Ecotricity explains: Making gas from grass

Right now, we’re working on a really exciting project, the first green gas mill in Britain – turning grass into gas that can be used in standard boilers to heat our homes and fight the climate crisis.

Ecotricity explains: COP26

The world is facing a climate emergency with extreme weather events, flooding and wildfires becoming more common with devastating consequences for both people and the natural world.

Turning coal mines into hot water mines

To beat the climate crisis, we need to be clever in the way we use the green energy that’s all around us

Go birdwatching with Chris Packham

Our mobile phone service Ecotalk + RSPB have teamed up with the RSPB and the Daily Express to secure Horse Common in the New Forest for future generations.

Ethical Consumer Week, October 2021

In the run-up to the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow this November, Ethical Consumer are hosting their annual Ethical Consumer Week, sponsored by Ecotricity.

Ecotricity explains: The energy crisis

The energy crisis is making headlines across Britain. Ecotricity are in strong position, having already bought 90% of our energy for the next year. With over 25 years of energy trading experience under our belts, we know what we’re doing.

Save our Boilers!

Ecotricity began with a mission to replace electricity made by burning fossil fuels with green energy. We succeeded and now we aim to replace fossil fuel natural gas with sustainable green gas.

A statement from our founder, Dale Vince, on the energy crisis

Dale spent most of yesterday talking to Britain’s media about the energy crisis. Read his statement on it here.

9 smart meter myths - busted!

Smart meters help us to understand where and when our customers need energy, and they help you to see what you’re using and cut where you can. That’s good for the planet and your pocket.

Ecotricity & Ecovision team up to support multi-site solar generators

Ecovision are a specialist in the solar PV space and have installed over 5000 rooftop systems, with their asset management and O&M team now overseeing more than 12,000 installations

Why should I get a smart meter?

Smart meters send meter readings from your house direct to your energy supplier, so you don’t need to answer the door to a meter reader and your readings are always up to date, so you can wave goodbye estimated bills.

Our Latest Green Projects

We’re always conscious of this fact, that it’s our customers who make all this possible. We have a responsibility to choose projects that will make the biggest impact in creating a green Britain.