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Energy UK comments on the publication of the Generation 2050 Manifesto
23 Nov 2020
In response to the publication of the Generation 2050 Manifesto, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “Today’s young professionals are the future leaders of the energy transition so it is fantastic to see ‘Generation 2050’ champion universal access to energy, investment in technology and infrastructure plus immediate action on climate change. “We must take… Read more
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Energy UK comments on Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan
17 Nov 2020
In response to the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s chief executive said: “We can only reach the Net Zero target with efforts on all fronts, so we welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment in the 10 Point Plan today. The energy industry will power delivery on most of the Prime Minister’s bold… Read more
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Nearly five million customers switch so far in 2020
13 Nov 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – show that 591,156 customers moved to a new supplier in October, only 6% down on the same month last year. Nearly 5 million customers (4,998,611) have switched supplier so far this year, which is 7% lower than at this point in 2019. Emma Pinchbeck, Energy… Read more
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Switching slows down in 2020
19 Oct 2020
The latest monthly electricity switching figures from Energy UK, published today, reveal that 488,780 customers moved to a new supplier last month. Although this figure represents a 19% decrease on September 2019, 4.4 million customers have switched supplier so far this year, only 7% down on the same time last year. Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s… Read more
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Outfox the Market and Green sign up to the Energy Switch Guarantee
14 Oct 2020
Outfox the Market and Green have become the newest members of the Energy Switch Guarantee, an industry initiative – launched in 2016 by Energy UK – to ensure switching is simple, speedy and safe for consumers. The Guarantee which covers around 80% of the market provides consumers with the confidence that their switch will be… Read more
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Energy UK makes a virtual out of necessity
13 Oct 2020
Energy UK hosts its first ever virtual annual conference this week (Thursday October 15th) with a stellar line up of expert speakers and panellists gathering online to discuss, in the light of COVID-19, the role the sector will play in a Green Recovery focused on the Net Zero target. ‘Powering the Recovery’ is the theme… Read more
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Energy UK publishes guide to help London businesses to embrace electric vehicles
8 Oct 2020
A new guide has been launched today by Energy UK to help fleets and businesses in Greater London to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). The guide, ‘Connecting your Fleet’, provides clear advice to help London businesses understand the impact of EV charging on power supply and explains options to minimise the cost and complexity of a… Read more
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Energy UK comments on the Prime Minister’s Build Back Greener announcement
5 Oct 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s Build Back Greener announcement Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “The UK’s power sector has reduced emissions by nearly 70%, but we know we need to go further and faster on the road to Net Zero. The energy industry will work with Government to turn our world-leading low carbon… Read more
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Energy industry’s best and brightest celebrated at Young Energy Professionals Awards
2 Oct 2020
Winners of Energy UK’s Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards 2020 were announced last night at a ceremony held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Annual YEP Awards, now in its sixth year, celebrate and recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of energy sector professionals with less than 10 years’ experience. The ceremony, watched by… Read more
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Energy UK comments on the launch of Government’s Green Homes Grant
30 Sep 2020
Commenting on the Green Homes Grant scheme launched by the Government today, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “Building back better can begin at home. Improving the energy efficiency of our houses makes them healthier and more comfortable to live in and can cut hundreds of pounds a year off bills – all while… Read more
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Energy UK comments on proposed smart metering modifications
18 Sep 2020
Commenting on proposed smart metering modifications in relation to the role of networks, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Given their critical role in enabling us to continue the transition to net zero at lowest cost to consumers, Energy UK continues to strongly support both the roll out of smart meters across the UK and… Read more
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Nearly half a million switch in August
17 Sep 2020
The latest switching figures from Energy UK, published today, show that nearly half a million (471,441) customers switched supplier last month. This is 17% fewer than in August 2019 and brings the total number of switches to nearly four million (3,918,675) so far in 2020 – 5% lower than this time last year. Emma Pinchbeck,… Read more
