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Energy UK raises alarm over £5.5 billion energy debt crisis
26 Feb 2026
Unprecedented levels of customer debt and arrears are threatening the future of the retail energy market and will continue to escalate without coordinated intervention across Government and industry, Energy UK has warned. The sector trade association’s latest report, Energy debt: Everyone pays, reveals the scale of household energy debt, which has more than doubled over the last three years to reach £5.5 billion. … Read more
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Energy UK responds to April 2026 price cap reduction
25 Feb 2026
Commenting on Ofgem’s announced energy price cap reduction, Energy UK Chief Executive Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s reduction in the energy price cap is a welcome first step by the Government toward providing meaningful support for households, helping make it more affordable for people to keep their homes safe, comfortable, and warm. “While everyone should see… Read more
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Energy UK and CBI join forces to call for urgent action on cutting business energy costs
22 Feb 2026
The UK’s leading business and energy trade bodies have come together to warn that persistently high business energy costs are threatening the UK’s global competitiveness, dampening investment plans and putting the brakes on the country’s growth ambitions. A new joint report from Energy UK and the CBI is calling on the Government to deliver a robust national strategy to cut business energy costs – moving beyond short-term crisis… Read more
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Final countdown for remaining RTS customers
16 Feb 2026
146,000 Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) customers are being urged to take immediate action as the phase out of the RTS signal enters its final stage, ahead of targeted completion this summer. The carefully managed phase out process – under which the RTS signal is switched off for groups of customers at a time – will… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Allocation Round 7 onshore wind and solar results
10 Feb 2026
Responding to the non-offshore technologies results of the Government’s Allocation Round 7 under the Contracts for Difference scheme, Energy UK CEO Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s auction results mark another positive step towards a clean power system, with record capacity procured across non-offshore wind technologies. This builds on the success of last month’s offshore wind auction… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Clean Industry Bonus and Fair Work Charter decisions
4 Feb 2026
Responding to the Government’s reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) and the introduction of a Fair Work Charter ahead of the next Allocation Round 8 (AR8) of Contracts for Difference, Head of Industrial Strategy at Energy UK Rachel Cary said: “Investment in clean energy will not only deliver secure, low-carbon power to consumers, but… Read more
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Joint mission launched to build the skills and workforce for the future energy system
3 Feb 2026
Energy UK and Energy & Utility Skills have launched a joint mission to tackle the key workforce and skills challenges facing the energy sector and its supply chains. As the voice of the industry with members across the whole energy system including power, retail energy, heat, transport and flexibility, Energy UK will work with businesses,… Read more
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Energy UK responds to new smart meter standards
30 Jan 2026
Responding to Ofgem’s decision on smart meter guaranteed standards of performance, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Policy (Customers), Ned Hammond said: “Smart meters are an essential part of the current and future energy system. Through real-time measurement, they allow customers to monitor their energy usage and see where they can make savings. Time-of-use tariffs can also help customers reduce bills, one of the many benefits from… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes new protections for heat network customers
27 Jan 2026
Responding to the Government’s announcement of new protections for heat network customers, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Ensuring households on heat networks are protected in the same way as other energy customers will raise standards across Britain’s thousands of existing heat networks and lay a foundation from which the sector can grow. Last… Read more
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Energy UK responds to publication of the Warm Homes Plan
21 Jan 2026
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Warm Homes Plan, Energy UK’s CEO Dhara Vyas said: “Supporting better access to clean heat systems, solar panels, batteries and insulation will help millions of households across the UK bring down their energy bills. “£15 billion is a substantial commitment, and it’s great to see the plan has… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the latest results of the Government’s seventh Contract for Difference auction
14 Jan 2026
Responding to the offshore technologies results of the Government’s Allocation Round 7 auction under the Contract for Difference scheme, Energy UK’s CEO Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s auction results will deliver critical national infrastructure that will strengthen our energy security and deliver lower bills, as well as provide jobs, investment, and economic growth right across Great… Read more
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Energy UK responds to January 2026 price cap rise
31 Dec 2025
Commenting ahead of the January 2026 energy price cap increase, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Policy (Customers), Ned Hammond said: “While the new price cap coming into force only includes a small rise, it still means energy bills are too high for too many households. Gas prices may have declined in recent months but remain higher… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Planning and Infrastructure Act becoming law
