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Energy UK responds to news of Government investment in energy efficiency measures
7 Jul 2020
Responding to news of Government investment in energy efficiency measures, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “The Chancellor has listened to businesses, including the energy industry, by making moves to secure a Green Recovery. “Energy efficiency measures are an essential part of this, as we outlined in our recent report, and can generate widespread… Read more
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New Energy UK CEO gets to work
6 Jul 2020
Emma Pinchbeck has today started work as the new chief executive of Energy UK, joining from RenewableUK, where she was deputy chief executive. News of Emma’s appointment was announced in January, since which time she has been on maternity leave, following the birth of her first child last autumn. Emma starts on a part-time basis… Read more
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Energy UK’s Audrey Gallacher comments on her appointment as Eurogas board member
26 Jun 2020
In response to her appointment to the Governing Board of Eurogas, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive said: “I am very pleased to be appointed to the board of Eurogas. Our country has a long history of cooperation with the EU on energy issues and we hope this will continue after Brexit. “Gas is… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the CCC’s Progress Report 2020
25 Jun 2020
Commenting on the Committee on Climate Change’s Progress Report 2020, Energy UK’s interim CEO Audrey Gallacher said: “This report underlines the crucial role the energy sector will play in a green economic recovery following the pandemic – not just in increasing still further the power we generate from low carbon sources but in enabling the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Citizens’ Climate Assembly interim briefing
23 Jun 2020
Respnding to the interim briefing from the assembly “Covid-19, recovery and the path to net zero”, Energy UK’s interim CEO, Audrey Gallacher said: “As today’s report highlights, we have an unprecedented opportunity to reshape our future and transform our entire economy and behaviours to meet our net-zero target and tackle climate change – while also delivering… Read more
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Energy can help power economic recovery
22 Jun 2020
A new report published today highlights the central role the energy sector can play in powering the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Rebuilding the UK economy: Fairer, cleaner, more resilient, which has been produced by Energy UK in partnership with PWC, identifies five policy areas which could provide the stimulus for jobs, investment and growth – with… Read more
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Electricity switching slows during lockdown
15 Jun 2020
Latest electricity switching figures from Energy UK – published today – show that over 410,000 customers switched supplier in May – down by 15% on May last year. The latest numbers also reveal that in the first five months of the year, nearly 2.5 million customers have moved to a new supplier, a 5% decrease… Read more
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Energy UK comments on EEIG energy efficiency infrastructure report
11 Jun 2020
In response to the Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group’s report on energy efficiency’s offer of a net zero-compatible stimulus and recovery –published today– Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said: “We’ve long called for a national energy efficiency programme for homes and businesses which would deliver swift returns through cutting bills by hundreds of pounds for… Read more
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Energy UK comments on The Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership 2020-2025 Workforce Renewal & Skills Strategy
9 Jun 2020
The Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership has today launched the 2020-2025 Workforce Renewal & Skills Strategy. This collaboration outlines how the sector will tackle the skills shortage and fill 277,000 vacancies. Commenting on the launch of the strategy, Energy UK’s Interim Chief Executive, Audrey Gallacher, said. “The energy and utilities sector has experienced a period of unprecedented… Read more
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EU and UK trade bodies call for an efficient future energy EU-UK relationship
3 Jun 2020
The British and Irish Chamber of Commerce, the European Federation of Energy Traders, the Electricity Association of Ireland, Energy UK, Eurelectric and WindEurope welcome the publication of the EU and the UK’s respective legal texts on the future EU-UK relationship, which represent a positive first step to achieve a successful deal on energy. We believe… Read more
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Energy UK responds to UK Government’s ETS proposal
2 Jun 2020
In response to the Government’s proposal for a new UK Emissions Trading System, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said: “We strongly support Government establishing a UK ETS linked to the EU ETS and back its efforts to agree this approach with the EU. This is the best long-term carbon pricing mechanism to continue driving decarbonisation… Read more
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Energy UK comments on news of renewables surpassing fossil fuels in electricity generation for the first time in Q1 2020
21 May 2020
In response to news of renewables surpassing fossil fuels in electricity generation for the first time in Q1 2020, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said: “It is fantastic that renewables have overtaken fossil fuels for the first time – with 40% of Britain’s power generated from renewables – in the first three months… Read more
