Smart Meter Benefits - An Ecotricity customer's perspective

Since the energy crisis began, our founder Dale Vince has continued to call out the fundamental issues with Britain’s energy system that have led us here, and how to fix them – by radically ramping up investment in renewable energy generation.

Earth Day: Six ways to Invest in Our Planet

Earth Day 2022 calls on us all to “Invest in Our Planet”, highlighting actions which can empower us to make a difference right now, and be part of the global movement for change.

Sun parks shine on

Since we were founded in 1995, we’ve built 74 beautiful windmills and one solar park, across Britain. We’re immensely proud of our windmills, and we’ve got big plans for new sun parks as well.

Why are green energy bills affected by fossil fuel prices and the energy crisis?

Discover the main reasons why the cost of clean green energy is going up just because the cost of polluting brown energy has.

Ecotricity explains: Boosting biodiversity at our green gas mills

Find out how our green gas mills are helping to boost biodiversity, lock in carbon and improve soil quality on marginal grasslands.

Ecotricity explains: What is a deep green energy supplier?

When we talk about energy suppliers, we talk in shades of sustainability – deep, mid and light green, but what is the difference?

How to fix the energy crisis

How can we really fix the energy crisis, so everyone can afford to heat their homes and cook their food?

Ecotricity explains: Biodiversity in our sun parks

Find out how our new sun parks are fighting the climate crisis and boosting biodiversity.

Ecotricity explains: 4 ways smart meters can help us reach net zero

Smart meters are a crucial tool in the plan to decarbonise Britain over the next few years and we’re installing them free for all our customers.

Ecotricity explains: What is battery storage?

A key factor in increasing the amount of renewable energy that the national grid can handle is building and innovating in energy storage.

Dale Vince: Our founder’s story

Dale Vince OBE is the founder of Ecotricity and a United Nations Climate Champion. Read our founder's story.

Energy saving tips for winter

Top energy saving tips to cut your bills and stay warm this winter. Many of the big savers are quick and simple for you to do and are often free.