18 Dec 2025
Responding to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill achieving Royal Assent, Energy UK’s Chief Executive Dhara Vyas said: “A modern, effective planning system has been long overdue. The Planning and Infrastructure Act will support the delivery of growth, jobs, and skills. It will also bolster Great Britain’s energy security, support efforts to tackle climate change, and… Read more
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Energy UK responds to UK-EU joint statement
17 Dec 2025
Responding to the UK-EU joint statement published this morning, Adam Berman, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Energy UK said: “Today’s announcement is a step in the right direction towards lowering energy bills, tackling emissions, and bolstering our energy security. Cooperation with the EU on issues like electricity trading and carbon pricing will ensure we… Read more
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Energy UK responds to CfD budget for non-offshore wind
9 Dec 2025
Responding to publication of the budget for Contract for Difference (CfD) AR7a (non-offshore wind technologies), Energy UK’s Director of Policy and Advocacy Adam Berman said: “This marks a positive step towards a clean, secure, diverse future energy system. The competitive CfD process remains the best mechanism to deliver British renewable energy capacity at the lowest… Read more
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Energy UK responds to RIIO3 final determination
4 Dec 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s RIIO3 final determination on grid investment, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “Increasing investment in the infrastructure that transports energy across the country is vital to ensuring our networks remain safe, secure and reliable and are equipped to meet the demands of our energy system over the coming decades. “That this… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Budget speech
26 Nov 2025
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget speech, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Support for energy bill payers is long overdue. The energy industry has for some time called for action to remove policy costs and bring down bills. So we warmly welcome the announcement today from the Chancellor, which will give customers some respite… Read more
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Speech by Energy UK CEO Dhara Vyas to ‘Resilience in Transition’ Parliamentary Reception – 25/11/25
26 Nov 2025
I’d like to begin by welcoming you all here this morning, also thanking Martin (Vickers MP) for sponsoring this room and being so supportive of the industry. Thank you also to the Minister for making the time to join us this morning. And of course, thank you to Tom and the RWE team for making this reception possible. It’s time for a reality check on the role… Read more
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Report highlights latest supplier efforts to protect customers in vulnerable circumstances
25 Nov 2025
Energy UK has today published its 2025 Vulnerability Commitment Good Practice Guide highlighting the various ways in which suppliers have worked over the past year to improve support for customers in vulnerable circumstances. The Commitment, now in its fifth year, is a voluntary initiative with 13 supplier signatories that together cover more than 95% of the domestic… Read more
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YEP Awards celebrate growing range of emerging talent
7 Nov 2025
The rising stars of the energy industry were out in force last night to celebrate excellence across the sector at the Energy UK Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum’s annual awards ceremony. Now in its 11th year, the YEP awards turn the spotlight on the brightest emerging talent across the full breadth of the UK energy… Read more
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Energy UK warns about potential energy efficiency cuts
5 Nov 2025
Responding to Guardian story about potential cuts to energy efficiency funding Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Investing in clean power will result in lower, more stable bills in the 2030s. The Government has other options available to make bills more affordable for customers today – from targeting help and support to those who… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes Sizewell C financial close
4 Nov 2025
Responding to Sizewell C’s financial close announcement, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Today’s announcement of Sizewell C’s financial close is a welcome step forward for the UK’s nuclear power potential. “Nuclear will continue to play a pivotal role in the country’s energy mix as a source of secure, clean, low carbon power for… Read more
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RTS customers urged to book meter replacement ahead of winter
3 Nov 2025
With winter fast approaching, over 156,000 British households and businesses with Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters could be at risk of losing control of their heating and hot water if they do not get them replaced. Customers with RTS meters are being urged to get in touch with their energy supplier – or respond to any contact – as soon as possible to arrange a meter replacement. This will ensure that their heating and hot water continue to… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s Debt Relief Scheme
30 Oct 2025
Responding to Ofgem’s Debt Relief Scheme, Ned Hammond, Deputy Director (Customers) at Energy UK, said: “The Debt Relief Scheme is an important first step towards tackling the massive amount of debt and will provide much-needed respite for those customers who will benefit. However, with household energy debt currently at a record £4.5bn, the scheme will… Read more