Switch to a green energy supplier.
Switching to a green energy supplier is usually an easy, cost effective way to reduce your carbon footprint. However, energy prices have skyrocketed since 2021.
Unless you’re not fazed by the price of green tariffs, it’s best to stay put with your current supplier for now.
Read on to find out why clean energy matters, and tips for switching, when prices stabilise.
Energy security
The UK relies on imported energy for almost 50% of its energy supply.1 Most of our crude oil and natural gas comes from Norway, OPEC, Russia, and Quatar, while our coal comes from Russia, Columbia, and the United States.1
Increasing our use of renewable electricity will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, gas and coal, and in turn protect us from unpredictable oil prices, international disputes and the other threats of peak oil.
Clean energy technology is ready and waiting for our money. So show the big guys that you want it clean – switch to a green energy tariff today.
Climate Change
In 2018, 27% of the UK’s carbon emissions came from our energy supply. Impressively, there was a 7% drop in emissions from our energy supply between 2017 and 2018 – mostly due to a shift away from using coal for electricity generation, towards gas and renewables.2
In the summer of 2019 renewable sources of energy generated more electricity than coal and gas power stations, marking the first quarter in history that renewables have eclipsed fossil fuels in the country.3
This shows that a future powered by renewables is viable, but in order to meet our legally binding carbon emissions targets, we need to get there faster.
That’s why switching to a clean energy supplier is so important - it’ll help keep the pressure up to shift our energy portfolio further and further from fossil fuels.
The Fracking Problem
Fracking has been a major issue making headlines across the world including the UK. Instead of investing in renewable energy, conventional energy companies are investing into non-renewable shale gas, further increasing the UK’s CO2 emissions.
Fracking also has a bad reputation because it contaminates local water supplies, can cause seismic activity (yes, earthquakes!) and generally destroys the surrounding natural environment.4
Pro-fracking lobbyist argue that there will be no pollution if good practices are observed. But there are already several reports of environmental pollution in the residential areas surrounding fracking sites in the US. This not only affects the environment but also the communities surrounding it.
Global Goals
In September 2017, an historic agreement was signed by UN member nations agreeing to work towards 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development by 2030, otherwise known as the SDGs.
Achieving these ambitious goals will require action from governments, businesses, NGOs, and individuals alike. We can - and must - all play our part.
By making the 'Clean your bills' pledge, you are contributing to the following SDG targets:
3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination
7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
12.8: By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
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