🏠 With winter approaching and the next energy price cap announcement on the horizon, many households and businesses may be concerned about the impact of energy costs on their finances.

🌞 Solar power generated a record 14.4% of the UK's electricity in July 2026. 💡 Check out the Energy UK stats and facts page to keep up to date with all the latest numbers behind the energy transition: www.energy-uk.org.uk/insights/uk-...

One year on from the Modern Industrial Strategy, progress is being made, but delivery must now accelerate. Our latest report sets out 6 priorities to boost competitiveness, unlock investment and build a more resilient, electrified economy. 📖 Read 'Industrial Strategy: Where Next?': buff.ly/t7viDmB

🌱 The UK’s transition to clean, affordable and secure energy is already well underway. 📊 To illustrate this, Energy UK has brought together key statistics and evidence on the factors shaping bills, the role of different energy sources, and how the system is evolving.

🎉 We're hiring an Events and Stakeholder Relationship Executive! If you're passionate about delivering great events, building strong relationships, and helping to shape the UK's energy transition, we'd love to hear from you. 🗓️ Learn more and apply by 4pm on 31 July 🔗 buff.ly/0cnLkxw

📢 Join our team! We're looking for a Stakeholder Relationship Executive. If you're a confident relationship builder with strong commercial awareness and a passion for stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you. 🗓️ Deadline: 4pm, 31 July 📩 Find out more and apply now: buff.ly/E6HRBmv

⚡ Why are UK electricity bills higher than in many other countries? Shauna Dubler, Senior Public Affairs Manager, discusses key factors behind UK electricity costs, including gas prices, infrastructure, and policies. 🎥 Watch our latest explainer:

Why are UK electricity bills so much higher compared to other countries?

⚡ Why are UK electricity bills so high compared to other countries? Millions of UK households and businesses are asking the same question. In this YouTube Short, Shauna Dubler, Senior Public Affairs…

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The govt acted last week to cut bills, but more work remains. Energy UK’s #BringDownBills campaign tracks progress on recommendations to lower bills, support vulnerable customers, and boost UK energy security. Read more and explore the scorecard:https://buff.ly/lLPPEPc

Energy UK is partnering with the Grid: Connected Energy Infrastructure project, which brings together the leaders, innovators, and stakeholders driving the urgent transformation of the UK’s energy transmission network. 📅 1– 2 Oct 🕑 9am – 4pm 📍Excel London🔗Reserve your place: buff.ly/4aY5tAR

Switching in June increased by 14% from May, with 279,548 customers switching their electricity provider. This figure is 26% higher than this time last year. 🔗 Read Energy UK’s electricity switching figures for June👉https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/publications/june-2026-electricity-switching-figures/

⚡ Today, we have responded to the Government’s announcement that VAT on household electricity bills will be cut as part of new measures to help tackle the cost of living. 🔗 Read Energy UK’s full statement: buff.ly/hfsdInR

Alongside 12 other energy trade associations, we’ve published an open letter to the incoming Government, calling for continued focus on energy as a driver of economic growth.

The UK’s transport sector is the highest-emitting sector, with cars, taxis and light vans accounting for 70% of this. Learn more: www.energy-uk.org.uk/publications...

Ensuring a successful transition to electric vehicles - Energy UK

The switch to electric vehicles is the single biggest driver of emissions reductions, and offers significant potential to improve air quality, lower costs for drivers, and support the energy transitio...

