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How to find out if your energy supplier is environmentally friendly

More and more households in the UK are becoming environmentally conscious and for good reason. The impact each person has on the environment just going about their daily life is beginning to show signs of wear and tear on our planet and our environment.

The rise of environmentally friendly or green energy suppliers is a direct result of heightened consumer desire to be more earth-conscious. Is your energy supplier environmentally friendly? Read this article and find out!

What is Green Energy?

Environmentally friendly energy suppliers offer tariffs supplying renewable energy. Some providers supply energy that is 100% renewable. Ofgem, the UK organization that regulates the gas and electricity market, has a Green Energy Certification scheme that energy providers can voluntarily enrol themselves in for review, and officially become certified as green.

Not all providers enrol in the certification scheme, but that does not mean that they do not provide a certain amount of green energy.

Green energy comes from renewable sources such as:

  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Hydro
  • Wave
  • Tidal
  • Biogas

How Do I Find Out if My Supplier is Green?

Any UK energy supplier can get a portion of their fuel from renewable sources. You can check how much green energy your supplier is producing by looking for the information on their fuel mix.

This data shows how much of the supplier’s power is coming from gas, coal, nuclear sources, renewable sources, and others. Most energy suppliers list this information on their website, as Ofgem requires them to publish these figures on an annual basis. The fuel mix data may also appear on your paper statement if you receive one. If you cannot find the data you need from these two places, you may need to contact your supplier directly.

Is Green Energy Expensive?

While renewable energy tariffs are on the more expensive side than traditional, most consumers see this as a price they are willing to pay to do their part for the environment. You may be surprised to find out that you can still save on your energy bill even if you go green. Furthermore, it is extremely easy to switch to a green energy supplier, once you find the right one. Comparing and switching providers is easy by using an energy comparison site like usave.co.uk that even includes environmentally friendly suppliers.

Who are 100% Green Energy Suppliers?

If you have decided to go green and look for an energy supplier who offers 100% renewable sources for their energy tariffs, there are a few to choose from. Just keep in mind that not all of them are available throughout the country, so use your postcode to see the suppliers in your area.

  • Bulb – They are typically among the top cost saving deals in the UK, and source their power from hydro as well as renewable generators in the UK.
  • Ebico – A not-for-profit organization that has no “standing charge”, which means that you pay for the amount of energy you consume, no more and no less.
  • Ecotricity – Leaders in green energy, they were the first company to introduce “green gas”

Tips for Becoming Greener At Home

Improving how environmentally friendly you are can start with your energy supplier, which could save you a few hundred pounds a year. There are other easy steps to take to be green at home that range from changing your routine to improving your home’s efficiency.

Washing clothes at lower temperatures, turning off lights and appliances you are not using, and limiting shower time are some small changes that can have a real impact on the environment and your budget.

Investing in more energy efficient appliances if yours are getting toward the end of their life, installing roof insulation or double glazed windows, draft-proofing doors and windows, or even looking into installing solar panels are some major steps to take that can dramatically reduce your power consumption.

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