Nearly 1,000 miles of power lines needed in UK electricity overhaul

The UK’s electricity network requires a £60 billion upgrade to meet government decarbonisation targets by 2035, according to National Grid ESO

UK energy network operators to offer over 700 apprenticeships

The roles range from community-based to administrative positions, encompassing apprentice analysts, engineers and corporate positions

UK unlocks 50GW capacity for early grid connection

The UK’s electricity grid has expedited the availability of 50GW capacity for generators and battery storage providers, outpacing initial schedules

Energy leaders unite to advance equality and inclusivity

Ofgem, Energy UK and the Energy Networks Association have committed to boosting equality, diversity and inclusion efforts

Energy UK announces Audrey Gallacher as interim head

The announcement comes as current chief Lawrence Slade steps down this month

Nearly 205k consumers switch from larger to smaller suppliers

More than four million consumers have switched so far in 2019, up 11% on the same time last year

Energy UK chief Lawrence Slade to step down

He joined the organisation in 2011 and has been heading it since January 2015

UK Government urged to retain carbon pricing post-Brexit

Lawrnce Slade said the carbon price support and the EU Emissions Trading System have ‘really helped’ drive investment in low carbon technologies

Energy UK chief: UK should turn up the heat on large-scale electrification trials

Lawrence Slade told ELN decarbonising the heating sector is a ‘cast iron’ opportunity for the UK to set an example to the rest of the world

Energy market ‘must engage with customers’

The energy market isn’t broken but does have a problem with engagement. That’s according to Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of Energy UK, who spoke to ELN at the industry body’s Annual Conference yesterday. He said because of the lack of consumer involvement, the market wasn’t working for everyone, adding the industry needs to reach out […]