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Energy UK comments on Hitachi announcement on UK new nuclear projects
16 Sep 2020
Commenting on today’s announcement from Hitachi that they will end business operations of UK nuclear power station construction projects, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 will require a mix of low carbon technologies. Despite the disappointing news from Hitachi, there are still nuclear projects in the pipeline, and these are in… Read more
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Continuing to work safely together during COVID-19
11 Sep 2020
As governments across the UK and Ireland manage regional lockdowns, ease restrictions with more people returning to the workplace, and consider the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, Energy Networks Association and Energy UK members have reaffirmed their commitments to protect those most in need, keep colleagues and customers safe and their energy flowing. From… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the findings of the Climate Assembly
10 Sep 2020
Responding to the findings of the Climate Assembly, Energy UK’s Deputy Chief Executive and advisor to the Assembly, Audrey Gallacher said: “It’s great to see the Assembly’s strong belief that reaching the Net Zero target is not only vital but achievable – and in way that can deliver widespread benefits for the UK. There’s a… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Scottish Government’s 2020-21 Programme
1 Sep 2020
Responding to the Scottish Government’s 2020-2021 Programme for Government, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “We welcome the Scottish Government’s focus on making our homes fit for a low carbon future – essential to reaching the 2045 Net Zero target. Installing energy efficiency measures and low carbon heating systems will create thousands of new… Read more
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Energy UK comments on the CCUS business models consultation outcome
17 Aug 2020
Commenting on the Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): business models consultation outcome published by BEIS today, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “The deployment of Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) and low-carbon hydrogen are crucial to reaching net-zero emissions across the economy by 2050. There is a genuine opportunity for the UK… Read more
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Switching continues to recover
13 Aug 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures show that the number of customers switching supplier is continuing to recover after falls during the early months of the pandemic. In July 2020, a total of 519,700 customers switched – a 17% increase compared to June and only 1% down on the same month last year. So far this… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem price cap announcement
7 Aug 2020
Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “Today’s announcement reflects another significant fall in wholesale costs since Ofgem set the current price cap. Most of the average bill is made up of costs outside suppliers’ direct control and buying energy accounts for the biggest share of these. “Since the COVID-19… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Green Home Grants details
4 Aug 2020
Responding to the announcement of further details on the Government’s Green Home Grants scheme, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “Improving the energy efficiency of our homes will benefit customers by making them healthier and more comfortable to live in and cutting hundreds of pounds off bills – while also reducing emissions and creating… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Prime Minister’s announcement on investment in hydrogen and CCUS
22 Jul 2020
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The Committee on Climate Change advises that the UK needs hydrogen and CCUS to achieve Net Zero, particularly for sectors that are difficult to decarbonise like heavy industry, so the Government’s announcement today is welcome. “Our recent report on the Green Recovery,… Read more
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Energy UK comments on Government plans to boost battery storage
14 Jul 2020
Commenting on Government plans to remove barriers in the planning system to support development of battery storage projects, an Energy UK spkesperson said: “Battery storage will play a crucial role in helping us develop a flexible, Net Zero electricity system. It is therefore good to see the Government recognising calls for action and acting to remove disproportionate… Read more
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Switching goes up for the first time since lockdown
13 Jul 2020
Energy UK’s latest monthly electricity switching figures reveal that 450,000 customers switched supplier in June – up 1% on June 2019. This marks the first time since the beginning of the lockdown that there is a slight increase in switching numbers in a month, when compared to the same month in 2019. Close to 3 million… Read more
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Energy UK comments on Ofgem’s RIIO-2 Draft Determinations
9 Jul 2020
Commenting to Ofgem’s RIIO-2 Draft Determinations, an Energy UK spokesperson said: “Networks have a critical role to play in the transition towards a low carbon, digital, flexible and more diverse energy system, something which we have recently reiterated in our report “Rebuilding the UK economy”published jointly with PwC. “It’s right that Ofgem’s proposals focus on Net… Read more