Edenbee: Change my energy supplier to a renewable source

Change my energy supplier to a renewable source

Even the most energy efficient home needs electricity so make sure it's renewable. A number of energy suppliers have electricity generated by wind farm or hydropower, usually at no extra cost. They'll do all the paperwork too, making it really easy, so look up a renewable energy supplier today!

If you’re an Edenbee already, log in now, otherwise you’ll need to register (it’s quick, easy and free).
by smallcog 29 days ago

http://www.electricityinfo.org/suppliers.php gives the fuel mix for all electricity suppliers in the UK, only Ecotricity is 100% renewable
by sean23uk 2 months ago

Ecotricity - Yay!
by cotswoldeco 2 months ago

Check out Ecotricity, they are the only supplier to invest most of your money in actually building turbines. The rest just buy ROC's or invest only a little bit.
by Bing 2 months ago

You can do this very simply on line.

www.airtricity.ie
(for Ireland)

You will your ESB bill, bank details and meter reading (optional).

Only confusion I had was finding my 8 digit "meter number" (there was a 12 digit code on my meter). I called ESB 1850 number - they were clueless!! - don't call them. Call Airtricity on 1850 404070 and quote them your MPRN number (on bill). They'll give you your meter number.

Simple as!!! Do it!
by QUE-VA 5 months ago

I have switched my business to airtricity very simple I will switch my home to the same!...was wondering about solar panels for heating water and so on...got my home insulated to save on loss of heat it cut down the heating bills but I know I could still do more, I still use gas and I don't have double glazed windows....always happy to get further advise on energy efficiency!I'll use this goal to inspire me to keep striving to make more positive changes.
by honey 6 months ago

I've been with Good ENergy for about 2 years. When I joined they were the only electricity supplier that offered only renewable energy. They cost (at the time) a little more but it's worth it, just to tick that 'zero carbon' box on the home emissions front.

Read all stories

Edenbees can ask questions about this goal. If you’re an Edenbee already, log in now, otherwise you’ll need to register (it’s quick, easy and free).
Are we really making any difference by changing to Airtricity? As I understand it, Airtricity do not have enough renewable energy supply so top up from the grid. As more people sign up with Airtricity they will just top up more from most likely ESB supplied sources. I think only way to really make a difference here is to supply your own. is there another approach? 2 answers

Asked by buzzing-mum 2 months ago
1. Busybee
  Hi! By switching to Airtricity you are making a statement and believe me this statement is powerful. I agree the best way is to supply your own but till the time come when we can all meet our own needs we are reliant on providers. If we can make these providers more sustainable by our demands then that is a step in the right direction.
2. smallcog
  As Airtricity are heavily basing their supply on renewables ( almost entirely wind ) they do have to buy and sell constantly to ensure that their customer's demand is met. I mean that they sell wind-energy to others when they have more than their customer's demand and buy potentially dirtier electricity when demand is higher than their turbine's production. The following link ( admittedly their own ) shows that they do manage on balance to source 89% of the electricity from renewable sources, not a bad job at all. http://www.airtricity.com/ireland/environment/irelands_no1_green_energy/
  
  Large-scale energy-storage technology is not yet standard in the wind-industry ( apart from Sorne Hill wind-farm in Buncrana/Ireland ) http://wood-pellet-ireland.blogspot.com/2007/10/redox-batteries-and-wind-power-part-2.html
  Airtricity, like all RE-based electricity companies, are thus obliged to buy and sell.
What is the current cost of kwH from the top renewables suppliers? 4 answers

Asked by honey 6 months ago
1. stevegio
  Not sure what it is in the rest of the world but here in the States, New Jersey to be specific, my regional electric utility has posted their clean alternatives at http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/cleanpower-choice/start-today/your-nj-cleanpower-choice-options/your-nj-cleanpo
  
  The price per KwH ranges from 1.3 cents to 5.5 cents.
2. Busybee
  Where are you from Honey?
3. honey
  I'm from Lewes, East Sussex, England
4. smallcog
  http://www.greenelectricity.org/index.php will compare "green" electricity tariffs ofr your specific usage/region.