Nearly 185k customers switch energy suppliers in January

New electricity switching data reveals a 58% increase from the previous year

UK urged to increase offshore wind capacity

Energy UK has urged the government to boost offshore wind capacity in upcoming auctions to meet 2030 targets

Extension granted for RTS switch-off deadline

The technology supporting older Radio Teleswitch meters was scheduled to be deactivated by 31st March

Nearly 90% of UK homes covered by Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment

Introduced in 2020 by Energy UK, the Vulnerability Commitment is a voluntary initiative within the industry designed to elevate supplier standards

Two-thirds shun home energy fixes amid rising costs

A recent poll by Energy UK and One Home reveals that despite lower energy prices, more than two-thirds of people didn’t upgrade home energy efficiency in 2023 due to upfront costs

Monthly energy bill charge shocks customer at £244,000

Energy suppliers have been warned after a holiday park owner faced a direct debit horror with an incorrectly charged bill of £244,000

Energy UK raises concerns over Ofgem’s regulatory ‘sandbox’

While Energy UK generally supports the Future Regulation Sandbox proposals, there are specific concerns about its practical implementation

Energy industry responds to forced prepayment meter restart

The energy sector reacts to Ofgem’s decision to allow the restart of forced prepayment meter installations

Storm chaos: 10,000 homes still in the dark

Electricity networks in Britain have restored power to 125,000 customers following Storm Henk, but around 10,000 homes remain without power

Energy industry responds to new price cap

Organisations have emphasised the need for targeted government support and the importance of long term measures to mitigate rising energy costs