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Statement from Energy UK on COVID-19

17 Mar 2020

Audrey Gallacher, chief executive of Energy UK said:   “As providers of essential services and critical infrastructure, the energy industry has well-practised contingency plans in order to ensure the delivery of services.    “These are extraordinary circumstances and the industry is working closely with the Government on a daily basis to ensure there is no disruption… Read more

Special Business Readiness Bulletin – Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for businesses and employers

13 Mar 2020

Energy UK responds to BEIS Q4 2019 statistics on smart meter installations

12 Mar 2020

In response to the publication of Q4 2019 Smart Meter Statistics in Great Britain, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said: “Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters and they are revolutionising our energy system. They are an essential national infrastructure upgrade delivering benefits for customers, the environment and our economy… Read more

Energy UK comments on the Budget

11 Mar 2020

Responding to today’s Budget, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said: “The Budget rightly addresses the current extraordinary circumstances but meeting the Net Zero target and tackling climate change over the coming years and decades also requires urgent action.    “We welcome funding for Electric Vehicles infrastructure, developing Carbon Capture and Storage and supporting… Read more

Energy UK welcomes funding for low carbon transport

4 Mar 2020

Welcoming today’s Government announcement on funding for developing low carbon transport, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said: “We welcome the Government’s support for further developing low carbon transport such as electric vehicles (EVs). Low carbon transport, and the way we power it, will play a crucial role if we are to reach Net… Read more

Energy UK responds to Carbon Brief emissions fall analysis

3 Mar 2020

Responding to Carbon Brief’s latest analysis showing the fall in the UK’s carbon emissions over the past decade, Energy UK’s interim chief executive Audrey Gallacher said: That the UK’s carbon emissions have fallen by almost a third over the last decade, to the lowest level since 1888, shows how quickly the energy sector has been… Read more

Energy UK responds to onshore wind story

2 Mar 2020

Responding to today’s onshore wind story, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said: “In line with Energy UK’s long-standing position, we welcome greater support for onshore wind – one of the lowest-cost, low carbon technologies – which can now play a pivotal role in helping us reach our net-zero target and deliver benefits for… Read more

Igloo Energy signs up to ESG

28 Feb 2020

Commenting on Igloo Energy joining the Energy Switch Guarantee, Pamela Taylor, Independent Chair of the Energy Switch Guarantee, said: “It is fantastic that the Energy Switch Guarantee continues to grow and I am delighted to welcome Igloo Energy on board. “With a record 6.4 million switching last year – an average of 12 switches every minute… Read more

Energy UK welcomes energy’s inclusion in EU negotiations

27 Feb 2020

Responding to the Government’s paper setting out the UK’s Approach to negotiations on Future Relationship with the EU, Energy UK’s interim chief executive Audrey Gallacher said:  “In the year that the UK hosts COP26, Energy UK is pleased to see that energy is part of the negotiations on the future trade agreement between the UK… Read more

Time to get on the front foot for flexible future

26 Feb 2020

A new report published today urges the Government to step up progress with unleashing the potential of flexibility to deliver benefits for customers and the entire energy system. The report produced by Energy UK, in partnership with The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and BEAMA, will be launched at a Breakfast Briefing this morning featuring… Read more

Carry on Switching in 2020

20 Feb 2020

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that nearly 450,000 customers moved to a new supplier last month. This represents an increase of 17% compared with January last year (382,665) and follows hot on the heels of 2019’s record figure, when 6.4 million customers switched.  In total, 446,750 customers switched in… Read more

Energy Switch Guarantee welcomes new members

11 Feb 2020

ESB Energy and Green Network Energy have joined the Energy Switch Guarantee (ESG), an industry initiative –set up by Energy UK in 2016 – to make switching simple, speedy and safe for consumers. Research from the Energy Switch Guarantee, which covers around 85% of the market, has found that seven in 10 (70%) – of… Read more