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🔥 Do you rely on heating oil to heat your home? ⚡ You might qualify for a government grant of up to £9,000 to switch to a heat pump. This change can help protect you from rising energy costs and promote a cleaner, more secure energy future. 🔗 Learn more 👉 buff.ly/RJ9W4p7

The energy sector is entering a pivotal period of delivery, innovation, and transformation. The Energy UK Annual Conference 2026 is the ideal platform to be part of this dialogue. 🗓 14 Oct 🕡 9:00am–5:30pm 📍London Secure your spot 👉 buff.ly/Fgs3zqC

New PM must cut business energy costs to boost investment & growth. Report by @cbieconomics.bsky.social & Energy UK + analysis by @cornwallinsight.bsky.social & @niesrorg.bsky.social offers blueprint to cut prices & deliver £130 billion economic boost. 📖 Read report: buff.ly/WfnUXKs

⚡ Energy UK's next Lightning Bolt Talks is only a week away Join us for an evening of bold thinking, big ideas and practical innovation, sponsored again by Engage Consulting, 📅 21 July 🕡 6:30–8:30pm 📍 London 🎟️ Free event with limited availability 👉 Reserve your spot: buff.ly/aQ2eogX

🡺 Curious about how the GB energy market works? Whether you're new to the sector or aiming to expand your knowledge, our Introduction to GB Energy Markets course provides a practical guide to one of the UK's most complex industries. 📅 16 Jul ⏰ 10:00am–4:00pm 🌐 Online 👉 Register: buff.ly/CYJKaAN

📖 Our latest explainer looks at the role long-duration electricity storage can play in GB’s future electricity system, the technologies involved, and how Ofgem's new cap and floor framework is expected to unlock investment.

🚨There’s still time to attend tomorrow's Breakfast Briefing. 📅 Tomorrow⏰ 9–10am 🌐 Online 🔗 Reserve your spot here: www.energy-uk.org.uk/event/breakf...

📅 Save the Date: Energy UK Annual Conference 2026 The energy sector is entering a pivotal era of delivery, innovation, and transformation. Join the conversation at the Energy UK Annual Conference 2026. 🗓 14 Oct 🕡 9:00am–5:30pm 📍 Westminster, London Book your place 👉 buff.ly/wH45smv

🔔 Yesterday, the Government published its framework for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 (AR8). ❓ But what exactly is a CfD, and what do the latest changes mean for the energy sector?

The start of the UK’s journey towards becoming a world leader in offshore wind began with Allocation Round 1 (AR1) in 2014/15 and continues today. Since then, offshore wind capacity has grown from 4.5GW in 2014 to 16GW by the end of 2025 – the equivalent of powering around 15 million households.

⚡ Looking for fresh perspectives on the future of energy? 🎟️ Reserve your free spot – places are limited 👉 buff.ly/95plA1Z Join us at our FREE Lightning Bolt Talks for an evening of bold thinking, big ideas and practical innovation. 📅 21 Jul🕡 6:30–8:30pm 📍London ⚡Sponsored by Engage Consulting

Interested in how Great Britain's electricity market operates? Join our 'Understanding the GB Power Market' course for insights into power generation, trading, market mechanisms, and energy policies shaping the UK's transition. Register today 👉 buff.ly/h5LaykP 📅 29 Jul ⏰10am–4pm 🌐 Online

Mark your calendar: Energy UK Annual Conference 2026 🗓 14 Oct 📍 Westminster, London Buy your ticket 👉https://buff.ly/wH45smv The energy sector is at a critical point. Join leaders, policymakers and industry experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the UK's energy future.

The new energy price cap begins today. If you're worried about your energy bills or are having trouble, help is available. Find out how to get support through our Additional Support for Customers 👉 buff.ly/MFHKKdj

Tomorrow, the next energy price will take effect. The cap has risen due to ongoing volatility in wholesale gas markets. Our ‘Energy UK Explains: The July 2026 price cap’ provides an overview of the changes. 🔗 Read our explainer 👉 buff.ly/qw4NT9e

⚡Join us for our upcoming Lightning Bolt Talks, sponsored by Engage Consulting, where we'll explore innovative ways to use data to enhance the UK energy system 📅 21 July 🕑 6:30–8:30pm 📍 The Happenstance, London EC4M 7DX 🎟️ Free entry – Reserve now to ensure your place: buff.ly/95plA1Z

🔥Do you use heating oil to warm your home? ⚡If so, you may be eligible for a government grant of up to £9,000 to switch to a heat pump.