Energy Suppliers join the C-19 Business Pledge and the UK smashed its all-time peak solar generation record

It encourages universities and businesses to work together and commit to doing what they can to support communities during the crisis.

Earlier in the month SSE also signed the pledge. Bulb is the latest energy supplier that will join with other businesses and organisations from a wide range of sectors. 

SSE says its key priority is ensuring the safe and reliable supply of electricity, in addition to supporting its workforce and wider communities.

The company said that it has already brought forward up to 10% of its annual community funds, totalling £1 million, to be available to communities in direct response to the challenges posed by Coronavirus. It has also supported vulnerable customers through the Priority Services Register and protected its staff through a range of other measures.

Alistair Phillips-Davies, SSE Chief Executive, said: “All businesses have a responsibility to customers, employees and communities and we’re no different. We’re pleased to be able to join forces with other like-minded businesses in signing the C-19 pledge and continuing to play our part in the national fight against the virus. 

We’ve set out the steps we’ve taken so far, underpinned by our brilliant workforce who are responding to this unprecedented situation with commitment, professionalism, and sheer hard work, to deliver reliable electricity to the country. We’ll continue to look at more ways we can play our part in the weeks and months ahead.”