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Powering the economic recovery
19 May 2020
Energy UK has today published a new paper on energy and the economic recovery, urging the Government to harness the potential of clean energy to deliver benefits for jobs, the economy and the environment. The paper ‘Powering the Nation: How clean energy can support the economic recovery‘ highlights the economic contribution of the sector – which… Read more
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Nearly half a million switch despite lockdown
18 May 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that nearly half a million customers (472,538) moved to a new supplier in April. This is a 29% decrease compared to April 2019 when a record breaking number of customers switched supplier (668,371). The latest figures bring the total number of switches to just… Read more
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Energy UK comments on additional funding from Government for ultra-rapid EV chargers in England
15 May 2020
In response to the Government’s additional funding for rapid charge-points in England, Energy UK’s chief interim executive, Audrey Gallacher, said: “Energy UK members are already installing charge-points in homes, businesses and public locations across the country – however this additional funding for ultra-rapid chargers is something we’ve been wanting to see as it will help establish… Read more
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Energy UK responds to updated guidance from BEIS on workplace safety
11 May 2020
In response to the publication of updated guidance from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on workplace safety, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, said: “We welcome this further guidance from the Government on how the country can safely resume further activities as we restart the economy. The energy sector has played a critical… Read more
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Energy UK responds to CCC letter to Prime Minister
6 May 2020
Responding to the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) letter to the Prime Minister on rebuilding the economy, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said: “The pandemic means that before too long we will face the challenge of kick-starting an economic recovery as well as meeting Net Zero. So, as the CCC letter makes clear,… Read more
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Nearly 600,000 switch in March
23 Apr 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that 589,297 customers moved to a new supplier last month, bringing the total number of switches to 1.6 million so far this year. While March 2020 is slightly down – by 4.3% – on March 2019, switching is still up by 10% so far this… Read more
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Come Together – Energy sector salutes NHS
17 Apr 2020
The energy industry came together yesterday to say thanks to the NHS in a special film organised by Energy UK, which showed workers from across the country joining in the now traditional Thursday applause for those on the front line of the fight against COVID-19. 34 companies – all involved in keeping the nation powered through… Read more
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Powering the nation and supporting customers
8 Apr 2020
On 19 March the energy sector agreed new measures with the Government to ensure customers are supported and remain supplied with energy through challenging times. These new measures include additional support for those most in need including prepayment customers. This agreement was signed by all UK domestic suppliers and will came into force immediately. The… Read more
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Update from Energy UK on the COVID-19 situation
3 Apr 2020
With the current lockdown in place, the energy industry has been working hard to ensure the lights are kept on and customers receive a reliable service. We are also very conscious of the difficulties some customers might face due to the current situation, particularly those customers in vulnerable circumstances. Energy UK, on behalf of our… Read more
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Energy UK comments on postponement of COP26
2 Apr 2020
On the postponement of COP26 due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Energy UK’s Director of External Affairs, Abbie Sampson said: “This is a difficult but understandable decision from the Government. We all want to see COP26 be the success it needs to be; so once we are able to move past the current global challenge posed… Read more
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Energy UK comments on additional support for customers during the COVID-19 outbreak
31 Mar 2020
An Energy UK spokesperson said: “We have been in contact with the Government, Ofgem and Citizens Advice on what actions, protections and practical steps suppliers can take to support customers during these challenging times. Suppliers will be doing all they can to identify customers in vulnerable circumstances and provide support where possible on a case-by-… Read more
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Electricity switching reaches one million in the first months of 2020
23 Mar 2020
Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that just over one million customers have switched so far in 2020 – up 20% on the same time last year. In February alone over half a million customers (558,836) moved to a new supplier– this is a 23% increase when compared to February 2019.… Read more