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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
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Energy UK responds to Government consultation reponse on community benefits for onshore wind
15 Feb 2024
Responding to the Government’s consultation response on onshore wind community benefits, Aradhna Tandon, Policy Manager at Energy UK, said: “We’re pleased to see the Government taking forward proposals to develop guidance and best practice so that developers and communities can work together effectively to get more of our power from onshore wind. Onshore wind is… Read more
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Utilita joins Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment
13 Feb 2024
Utilita has signed up to Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment – joining 12 other energy suppliers in pledging to continually improve the way they identify and support vulnerable customers. Launched in 2020 by Energy UK, the Vulnerability Commitment is a voluntary industry initiative aimed to drive up supplier standards – over and above the existing obligations… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan policy briefing
8 Feb 2024
In response to the Labour Party’s Green Prosperity Plan policy briefing, Emma Pinchbeck, CEO Energy UK said: “It is always concerning to see any perceived rollback of ambition for clean technologies and investment into the energy transition – as this is very much the future of our sector in the UK. The vast majority of… Read more
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Energy UK statement on the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Report on UK Regulators
8 Feb 2024
Energy UK has today welcomed the publication of a report and recommendations from the House of Lords Select Committee on Industry and Regulators. The report includes sensible recommendations to enable the UK’s regulatory bodies to keep pace with the transition happening across the energy system. It is critical to the delivery of Net Zero and… Read more
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New polling reveals the barriers people face to improve energy efficiency and bring down bills
2 Feb 2024
Energy UK and One Home have today published polling conducted with Public First to understand what energy efficiency improvements, if any, people made to their homes following recent increases in energy costs. Although energy prices have now dropped slightly from the record highs of 2022, last year households still saw bills remain at more than… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s plans for the expansion of nuclear power
11 Jan 2024
Responding to today’s announcement from the Government on plans for the expansion of nuclear power, Energy UK’s Deputy Director Kisha Couchman said: “Today’s Civil Nuclear Roadmap reiterates the critical importance of nuclear power as a reliable, low-carbon, domestic source of energy in our transition to a decarbonised power system. If we are to strengthen the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Chris Stark’s resignation from the CCC
11 Jan 2024
Responding to news that Chris Stark is to step down as chief executive of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said: “It’s a measure of the respect in which the expert advice of the independent Climate Change Committee and the system of transparent, rigorous carbon budgets is held that it… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s announcement on prepayment installations
8 Jan 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement on prepayment installations, Dhara Vyas, Energy UK’s Deputy Chief Executive said: “Ofgem giving the go-ahead for some suppliers to restart involuntary PPM installations follows a year-long voluntary pause during which time a new Code of Practice has been adopted and agreed between suppliers and the regulator. This has strengthened the safeguards… Read more
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Energy UK responds RWE acquiring Vattenfall’s offshore wind projects
21 Dec 2023
Responding to the news that RWE will acquire the UK Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone portfolio from Vattenfall, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “It’s very welcome news that RWE has committed to pressing ahead with Vattenfall’s offshore wind projects and, following on from Ørsted’s announcement on Hornsea Three yesterday, it means the renewables sector is ending a challenging… Read more
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Energy UK responds to final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
20 Dec 2023
Responding to the announcement that Ørsted has taken final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “This is very good news for the UK because Hornsea Three will not only deliver a major boost to our supply of clean domestic power but also bring a host of… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government announcement on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
18 Dec 2023
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Dhara Vyas, Deputy Chief Executive at Energy UK, said: “Energy UK welcomes the positive steps taken by the Government tackle carbon leakage, reducing the risk of production and associated emissions being displaced to other countries because they have a lower or no carbon… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s £6 billion energy efficiency funding allocation
18 Dec 2023
Responding to the Government’s £6 billion energy efficiency funding allocation, Energy UK’s Deputy Director of Policy, Charles Wood, stated: “After the sudden significant uplift in applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and wider energy efficiency programmes following the Prime Minister’s decision to increase the grant level for the BUS, this welcome increase in funding will enable… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s announcement on energy debt
15 Dec 2023
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement on protecting customers and the energy market from the growing risk of debt, Daniel Portis, Deputy Director at Energy UK, said: “Suppliers have been concerned about rising customer debt for some time so unfortunately this record figure is not a surprise after a sustained period of high energy bills and wider cost-of-living pressures. “With… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
30 Nov 2023
Responding to Government announcement on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and Clean Heat Market Mechanism, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Charles Wood said: “Today the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has published statements regarding the impact of an increased grant level for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and the introduction of a Clean Heat Market Mechanism… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement
23 Nov 2023
Responding to today’s price cap announcement, Energy UK’s Deputy Director Daniel Portis said: “The rise in bills coming in January had been predicted but it will still be unwelcome news for customers who – in the absence of the Government support seen last winter – will still be paying as much, or even more, as… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Autumn Statement
22 Nov 2023
Responding to the Autumn Statement, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Our industry has been urging the Government to do more to attract investment in clean energy and technologies in the face of growing international competition. “Energy UK welcomes the permanent extension of full expensing, which we have been calling for along with the… Read more
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Celebration for energy’s rising stars
17 Nov 2023
The Young Energy Professional (YEP) Awards took place at Hilton London Tower Bridge last night with a fantastic evening recognising the best and brightest upcoming talent across the industry. Now in their ninth year, these are the UK’s leading awards recognising the achievements of young professionals with up to 10 years’ experience working in energy. … Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s announcement on standing charges
16 Nov 2023
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement on standing charges, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Daniel Portis said: “It is unsurprising at a time when bills remain high and customers are trying to do all they can to make savings that standing charges are attracting increased debate. “It’s important to recognise that there is a difficult balance to… Read more