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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
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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