All news
Media enquiries
Tel: 020 7747 2959
Email: press@energy-uk.org.uk
Follow us
Please note that these contact details are for media only and Energy UK cannot assist with or respond to individual customer enquiries or complaints. If you are a customer, please go here for further information.
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Energy UK responds to PAC’s Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme report
1 Dec 2021
Energy UK’s CEO Emma Pinchbeck responds to the Public Accounts Committee’s ‘Green Home Grant Voucher Scheme‘s report, which revealed the scheme “underperformed badly.” She said: “Making all our homes energy efficient is essential if we are to reach Net Zero. Doing so will deliver widespread benefits – reducing emissions but also cutting bills and improving… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to the Powering Ahead report
1 Dec 2021
Responding to the Powering Ahead report, published today by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s Chief Executive said: “As the report points out, the energy industry has led the way in reducing the UK’s emissions by moving rapidly to low carbon sources of power – but essentially we still have… Read more
-
Switching slow down
30 Nov 2021
The number of customers changing suppliers is falling significantly, according to Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures for September and October. Last month 434,000 customers switched supplier – a 27% fall compared to October 2020 and well below the five-year average figure of 608,000 for what is usually the busiest month of the year. In… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to Govt Contracts for Difference announcement
25 Nov 2021
Responding to the Government’s Contracts for Difference auction announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The UK’s flagship Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme has dramatically increased renewable energy capacity while significantly reducing costs and we welcome the Government’s decision to ringfence funding for tidal power in the upcoming auction. In our report ‘Towards Net Zero… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to PM’s announcement on electric vehicle charge points
22 Nov 2021
Responding to the PM’s annoucement on EV charge points, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “We welcome today’s announcement as something we have long called for. It’s clearly the right move to ensure that new homes and offices are fit for our low carbon future, which includes the installation of electric vehicle chargepoints at the time of construction… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to Bulb entering special administration
22 Nov 2021
Responding to news that Bulb is to enter special administration, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The news underlines the huge difficulties facing energy retailers at present. Record wholesale prices mean that suppliers are losing millions of pounds serving their customers right now and so, as well as Bulb planning to enter special administration, we… Read more
-
Young Energy Professionals speak up on Net Zero
9 Nov 2021
As COP26 continues, a new survey has highlighted the views of young energy professionals on the Net Zero target and whether they think current progress and polices are matching up to the Government’s climate change ambitions. The survey has been published by the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum, a network designed to bring together new and… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to Govt coal phase out announcement
4 Nov 2021
Responding to the Government’s coal phase out announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “It’s great to see this widespread and ambitious commitment to phasing out coal power and ending support for new plants. “Less than a decade ago, more than 40% of the UK’s power was generated by coal – last year it was… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review
27 Oct 2021
Responding to the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “There are a number of welcome announcements in today’s Budget such as the proposed business rates exemption for renewables and storage technologies, the freeze on Carbon Price Support rates, confirmation of funding announced in last week’s Net Zero Strategy for offshore… Read more
-
Energy Sector Makes Net Zero commitment
27 Oct 2021
The energy sector is today committing to investing in and delivering a net zero power system in the 2030s. The sector, which has led the way in reducing the UK’s carbon emissions, makes its pledge in a new report “Towards Net Zero emissions: the energy industry’s commitment to the climate, customers and jobs”, published in… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to Govt nuclear funding announcement
26 Oct 2021
Responding to the Government’s announcement on new finance model to fund new nuclear power stations, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “Nuclear will play an important role in the mix as we look to fully decarbonise the power sector, as we know that the cheapest route to a secure, affordable energy system is one where… Read more
-
Suppliers step up to help customers in need
26 Oct 2021
A new report, published today by Energy UK, shows how energy suppliers have worked to help their most vulnerable customers get the support and advice they need. 14 Suppliers, covering around 70% of the domestic market, signed up to Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment, which came into effect at the start of this year, Signatories pledged… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to announcement on Heat & Buildings Strategy
19 Oct 2021
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the Heat & Buildings Strategy, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “Converting our homes to low carbon heating is a major challenge on the road to Net Zero but one that will help to deliver more comfortable houses heated with affordable clean energy, as well as providing better… Read more
-
400,000 customers made switch in August
29 Sep 2021
Nearly 400,000 customers moved to a new supplier in August, Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures have shown. In total, 397,827 customers switched their supplier last month, which represents a 16% decrease in the numbers compared to August last year. So far this year nearly 3.8 million customers have changed supplier, a 3% decrease compared… Read more
-
Energy UK statement on current energy situation
20 Sep 2021
Commenting on the current situation in the energy sector, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The energy sector is facing challenges due to an unprecedented combination of circumstances. However, we’re also very aware that this situation will be causing concern to customers. “We would like to reassure customers that that the supply of energy to… Read more
-
Energy UK responds to CfD announcement
13 Sep 2021
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the latest Contracts for Difference round, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “The Contracts for Difference auctions have been instrumental in enabling the UK to become a world leader in renewable energy so the scale of this latest round is very welcome – as is the renewed inclusion… Read more