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Offshore wind target could be blown off course
3 May 2023
Energy UK has warned that the forthcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction will fall well short of delivering the expansion of offshore wind needed to hit the Government’s 2030 50GW target. The CfD scheme has played a vital role in the UK’s world-leading expansion of clean energy, in particular offshore wind, driving down costs for… Read more
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Energy UK responds to ‘Decarbonisation of the Power Sector’ report
28 Apr 2023
Responding to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s report on ‘Decarbonisation of the power sector’, Adam Berman, Deputy Director of Advocacy at Energy UK, said: “This report echoes concerns raised by ourselves and many across the energy industry in recent months. If the Government doesn’t quickly acknowledge and respond to the challenges that have… Read more
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Energy UK CEO Emma Pinchbeck’s speech at Ofgem Vulnerability Summit
24 Apr 2023
On 24 April, Ofgem hosted the 2023 Vulnerability Summit. Our CEO, Emma Pinchbeck, was invited to speak and give an industry perspective on the challenges facing the energy sector and provide insight into how best to support vulnerable consumers. Below is a full transcript of her speech. I’ve been asked to talk about the wider… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the announcement of the new LionLink power line between UK and Netherlands
24 Apr 2023
Responding to the announcement of the new LionLink power line between UK and Netherlands, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s CEO said: “Tapping the potential of the North Sea to generate and deliver clean energy is key to ensuring that we reach Net Zero in the quickest and cheapest way possible. The new LionLink interconnector will be a… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes new prepayment Code of Practice
18 Apr 2023
Energy UK has today welcomed a new Code of Practice, agreed between Ofgem and all British energy suppliers, which sets out clear guidelines to further protect vulnerable customers when making involuntary installations of prepayment meters. Earlier this year, all suppliers voluntarily paused prepayment meter installations carried out under warrant in order to review their own… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate
31 Mar 2023
Responding to confirmation of the ZEV mandate in Powering Up Britain, Yumann Siddiq said: “The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is Government’s main policy to reduce the impact of emissions from road transport and will bring forward numerous benefits for Britain’s automotive industry, the energy sector – as well as all consumers. “So we welcome… Read more
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Energy UK responds to ‘Powering up Britain’
30 Mar 2023
Responding to the Government’s ‘Powering Up Britain’ plans, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The sheer range of what these plans cover shows both the size of the challenge and the scale of the opportunities involved in meeting our climate change targets and ensuring a secure, clean, and cheap energy system. “This transformation offers… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s announcement on funding for energy efficiency measures
21 Mar 2023
Responding to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s announcement on funding for energy efficiency measures, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck, said: “Improving the energy efficiency of Britain’s draughty homes and buildings is the best way to cut energy bills permanently, while also boosting the UK’s energy security and reducing carbon emissions. Today’s… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the IPPC’s sixth assessment report
20 Mar 2023
Responding to the IPCC’s AR6 report released today, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Adam Berman said: Today’s IPCC report is a stark reminder of what’s at stake in the UK’s transition to Net Zero. As the effects of climate change are increasingly felt around the world, the UK has a critical role to play in leading… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Government’s announcement on the next Contract for Difference auction
17 Mar 2023
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the next Contract for Difference auction, Energy UK’s Deputy Director, Adam Berman said: “The only long-term route to bringing down bills is through a rapid expansion of clean, cheap, homegrown power. The Contracts for Difference scheme has played a hugely successful role in delivering such low carbon projects at… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Chancellor’s Budget Speech
15 Mar 2023
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget Speech, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck, said: “It’s welcome news that the Government has confirmed that the Energy Price Guarantee will be held at £2,500 a year for a typical household – as we had been calling for along with consumer groups. By taking advantage of the falling costs… Read more
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Energy UK highlights savings if EPG is maintained, and urges Government to announce soon
3 Mar 2023
Energy UK has been calling on Government to keep bills down for customers by holding the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) at its current level in April, and today publishes analysis showing how much this would save households in different regions across Great Britain. The EPG has been in place since last autumn and has capped… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s Price Cap announcement
