Switching your home’s electricity to 100% renewable energy will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and it means you can start powering other things, like your central heating and your car using your renewable energy supply.
This is absolutely critical to stopping climate change and everyone is going to have to make this switch. If you want to stop climate change, stop reading this and use one of the links below to switch your energy tariff online now.
List of U.K. renewable energy providers
Here are ten renewable energy providers in the UK, along with details on how they produce energy, their tariffs, average prices, descriptions, and financial robustness:
Octopus Energy
- Production: Primarily through wind and solar power.
- Tariffs: Offers various green energy tariffs, such as the “Octopus Go” for electric vehicle owners and “Octopus Agile,” which reflects half-hourly wholesale prices.
- Average Prices: Around £1,100-£1,200 per year for a typical dual-fuel household as of 2024.
- Description: Known for its commitment to 100% green electricity and innovative customer service models, Octopus Energy is a leading player in the UK’s renewable market.
- Financial Security: Backed by large investments, including from Tokyo Gas and Origin Energy, Octopus is robust, with a strong focus on technological innovation and customer growth.
Bulb Energy
- Production: Mix of wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.
- Tariffs: Single, variable tariff that is 100% renewable.
- Average Prices: Around £1,100 per year.
- Description: Bulb is a green energy supplier known for its transparency and simplicity. It provides 100% renewable electricity and offsets gas usage with carbon credits.
- Financial Security: After facing financial difficulties in 2021, it was acquired by Octopus Energy, enhancing its financial stability.
Good Energy
- Production: Wind, solar, bioenergy, and hydropower.
- Tariffs: “Good Energy Electricity” and “Green Gas” tariffs.
- Average Prices: Approximately £1,200 per year.
- Description: One of the earliest renewable energy providers in the UK, Good Energy is dedicated to buying renewable power from independent generators.
- Financial Security: Maintains strong financial health by diversifying its portfolio and customer base, and has been trading profitably for years.
Ecotricity
- Production: Wind, solar, and green gas.
- Tariffs: Offers “Green Electricity” and “Green Gas” tariffs.
- Average Prices: Around £1,200-£1,300 per year.
- Description: Pioneers in the green energy sector, Ecotricity reinvests profits into building more renewable capacity.
- Financial Security: As a private company, it has a stable financial foundation and is well-known for its sustainability ethos and innovation.
ScottishPower
- Production: Wind and solar power.
- Tariffs: “ScottishPower 100% Green Fixed” and other fixed-rate options.
- Average Prices: Approximately £1,150 per year.
- Description: Part of the Iberdrola Group, ScottishPower is a major player in the UK renewable sector, especially in onshore and offshore wind.
- Financial Security: Strong financial backing from Iberdrola, one of the largest global energy firms, ensures robust financial health and growth potential.
OVO Energy
- Production: Wind, solar, and other renewable sources.
- Tariffs: “Better Energy” and “Green Energy” plans.
- Average Prices: About £1,100-£1,200 per year.
- Description: OVO Energy has committed to becoming a net-zero company and offers innovative, green energy solutions.
- Financial Security: Financially strong with a diverse range of services and a broad customer base. It also acquired SSE’s retail arm, expanding its market share.
SSE (part of OVO Energy Group)
- Production: Wind and hydroelectric power.
- Tariffs: Green tariffs such as “Green Electricity Fixed.”
- Average Prices: Around £1,150 per year.
- Description: SSE provides a blend of renewable electricity options and has committed to significant investments in wind farms.
- Financial Security: Benefits from being part of the OVO Group, providing strong financial backing and diversified income streams.
Green Energy UK
- Production: Solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy.
- Tariffs: “Deep Green” and “Still Green” tariffs.
- Average Prices: Approximately £1,300 per year.
- Description: Known for being 100% renewable for both electricity and gas, Green Energy UK offers innovative, green-centric tariffs.
- Financial Security: Maintains a niche position in the market with a dedicated customer base and transparent business model.
ENGIE UK
- Production: Wind and solar power, as well as energy from waste.
- Tariffs: Green electricity tariffs designed for businesses and residential customers.
- Average Prices: Around £1,150 per year.
- Description: ENGIE focuses on innovative, sustainable energy solutions, with significant investments in renewable infrastructure.
- Financial Security: Part of a large multinational group, providing substantial financial security and operational expertise.
EDF Energy
- Production: A mix of nuclear and renewable sources (wind, solar, and hydro).
- Tariffs: “Renewable for Business” and “Green Electricity” tariffs.
- Average Prices: Approximately £1,200 per year.
- Description: EDF Energy is one of the largest suppliers in the UK and a major investor in both renewable and nuclear power.
- Financial Security: Backed by Électricité de France, a global energy giant, EDF Energy has robust financial backing and is expanding its renewable portfolio aggressively.
These companies provide a range of options for consumers looking to switch to renewable energy, with various pricing plans and renewable sources to suit different needs and preferences
Citation 1: UK renewable energy statistics 2024.
Citation 2: Top 10: Renewable Energy Companies | Energy Magazine
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Wait a minute…
You might be thinking, “my home is connected to the national grid”, if I use one of those services to switch to renewable electricity, I’ll still be burning fossil fuels”.
Here’s my answer…
If 0% of people switch to renewable electricity, 0% of the grid will be powered by renewables.
If 100% of people switch to renewable electricity, 100% of the grid will be powered by renewables.
By switching you’re basically ‘voting’ to make energy suppliers source all of their energy using renewables. They have to do this by law. If everyone switches they cannot sell you electricity that is made by burning fossil fuels.
So, how are you going to vote?
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