news
24 Jun 2025
Spending review 2025: our verdict
June marked an important moment for the UK as the government unveiled its latest Spending Review.
Moregreen energy
23 Jun 2025
5 reasons why you should switch to Ecotricity
If you’re thinking about switching your energy to Ecotricity, you’re not alone. A recent Oxford University report revealed that 84 percent of us say that Britain should strengthen its efforts to fight climate change.
Moregreen energy
13 Jun 2025
How much green energy does Ecotricity generate?
Have you ever wondered how much green energy we generate every year? The past couple of years (2023 and 2024) were our second-highest generation ever and the totals keep climbing in our mission to end fossil fuels.
Morelifestyle
2 Jun 2025
How Smart Meters Work - A Simple Guide
Having a smart meter installed will help you monitor your energy use, but how does it work, and why is it good for the environment? We’re here to help answer this.
Moregreen energy
14 May 2025
Introducing Lucy – our Principal Sites Manager
You may have noticed that this year we’re celebrating 30 years of Ecotricity. We’ve certainly achieved a lot in this time, and we couldn’t have done it without our fantastic customers - but also our loyal staff too.
Moregreen energy
1 May 2025
Breaking the link
Britain is generating more cheap green energy than ever before, but our bills are still going up. What’s going on and how can we fix this to lower energy bills for good?
Moreenergy
7 Apr 2025
7 reasons why zonal energy pricing won’t work
The UK energy market is at a crossroads. With energy prices a major concern for households and businesses alike, policymakers are searching for solutions.
Morebusiness
4 Mar 2025
Ecotricity explains: Ofgem’s new small and micro business definitions
As part of our mission to decarbonise the businesses of Britain, we want to ensure that businesses are getting the right support on their journey to net zero.
Moregreen energy
27 Jan 2025
Ecotricity Explains: What is a dunkelflaute?
What happens when the wind isn’t blowing, and the sun isn’t shining? We’re often asked this question, and our answer is an easy one: we need the smart grid. It allows us to see how much energy is being used and importantly manage demand.
Moreenergy savings
17 Jan 2025
Home heating: slow and steady or as you need it?
Whether your house uses gas or electricity, there are a number of ways to heat your home. However, one of the big questions is this – is it better to keep your heating turned on but on a low temperature, or to turn it on as and when you need it?
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