27 Feb 2023
In response to Ofgem’s announcement on the price cap, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said: “Customers will be shielded from paying the full amount announced today by Ofgem as the Government’s Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) will continue to cap energy bills until March 2024. “However, from April 2023 the EPG is expected to rise… Read more
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UK falling behind in race for clean energy investment
20 Feb 2023
A new report from Energy UK warns that the UK risks missing out on the investment needed to fund a rapid expansion of clean, domestic power – scuppering plans to bolster the country’s energy security, meet its climate change targets, and cut costs for customers. The Government has set ambitious targets for low carbon electricity… Read more
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Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment welcomes two new signatories
17 Feb 2023
E.ON Next and Shell Energy have joined 12 other retail energy suppliers in signing up to the Vulnerability Commitment. The independently chaired voluntary commitment was first established in 2020 to improve the support available for vulnerable energy customers in need of additional assistance. 14 signatories have now committed to further improving the way they identify… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Government’s decision to create a new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
7 Feb 2023
In response to the Government’s decision to create a new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Energy UK’s CEO, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Energy UK called for a dedicated Energy Department, because of the pivotal importance of energy for every home and every business in the country – and the UK economy – and because of… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Business Secretary’s call to energy suppliers
4 Feb 2023
In response to the Business Secretary’s call on energy suppliers, Energy UK’s CEO, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Energy UK is deeply concerned by the behaviour towards vulnerable customers that we saw reported this week. Energy suppliers are conducting deep dives into reviewing their practices, and all the major suppliers have voluntarily halted prepayment installations under warrant… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Ofgem’s latest review on customer service standards
2 Feb 2023
Responded to Ofgem’s latest review on customer service standards, Energy UK’s CEO, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The scale of the cost of living crisis has seen average household energy bills more than double, resulting in huge challenges for customers. As things stand, the end of Energy Bill Support Scheme payments and the reduction in Energy Price Guarantee support in… Read more
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Energy UK responds to figures on supplier support
23 Jan 2023
Responding to the Government’s publication of figures on supplier support, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: Suppliers want their customers to get all the support available to help them pay their bills – the industry called for bill support at the start of the gas crisis and has moved quickly to help deliver… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Business Secretary letter
22 Jan 2023
Responding to today’s letter from the Business Secretary about customer support, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “Suppliers have increased the support they provide to customers over the winter through millions of pounds of direct financial assistance as well as offering payment holidays, restructured payment plans and emergency credit while also partnering with charities… Read more
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Energy UK responds to new plan for smart electric vehicle charging
18 Jan 2023
In response to the Government’s announcement on EV charging plan, Policy Manager Yumann Siddiq said: ‘Energy UK welcomes the Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan, which sets out the next steps needed to seize the full potential of smart charging and ensure it is the default mode by 2025. Smart charging allows consumers to use… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Independent Net Zero Review
13 Jan 2023
In response to the Independent Net Zero Review, Energy UK Deputy Director of Policy, Charles Wood said: “We welcome the findings of the Net Zero Review which underline in comprehensive fashion, the economic benefits, in addition to the environmental ones, that meeting Net Zero will bring – as well as making it clear quite how far… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Citizens Advice report on prepayment meters
12 Jan 2023
Responding to report from Citizens Advice on prepayment meters, Dhara Vyas, Deputy Chief Executive at Energy UK said: “Suppliers are required to have exhausted all other options before installing a prepayment meter by warrant – only after repeated unsuccessful attempts to contact the customer to discuss repayment options and checks to ensure they do not go… Read more
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Joint call for energy efficiency drive to tackle cost of living crisis
10 Jan 2023
Improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s buildings will permanently bring down energy bills for households and boost energy independence, say four leading associations. Energy UK, the Local Government Association, the Federation of Master Builders and the National Housing Federation are calling on the Government to continue to prioritise energy efficiency as a core solution… Read more