green energy
31 Jan 2025
Five big green energy myths busted
Green energy is still a relatively new concept – especially when you consider the fact that the first coal-fired power station was built in London in 1882. It’s not surprising that there are still a lot of myths out there.
Moregreen energy
27 Jan 2025
Ecotricity Explains: What is a dunkelflaute?
What happens when the wind isn’t blowing, and the sun isn’t shining? We’re often asked this question, and our answer is an easy one: we need the smart grid. It allows us to see how much energy is being used and importantly manage demand.
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14 Jan 2025
Partnerships: Friends of the Earth
Last year, through our join incentive and Refer a Friend scheme, our customers donated £27,638 to Friends of the Earth, an international environmental organisation fighting for a fairer, greener future.
Moregreen energy
2 Dec 2024
Our people: A chat with our Merchant Wind Manager, George
For over two decades, we’ve been helping companies go green. If you use over 1GWh a year, our Merchant Wind Power scheme can save you money and cut your firm’s carbon footprint.
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13 Nov 2024
Ecotricity Explains: Dale’s position on heat pumps
Our founder, Dale Vince OBE, has been in the news recently about his position on heat pumps – but the headlines can be misleading. That’s why we wanted to put the facts all in one place to clear things up.
Moretransport
6 Nov 2024
Are electric vehicles better for the environment?
Transport accounts for over 25% of our greenhouse gas emissions in the UK – but are electric vehicles the answer?
Moreclimate
9 Sept 2024
Bringing your colleagues with you on your sustainability journey
If the current trends in climate change and nature degradation are to be reversed we need everyone to play their part. the next vital step is encouraging colleagues to adopt sustainable behaviours, embedding the concept that everyone’s role is a green role
Morenews
7 Aug 2024
4 ways Paris 2024 is greening up the Games
This year’s Olympics, held in Paris, is set to be the greenest yet. The Games’ sustainability commitments fall in line with the four main areas of our lives which drive the climate crisis – energy, transport, food and nature.
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24 Jul 2024
We're supporting the Young Green Briton Challenge – and here’s why you should too
Run as a collaboration between GenEarth, Social Innovation for All CIC and Ministry of Eco Education, bringing together volunteers and green professionals with a wealth of experience, and – most importantly – passion for sustainability and youth engagement
Moreclimate
17 Jun 2024
Ecotricity Explains: Smart meters for a greener Britain
You’ve probably heard the usual talk about how smart meters can help you save energy and money – but there’s a lot more to smart meters than that. They’re actually key players in greening up not only our energy grid, but the whole country.
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