Young Energy Professional Awards
23 Sep 2022
Nominations are closing soon for the Young Energy Professional (YEP) Awards, recognising up and coming talent across the energy industry. Now in its eighth year, the YEP Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the contribution and achievements of individuals with under ten years’ experience in the energy sector. Industry experts will judge this year’s six… Read more
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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