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Energy UK responds to the Government’s consultation to strengthen the energy performance of privately rented homes
7 Feb 2025
Responding to the Government’s consultation to strengthen the energy performance of privately rented homes, Charles Wood, Deputy Director at Energy UK, said: “This announcement marks a welcome recommitment from the Government to improving energy efficiency standards in rented properties by strengthening EPC requirements. The most affordable energy is the energy we don’t use – yet… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on nuclear power
6 Feb 2025
Responding to the Government’s announcement on accelerating nuclear power, Dhara Vyas, Chief Executive at Energy UK, said: “The Government has an ambitious plan to unlock investment in clean power technologies, which is vital as we continue to decarbonise the power sector. “Bolstering energy security and meeting our clean power 2030 target go hand in hand,… Read more
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More support for businesses to cut energy use and carbon will pay off
30 Jan 2025
Business and industry need more support to invest in the switch to cleaner energy and greater energy efficiency and take advantage of the benefits that could support their growth and competitiveness. That is the conclusion of an Energy UK review, published today, into current policies intended to drive commercial and industrial decarbonisation. A host of… Read more
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New report highlights potential costs to Northern Ireland if the UK and EU do not link emissions trading
29 Jan 2025
On the day of the Chancellor’s Growth speech [29 January 2025], Energy UK is urging the UK Government to maximise cooperation with the EU on climate change to avoid serious impacts on the UK economy. In ‘Borderline Confusion – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms in Northern Ireland’, Energy UK highlights the impact of the EU’s forthcoming… Read more
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Paul Spence appointed as new Vulnerability Commitment Chair
27 Jan 2025
Paul Spence has been appointed as the new independent Chair of Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment. Paul, who recently stepped down as Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at EDF after 40 years working in the energy industry, will take over from Steve Crabb, who has held the role since its inception in 2021, on 1st… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Government’s regulator review
19 Dec 2024
Following today’s announcement of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Ofgem review, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “Energy UK welcomes the Government’s announcement of a review of the role of the energy regulator. Since Ofgem’s remit was last considered, the market has undergone significant changes making this review a timely opportunity… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s Clean Power Action Plan
13 Dec 2024
Responding to the Government’s Clean Power Action Plan, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “The energy industry welcomes the ambition behind the Clean Power Action Plan because it can accelerate the benefits that will be felt by people across the country through increased energy security, investment, growth and job creation. “Meeting the goal however… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s proposals on standing charges and debt
12 Dec 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s proposals on standing charges and debt, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “We need to study Ofgem’s proposals in detail but the addition of a zero standing charge option could significantly change the nature of the price cap – from a single regulated price that gives customers price protection whether they… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Plan for Change speech
5 Dec 2024
Responding to the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change speech, Energy UK’s chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “It was good to hear the Prime Minister reiterate the Government’s clean energy ambitions. The energy industry welcomes a commitment to building for the future because of the economic benefits this could bring to all parts of the… Read more
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Energy UK responds to figures from Energy Ombudsman
26 Nov 2024
Figures released by the Energy Ombudsman today reveal a 27% decrease in customer complaints compared to the same period in 2023. Dhara Vyas, Chief Executive, welcomes this as a positive step for the industry, saying: “Energy suppliers have invested in additional staff and training to cope with an increasing amount of customer enquiries, and alongside… Read more
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Energy UK responds to latest Ofgem price cap announcement
22 Nov 2024
Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK’s chief executive Dhara Vyas said: “Another increase in the price cap will be unwelcome news for customers, many of whom are already struggling to afford their bills – which is shown by the current record amount of debt. “Energy suppliers have been stepping up the help… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes announcements on the Warm Homes Plan
21 Nov 2024
Responding to the Government’s announcement on changes to the Warm Homes Plan, Dhara Vyas, CEO, Energy UK, said: “It is welcome to see the government increase funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), set out more detail on the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM), and remove planning barriers to heat pump installations. This is a… Read more
