Green
Energy : the facts
Research
indicated that 71% of UK homeowners would be
'interested' in buying electricity from renewable sources.
Market research
has indicated that as many as 45% of UK households would be prepared
to pay more for electricity generated in a more environmentally friendly
way.
Almost one in five of those householders questioned claimed they would
pay a premium of as much as £5.00 per quarter.
What can I do?
Buy Green Energy
from a green power supplier, it is now possible to switch to green energy without
paying an extra premium or tariff.
View the Friends of the Earth
League
Table of Best Green Energy Providers
How
can I do it?
RSPB Energy*
is a unique 'green' price plan from Scottish and Southern Energy and the
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. It won't cost you any extra,
in fact you could save money, and you'll help raise funds to protect the
environment too. Switching to RSPB Energy supports the growth of renewable
energy - and, unlike other 'green' electricity schemes you won't pay a
premium for helping the environment.
Click here to switch to RSPB
energy
Smart thinking
Solar
Grants
Homeowners are able to apply for government grants of up to 50% of the
value of their solar PV installation.
How to get the grant
Call solar century as soon as possible to let them know that you are interested.
They will help you chose the right system for your needs and will draw
up a preliminary design that will form part of the grant application,
click here for more information: Solar
Century
Further information
The Guardian
Renewable
Energy Website
Friends of the Earth Green
Energy League Table
Friends of the Earth Green
Energy FAQ's