How do the Green Energy Suppliers compare ?
At present, there is a premium for buying green electricity. This may all be set to change with the feed in tarrif, indeed these same companies are worth a look if you intend to sell power to the grid.
Its difficult to compare, partly as the packages will keep changing. We have found a website which (Feb 2010) seems independant, helpful and clear.
Best to check out their site (and tell us if you find a better one), but the main 3 at the moment are;
| Company and Tarrif | Description | pence/KWh | Annual charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Energy – Deep Green Tarrif | Large proportion of generation is waste to energy. Upwey Water Mill near Weymouth is a featured supplier. Share scheme for customers. | 12.954 | £63.24 |
| Ecotricity – New Energy Plus Tarrif | Dedicated to investing in renewables in the UK. Quite a bit of capacity is from renewable obligations for other suppliers. | 12.63 | £52.60 |
| Good Energy | Claims to be 100% from renewable energy sources, apparently the purists choice | 13.62 | £55.73 |
There are a few consumer co-operative windfarms around, including one in Oxfordshire, Westmill Windfarm . There is also a collaboration for community windfarms
http://www.energy4all.co.uk/energy_home.asp this includes a step by step guide to those considering such projects.
Perhaps we could get a community interest project going here – if not wind, then maybe tidal ?