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Energy UK launches ancillary services report
In a new report published today, Energy UK sets out its recommendations on how to ensure the future ancillary services market delivers stability to the electricity system at the least cost to consumers.
Energy UK comments on proposed intervention in retail energy market
Following media coverage today of a proposed intervention in the retail energy market Energy UK have made a statement.
Energy UK comments on GB electricity demand and 24 hours without coal generation
Following the first 24 hour period where Great Britain’s electricity demand was met without the need for coal generation, Energy UK has issued a statement.
Energy UK comments on the Industrial Strategy consultation
Following Energy UK's submission to the Government's Industrial Strategy, Energy UK has issued a statement.
Energy UK achieves Investors in People Accreditation
Energy UK, the trade association for the energy industry, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating its commitment to high performance through good people management.
Energy UK launches ‘Pathways to a low carbon future’
- Energy efficiency needs to become a national priority for policy makers and funded through general taxation
- Long-term vision and a predictable policy environment are necessary to secure investment
- Heat, transport and the power sector should all work together and policies need to be coordinated accordingly
Over 530,000 consumers switched supplier in March
Energy UK comments on new clean energy projects
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced funding for energy projects to help develop clean and efficient heating systems. Energy UK has issued a statement following the release.
Sir David Arculus to step down as Energy UK Chair
Energy UK comments on triggering of Article 50
Following the triggering today of Article 50 by the Prime Minister, Energy UK issued the following comment:
Energy UK comments on government announcement on CfD
In response to the Government's announcement to exempt energy intensive industries from the costs of the Contracts for Difference scheme, Energy UK made the following comment:
Energy UK statement on Theresa May's comments
Following Theresa May's comments at the Conservative Spring Conference, Energy UK has issued a statement.
Over 415,000 consumers switched in February
Competition working for more and more customers as figures up a fifth on January. The latest switching data, published by Energy UK today, reveals 419,599 customers switched electricity supplier in February, the highest number in this month for the past three years and an increase of 21% on last month.
Energy UK comments on Ofgem embedded benefits review
Following the proposal by Ofgem for lower payments to embedded generators, Energy UK made the following statement.
Energy UK comments on the latest complaints data
Following Ofgem publishing the latest complaints results where complaints have fallen to the lowest level in three years, Energy UK has commented on the new data.
Energy UK comment on Ofgem switching release
Energy UK has responded to the latest Ofgem switching statistics release. Commenting on record high levels of consumer switching, Lawrence Slade, chief executive of Energy UK, said:
Energy UK comment on policy costs
Following the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee appearance by Lawrence Slade and Audrey Gallacher. Energy UK has issued a statement.
January switching up 31 percent on last year
Over 345,000 customers changed supplier in January, up 80,000 on last January.
Energy UK comments on prepayment price cap
Following Ofgem's announcement of a temporary price cap for prepayment customers, one of the measures recommended by the Competition and Markets Authority, Energy UK has issued a statement.
Energy UK comments on Labour's pledge
Following the announcement by Shadow Chancellor, John McDonnell that a Labour government will legislate to limit price hikes by energy firms, Energy UK has issued a statement.
Energy UK statement on energy prices
In light of the increased focus on energy companies and the energy market, Energy UK has subsequently issued the statement below.
Energy UK comments on Capacity Market auction
Due to the announcement of the Capacity Market auction clearing in Round 14, Energy UK has issued the following statement.
Energy UK statement on consumer benefit of Smart Meters
Following the recent news coverage around Smart Meters, Energy UK has issued the following statement.
Energy UK responds to Ofgem release
Following Ofgem’s release which states suppliers have to do more to help all their customers get a better deal, Energy UK has issued a statement.
Energy UK comment on the Scottish Government's draft Energy Strategy
Following the publication of the Scottish Government's draft Energy Strategy, Energy UK issued the following statement.
Energy UK statement on the Government's Industrial Strategy
Following the launch of the Government's Industrial Strategy, Energy UK has issued the following statement:
Energy companies achieving “gold” standard more than doubles
Today the results of the Safety Net audit, carried out by PwC, have been published and show even more suppliers achieving the highest “gold” award.
Energy UK statement on Theresa May's Brexit speech
2016: A record year for consumers switching
Switching up by nearly a million with almost five million people changing energy supplier in 2016.
Energy UK comment on Charles Hendry tidal lagoon review
Following the announcement that Charles Hendry's independent report into the feasibility of tidal lagoon energy technology will recommend the UK builds the lagoon, Energy UK has issued a comment.