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Energy UK responds to Government announcement for the next Contracts for Difference Round (CfD)
16 Nov 2023
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) round, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The offshore wind sector has been at the forefront of the UK’s world-leading success in delivering an ever-increasing amount of clean power – thanks to the dynamism and innovation shown by the industry and the… Read more
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Small Businesses need support to make a big impact
2 Nov 2023
A new report from Energy UK, published today, calls for further advice and support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to reduce their energy costs by improving their energy efficiency and taking advantage of low-carbon technologies. The report titled ‘Small Business, Big Impact’ addresses the barriers faced by SMEs hoping to invest in decarbonising… Read more
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Electoral success hinges on supportive Net Zero policies
1 Oct 2023
Energy UK, the industry’s trade body, has today published polling conducted with Public First to gauge public awareness and sentiment regarding Net Zero. The results demonstrate overwhelming support for the Government’s ambitious climate goals, including amongst 2019 Conservative voters. 46% of people surveyed revealed that they either do not know what Net Zero means or… Read more
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Funding the future needs an Action Plan
26 Sep 2023
Today, Energy UK publishes Accelerating Action, the final report in its Clean Growth Gap series, which looks at how the UK can attract the investment needed to maintain its world-leading role in clean energy, and ensure a secure, homegrown energy supply in years to come. Previous reports in the series, produced in partnership with… Read more
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Energy UK responds to Allocation Round 5 of Contracts for Difference
8 Sep 2023
Responding to today’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) results, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “The absence of any new offshore wind projects confirms the industry’s worst fears that this auction round would fail to deliver and put the Government’s own 2030 target in jeopardy. As that target shows, offshore wind should be making a huge contribution to ensuring cheaper,… Read more
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Net Zero could be Local Hero
8 Sep 2023
An ambitious path to Net Zero could have large benefits in those areas and communities of the country that are most in need of an economic boost, according to a new report published today. Community Capital is the latest report in Energy UK’s Clean Growth Gap series, produced in partnership with Oxford Economics. Previous reports… Read more
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Pushing ahead delivers prosperity pay-off
1 Sep 2023
A full throttle approach to reaching Net Zero will maximise the benefits the UK can expect from the transition in terms of investment, productivity and job growth, according to a new report. Path to Prosperity is the latest report in Energy UK’s Clean Growth Gap series produced in partnership with Oxford Economics. It looks at… Read more
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Energy UK responds to the Electricity Networks Commissioner’s Recommendations
4 Aug 2023
Energy UK responds to the findings and recommendations in the Electricity Networks Commissioner Report.
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Energy UK responds to Labour’s green strategy for industry
19 Jun 2023
Responding to Labour leader Keir Starmer’s speech on clean energy, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said: “It’s important to remember that the energy system isn’t just about the big infrastructure we build. It’s about our buildings, our cities, our transport, and the services – including lower bills – that a modern green system can… Read more
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Energy UK welcomes Government’s announcement of new benefits for communities in support of onshore wind farms
11 May 2023
In response to Government’s announcement on improved benefits to be offered to communities backing onshore wind farms, Aradhna Tandon said: “Onshore wind is cheap, fast to build and has huge public support. We’re pleased to see the Government commit to exploring how to build more and ensure that local communities will receive many different local… 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