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Energy UK comments on draft London Environment Strategy
Commenting on the publication of the Mayor of London's draft London Environment Strategy Lawrence Slade, chief executive of Energy UK said:
Energy switching hits three million in 2017
Maintaining the highest level of cyber security is a top priority
Following the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport announcing a consultation on the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive to help UK operators deal with the increasing number of cyber threats, Energy UK has issued a statement.
Energy UK responds to launch of cost of energy review
Following the government's launch of an independent review into the cost of energy led by Professor Dieter Helm, Energy UK chief executive Lawrence Slade commented:
Response to Government's announcement to tackle air pollution
Commenting on Government’s announcement to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars in 2040, an Energy UK spokesperson said:
“Energy UK welcomes Government’s announcement today and measures to tackle air pollution.
We welcome the Government's Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan
Responding to today's announcement on battery technology investment and publication of the Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan, Lawrence Slade chief executive of Energy UK said:
Switching up by 12 per cent on June 2016
The number of customers who switched electricity supplier this June has increased by 12 per cent on equivalent figures for 2016, with over 400,000 customers choosing to change provider according to the latest data from Energy UK.
Energy UK comments on Ofgem statement for a competitive market
Responding to today’s announcement from the regulator “Ofgem announces plans to deliver a fairer, more competitive market for all consumers”, Energy UK chief executive Lawrence Slade said:
Energy UK comments on fuel poverty statistics
Responding to today’s statistical release on fuel poverty, an Energy UK spokesperson said:
Energy UK comments on the Committee on Climate Change report
Following the publication of the Committe on Climate Change Report, Energy UK has issued the below comment.
Energy UK comments on the safety of smart metering installation
Energy UK has issued a the statement on the safety of smart metering installation.
Energy UK comments on Queen's Speech
Commenting on today’s Queen’s Speech, Energy UK chief executive Lawrence Slade said:
Energy UK comments on Smart Meter Bill announcement
Responding to the announcement of a Smart Meter Bill in today's Queen's Speech, Energy UK chief executive Lawrence Slade said:
Energy UK comments on announcement of Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill
Commenting on government plans to boost electric vehicle infrastructure outlined in the Queen’s speech today,
Energy UK comments on the start of the negotiations on exiting the EU
Commenting on the start of the negotiations on the terms of the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, Energy UK issued the following statement.
Over 2.2m switch energy supplier so far in 2017
May switching up 19 percent on last year
New data released today reveals more than 430,000 customers switched supplier last month. This is an increase of 19 percent on last May and takes the total number of switches in 2017 to over 2.2 million. May also saw three in ten (128,180) customers switch from a large supplier to a small or mid-tier supplier.
Energy UK comments on National Grid's System needs statement
Following the National Grid’s System Needs and Product Strategy statement. Energy UK has issued the following statement.
Energy UK responds to the formation of the new government
Energy UK issued a statement in response to the formation of the new government.
Energy UK respond to renewables power record
Responding to news that Britain has hit a renewables peak power record of 19.3 GW, Energy UK has issued a statement.
Billing accuracy improves for millions of customers
Energy suppliers are delivering more accurate bills for millions of consumers, according to Billing Code results announced today.
Shortlist revealed for the Young Energy Professionals Forum Awards 2017
Following a record number of applications, the shortlist for this year’s Young Energy Professionals Forum Awards has been released by Energy UK today.
Energy UK welcomes Boris Johnson's commitment to press US over climate change
Responding to the news that Britain will continue to press the United States government to act on climate change, Energy UK has issued its comment.
Energy UK’s position on energy efficiency
Energy UK has issued a comment on its position on energy efficiency. Read the full statement below:
Energy UK comments on Conservative manifesto
Following the Conservative Party publishing its manifesto for the 2017 General Election. Energy UK has issued the followed statement.
Energy UK comments on EY RECAI index
EY has published its renewable energy country attractiveness index, the index shows that the UK returns to the top 10 countries in the index. Energy UK has issued a statement on the news.
Switching up 14 per cent on last year
New switching figures show 1.8 million switches in 2017.
Energy UK comments on Conservative party announcement of an energy price cap
Please find below our statement in response to the Conservative announcement of an SVT cap.
Energy UK comments on Government publishing air quality plan
Following the announcement by DEFRA of a new air quality plan published for consultation. Energy UK issued a statement.
Energy UK comments on BEIS Public Attitudes Survey
Following the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) publishing Wave 21 of its Public Attitudes Survey, there was an increase in the support for renewables. The survey stated support for renewables remained high at 79% and levels of support for individual renewables technologies was the highest ever. As such, Energy UK has issued its statement.
Energy UK launches its General Election 2017 Manifesto
Ahead of the general election, Energy UK has today launched its 2017 election manifesto.