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Powerful benefits from strengthening UK-EU energy relationship
18 Jul 2024
On the day of the European Policy Community Summit in which European Heads of State will discuss energy security, Energy UK is urging the UK and the EU to maximise the potential benefits for both sides of increased co-operation and closer links in the energy market. In ‘The Power of Partnership: UK-EU energy cooperation for… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the CCC’s progress report
18 Jul 2024
Responding to publication of the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) progress report, Energy UK’s Deputy CEO, Dhara Vyas said: “The UK has made fantastic progress in reducing our emissions by over 50% since 1990. Whilst it’s important to recognise our success, it’s critical we don’t rest on our laurels. “The simple reality is that decarbonising… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the King’s Speech
17 Jul 2024
Responding to the King’s Speech, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Today’s speech underlined the Government’s welcome commitment to hit the ground running with its clean energy mission – one that can drive economic growth, secure our future energy independence, revive our world-leading progress in reducing emissions and bring a host of benefits to customers. “Key to… Read more
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Five on a Mission for Clean Energy
9 Jul 2024
Energy UK has set out detailed proposals and policies for the new Government in 2024, as the energy sector looks to work in partnership on delivery of its clean energy mission. Mission Possible: The steps to make Britain a clean energy superpower groups these proposals into five areas – each crucial to fulfilling the Government’s… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Chancellor’s green light for onshore wind projects
8 Jul 2024
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s first speech around planning and economic growth, Energy UK’s Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck, said: “It’s excellent to see the new Government prioritise planning reforms as a key enabler for economic growth and enhancing our energy security. Unblocking the planning system, removing the de-facto ban to double onshore wind… Read more
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Energy UK responds to General Election result
5 Jul 2024
Responding to the General Election result, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “We welcome the new Labour Government and our sector looks forward to working together to help deliver on their clean energy ambitions. “Energy powers our economy and touches every home and business and its impact on all of these – and all… Read more
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Secure your spot at Energy UK’s Annual Conference
27 Jun 2024
Tickets are now on sale for Energy UK’s 2024 Annual Conference, “Energy Matters: Securing Britain’s Future”. Energy UK is the trade association for the UK energy industry, covering the breadth of the sector including suppliers, generators, aggregators, flexibility providers, electric vehicle charging operators and software companies. With standing room only in 2023, its flagship industry… Read more
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Net Zero is an economic opportunity
10 Jun 2024
Ahead of political party manifestos being launched this week Energy UK, the industry’s trade body representing over 100 companies investing in the UK’s energy system, is urging all political parties to consider the economic benefits of an accelerated transition to Net Zero. Analysis undertaken by Oxford Economics last year on behalf of the trade association… Read more
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Nominations open for industry’s rising talent awards
7 Jun 2024
The energy industry is once again being invited to recognise its up-and-coming talent as the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards 2024 open for nominations. Now in their tenth year, the YEP Awards are the UK’s leading ceremony for highlighting the contribution of early career professionals in the energy industry, celebrating achievements and identifying potential rising… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s price cap announcement
24 May 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK’s deputy chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “Another fall in the price cap is good news for customers who were facing bills that were hundreds of pounds higher this time last year. “However, as Ofgem underlined earlier this week, it’s only a return to relative normality. Energy bills… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Secretary of State Innovation Zero speech
30 Apr 2024
Responding to today’s speech by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho at the Innovation Zero Conference, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “Businesses know that the shift to cleaner and greener technologies offers huge potential for economic growth, job creation and the opportunity to bring greater prosperity to… Read more
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Register now for annual EDI in Energy Conference
11 Apr 2024
Registrations are now open for the energy industry’s annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference hosted by Energy UK, Energy Institute (EI), Energy Networks Association (ENA) and Ofgem. Now in its fifth year, the hybrid event will take place on 11 June 2024 at the QEII Conference Centre and will be sponsored by Murray McIntosh,… Read more
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Energy UK responds to changes for small business energy customers
5 Apr 2024
Responding to announcements by the Government and Ofgem on changes for small business energy customers, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Daniel Portis said: “Suppliers have worked closely with Ofgem and the Government to look at how the non-domestic energy market can work better for all its customers. So we support the announcement today that small businesses… Read more
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National Grid ESO makes a critical step toward delivery of a Net Zero system that works for all consumers
19 Mar 2024
In response to the National Grid ESO’s publication “Beyond 2030”, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck stated: “The proposals set out by the ESO capture the necessary level of ambition to get the UK on track for economic growth, job creation, and a more cost-efficient energy system which best uses new technologies and manages demand from… Read more
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Call for energy companies to register for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Health Index
15 Mar 2024
Companies in the energy industry are being urged to register to take part in a new Health Index that will help to benchmark Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices across the sector, as well as indicate where more support may be needed. The Health Index is a tool that will act as a baseline for… Read more
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Energy UK responds to CHMM announcement
14 Mar 2024
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) Charles Wood, Deputy Director for Policy at Energy UK, said: “It is welcome to see the Secretary of State recommit to rolling out heat pumps to help hit the Government’s targets and reduce bills. Energy UK has been concerned about some of the… Read more
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Energy industry sets out gas challenge
14 Mar 2024
Energy UK has published the first in a series of briefings looking at the challenges involved with managing the changing role of gas in the transition to Net Zero. Produced in partnership with the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), “Fuelling the Future” underlines the UK’s continuing reliance on gas while it develops its world-leading… Read more
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Energy UK responds to REMA consultation
12 Mar 2024
Responding to the Government’s second consultation in its Review of electricity market arrangements (REMA), Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Kisha Couchman said: “With more and more of our power generated by an increasingly diverse range of clean energy sources and a growing role for flexibility, the electricity market has continued to undergo significant change over recent… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s call for input on energy debt and affordability
11 Mar 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s call for input on debt and affordability, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Daniel Portis said: “Affordability remains a big concern for many customers and the energy sector itself – so this consultation is welcome. A sustained period of high prices means customer debt has risen to a record £3.1 billion and even… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on the budget for Contracts for Difference auction round 6
6 Mar 2024
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the budget for Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round 6 (AR6), Energy UK’s Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “The Government has listened to the energy industry about the need to deliver on the country’s ambitions for low carbon power with plans to deliver greater capacity from established renewables technologies… Read more
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RTS customers urged to arrange switch ahead of shutdown
1 Mar 2024
Over 900,000 energy customers who currently use the Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) are being urged to take action to upgrade their meters after it was confirmed that the service will end on 30th June 2025. RTS enables domestic and business customers to take advantage of tariffs that switch between peak and off-peak rates – such… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the net zero economy report commissioned by the ECIU
27 Feb 2024
Commenting on the net zero economy report commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) – with analysis provided by CBI Economics and The Data City – Energy UK’s Deputy Director Adam Berman said: “This report illustrates how net zero can be the key to our future economic growth and prosperity. The net zero… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s price cap announcement
23 Feb 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK Deputy Director, Daniel Portis, said: “A significant fall in the price cap is very welcome news and much needed respite for customers who have been struggling with high energy bills for the last two years. However, this still means that bills are higher than what had… Read more
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Offshore needs wind at its back to stay on course
22 Feb 2024
The next two Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions must deliver a big increase in offshore wind capacity if the Government is to stay on track for its 2030 50GW target, according to new analysis from Energy UK. The CfD scheme has played a vital role in the UK’s world-leading expansion of clean energy, in particular… Read more