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Energy suppliers and government set out support to customers this winter and beyond
20 Nov 2024
Energy suppliers are again pledging to help customers struggling with bills, with over £500 million of support available this winter (2024/25). Published today, Energy UK’s Winter 2024 Commitment, which is running from October 1 until March 31 2025, builds on last winter’s debt commitment and outlines how 15 energy suppliers representing almost the entire market… Read more
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Tomorrow’s energy leaders call for clearer career paths today
12 Nov 2024
Climate action remains the driving force behind young energy professionals entering the energy sector. Results of the Future Energy Leaders survey, conducted by the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum, reveals that early career professionals are eager to take on the challenge of tackling climate change – but can face significant barriers, including unclear career pathways… Read more
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YEPs celebrate a decade of excellence
8 Nov 2024
The brightest emerging talent in the energy industry was again recognised last night as the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum held its annual awards ceremony. It was a particularly special occasion as this is the 10th year that the YEP Awards have celebrated the exceptional achievements of young professionals with up to a decade of… Read more
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Energy UK responds to NESO’s Clean Power 2030 Advice to Government
5 Nov 2024
Responding to the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) Clean Power 2030 Advice to Government, Dhara Vyas, Energy UK’s CEO-designate, said: “As outlined today by NESO, the 2030 target is achievable but very challenging and depends on swift action and progress in several different areas – such as reforms to speed up connections and the planning… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Autumn Budget 2024
30 Oct 2024
Responding to today’s Autumn Budget, Dhara Vyas, Energy UK’s CEO-designate, said: “Driving investment, growth and productivity were the focus of much of the Budget speech today and it was encouraging to hear the Chancellor underlining the role clean energy and our industry can play in an economic revival. In additional to earlier announcements like the… Read more
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Dhara Vyas appointed as new Energy UK CEO
25 Oct 2024
Dhara Vyas has been appointed as the new CEO of Energy UK. From next month Dhara, who has been Energy UK’s deputy CEO since November 2022, will take over from Emma Pinchbeck, who announced her departure earlier this month to become chief executive of the Climate Change Committee. Dhara joined Energy UK as Director of… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s Industrial Strategy
14 Oct 2024
Welcoming the Government’s green paper on a Modern Industrial Strategy, Energy UK’s deputy chief executive, Dhara Vyas said: “It’s good news to see the Government consulting on a new Industrial Strategy and we particularly welcome the inclusion of clean energy industries as one of the eight growth sectors identified in the green paper. We’ve already… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Government announcement on long duration energy storage
10 Oct 2024
Responding to the Government’s announcement to support long duration energy storage, Naomi Baker, Senior Policy Manager at Energy UK, said: “Energy UK welcomes today’s announcement of a cap and floor financing scheme to support long duration energy storage. By providing long-term certainty and supporting investment, the UK is re-affirming its position as a global leader… Read more
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Emma Pinchbeck to step down as Energy UK CEO
9 Oct 2024
Emma Pinchbeck is to step down as Energy UK’s CEO next month to become chief executive of the Climate Change Committee. Emma was appointed as Energy UK’s CEO in January 2020 and since then has led the trade association through a critical period that has incorporated the pandemic and gas price crisis as well as… Read more
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Report shows energy suppliers’ extra efforts to support vulnerable customers
1 Oct 2024
Energy UK has today published its 2024 Vulnerability Commitment Good Practice Guide highlighting the different ways in which suppliers have innovated, invested and gone beyond existing regulations to support customers in need. The report highlights how signatories to the Commitment, now in its fourth year, have tackled three specific themes in addition to the Commitment’s… Read more
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Finalists revealed for this year’s YEP Awards
27 Sep 2024
The Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum has today announced the shortlisted nominees for its annual awards. Now in their tenth year, the YEP Awards celebrate the achievements of up-and-coming talent and rising stars of those with less than ten years’ experience in the sector. The Awards will be judged by industry experts in seven categories… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s consultation on regulating TPIs
23 Sep 2024
Responding to the Government’s consultation on regulating third party intermediaries (TPIs), Energy UK’s deputy chief executive, Dhara Vyas, said: “As providers of an essential service, energy suppliers are highly regulated – much of this in relation to customer protection. So it has always been an anomaly that the same oversight doesn’t apply to TPIs who… Read more