Energy Switch Guarantee welcomes new members

11 Feb 2020

ESB Energy and Green Network Energy have joined the Energy Switch Guarantee (ESG), an industry initiative –set up by Energy UK in 2016 – to make switching simple, speedy and safe for consumers. Research from the Energy Switch Guarantee, which covers around 85% of the market, has found that seven in 10 (70%) – of… Read more

Energy UK responds to latest price cap announcement

7 Feb 2020

Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK’s interim Chief Executive, Audrey Gallacher, said: “The vast majority of a typical energy bill is made up of costs that are outside of an energy company’s direct control, with wholesale costs accounting for the biggest proportion. Today’s announcement reflects that there has been another fall in wholesale costs since… Read more

Energy UK comments on the Scottish Budget

6 Feb 2020

Responding to the Scottish Budget announcement, Energy UK’s Deputy Director (Retail), Dan Alchin, said: ‘Decarbonising the heating of our homes will be one of the biggest challenges in achieving net zero. The Scottish Government’s leadership on addressing this challenge, alongside increasing investment in improving the energy efficiency of properties, is another step forward in preparing… Read more

Energy UK responds to Government EV pledge

4 Feb 2020

Responding to the news that the Government proposes to bring forward the date for banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said:    “We welcome this move by the Government which we hope signals the start of an ambitious programme across government, in partnership with business,… Read more

Energy UK comments on Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan

3 Feb 2020

Commenting on the publication of Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, said: “It’s welcome to see Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan – if we’re to meet our target it is critical to have a regulatory regime that supports decarbonisation and is not seen as a hindrance. “Our industry is committed to… Read more

Energy UK comments on Brexit day

31 Jan 2020

Commenting on the UK leaving the EU today, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, said: “The UK will officially leave the EU at 23.00 today, marking the beginning of a new era for the UK. The transition period which will start immediately after the exit and last until 31 December 2020 will see the… Read more

Energy UK confirms Emma Pinchbeck as chief executive

29 Jan 2020

Emma Pinchbeck has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Energy UK. Pinchbeck joins Energy UK from Renewable UK where she was deputy chief executive and brings with her valuable expertise and knowledge of the energy sector. The appointment was made by the Board of the association. Announcing the appointment, chairman of Energy UK, Lord… Read more

Record 6.4 million customers switch in 2019

22 Jan 2020

Energy UK’s electricity switching figures for 2019 – published today – reveal that last year was another record for switching with 6.4 million customers moving to a new supplier – an average of 12 switches every minute in 2019. This represents an increase of 9% compared to 2018’s record figure of 5.8 million. In the… Read more

Government advisory body says electric vehicle revolution can be a boon to the UK’s energy system

14 Jan 2020

Commenting on the report of the Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce, published today, which Energy UK were involved in developing, interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said: “Smart electric vehicle charging represents a fantastic opportunity to cut the cost of driving and improve the operation of the energy system, so it’s a win-win. To make sure that… Read more

Another honour for Barbara Vest

10 Jan 2020

Hot on the heels of receiving an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List, Energy UK’s Barbara Vest has now been awarded an honorary doctorate by Durham University.   In today’s ceremony at Durham Cathedral, Barbara was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science in recognition of her long and successful career in the power industry… Read more

Audrey Gallacher welcomes appointment as advisor to Citizens’ Assembly On Climate Change

9 Jan 2020

Responding to the announcement of the Advisory Panel for the UK Citizens Assembly on Climate Change, Energy UK’s chief executive Audrey Gallacher said: I’m delighted to be advising the UK’s first citizens’ assembly on climate change. As the energy industry, we’ve led the way in reducing the UK’s emissions by rapidly increasing the amount of… Read more

Energy UK responds to 2019 generation analysis

7 Jan 2020

Responding to Carbon Brief’s analysis of UK electricity generation in 2019, Energy UK’s interim chief executive Audrey Gallacher said:     “While these figures show just how much progress the energy sector has made in moving to cleaner sources of power and reducing emissions over the past few years – they are also a stark reminder… Read more