Commenting on the current situation in the energy sector, Energy UK's chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:  

“The energy sector is facing challenges due to an unprecedented combination of circumstances. However, we’re also very aware that this situation will be causing concern to customers.

“We would like to reassure customers that that the supply of energy to their homes will not be affected. And the Government is confident that there are sufficient resources to meet energy demand over the coming months. If we see more retailers exit the market, the existing protections will remain in place to ensure there is no interruption to gas or electricity supply.

“It’s also worth stressing that the price cap has already been set for the winter. So while the price of other fixed term deals is being affected by the current situation – the price cap, which comes into effect next week, has not been altered by the most recent wholesale price rises.  It is due to be reviewed again in time for April 2022.

“We are currently in discussions with the Government and Ofgem on what measures can be taken to manage the situation and these continuing talks will include domestic suppliers of all sizes. There are no easy solutions - but the priority of all involved is to protect customers as much as possible, and whether there needs to be additional support provided to them on top of existing mechanisms, while also trying to minimise further disruption to the retail market.

“We do realise it is going to be a challenging winter for many customers nevertheless. So we’d repeat that support is available for customers from their energy supplier and they should get in touch if they are worried about their bills. Energy suppliers have already provided hundreds of millions of pounds in financial assistance since the start of the pandemic. The industry will continue that support this winter.

“And while the immediate focus is on the current situation, it shows why we must continue the low-carbon transition and further reduce our dependency on fossil fuels to remove the risk of being exposed to volatile international wholesale prices in future. It also underlines the need to make our homes more energy efficient, which can permanently cut bills by hundreds of pounds a year.”

Responding to the Government’s announcement on the latest Contracts for Difference round, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said:

Over 452,000 customers moved to a new supplier in July, Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures have shown.

Responding to today’s publication of the Government’s Hydrogen Strategy, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Responding to the Government’s review into Green Tariffs and Call for Evidence on Third Party Intermediaries, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:  

Responding to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report released today, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said:

Responding to the price cap announcement by Ofgem, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said:  

Energy suppliers are making fresh commitments to support domestic customers worried about paying bills over the winter months.

Responding to the Government’s Energy Retail Strategy (and related documents) published today, Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:  

Over 430,000 customers moved to a new supplier in June, Energy UK’s latest electricity figures show.

Commenting on the Energy Efficiency Investment Group’s (EEIG) Better Buildings Investment Plan, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Commenting on Government/Ofgem proposals for a Future System Operator and Energy Code Reform, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

On the day that restrictions are relaxed across England, and with the rest of the UK easing their own COVID-19 policies, the UK’s energy industry remains cautious of ongoing risks and is committed to minimising them throughout the pandemic.

Responding to the publication of the Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan and Energy Digitalisation Strategy, Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck said:

Energy UK has published its third Climate Change Adaptation Report, detailing measures electricity generators have put in place to keep power plants - and other generating technologies - operating in the face of increasingly volatile weather and to mitigate other risks resulting from a changing climate.       

Responding to today’s report from the Green Jobs Taskforce, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Responding to the publication of Government’s transport decarbonisation plan, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Responding to the Government’s decision to bring forward the phase out date for coal generation to October 2024, Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck said:

Energy UK’s new report ‘Road to 2030: Delivering on the commitment to decarbonised transport’, published today, sets out recommendations on how the Government can help deliver on its ambitious targets for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles.

Commenting on the Climate Change Committee Progress Report Energy UK’s Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said:

The Vulnerability Commitment came into effect at the start of 2021 with signatories committing to improving the standard and consistency of support they provide to vulnerable households.   

Energy UK’s monthly electricity switching figures, published today, show that over 417,000 customers switched supplier last month.

Energy UK has warmly welcomed the news that its Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy, Audrey Gallacher has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Commenting on the launch of the Lets do Net Zero climate campaign from the Scottish Government, our Chief Executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said:

Commenting on Ofgem’s Microbusiness Strategic Review final proposals, our Deputy Director (Retail), Dan Alchin, said:

Commenting on the launch of the UK ETS today, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK's chief executive said:

Energy UK’s latest monthly electricity switching figures show 657,000 customers moved to a new supplier in April – the second highest number recorded in a month by Energy UK.

Commenting on the Queen's Speech of 11 May 2021, Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK's chief executive said:

Steve Crabb has been appointed to the role of independent Chair of the Vulnerability Commitment.

Energy UK, the trade association for the energy industry, and Ofgem, the sector’s regulator, will be the first organisations from the energy sector to partner with BBC’s ‘50:50 The Equality Project’, which aims to improve gender representation and deliver cultural change in the workplace.