Ecotricity

Ecotricity is the U.K.’s first clean energy company, offering business and residential customers the opportunity to lower U.K. pollution levels and support the growth of alternative energy in Europe. Since 1996 Ecotricity has been selling electricity generated from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.

Company profits are invested in further research and development of clean energy sources. Ecotricity hopes to double the amount of renewable electricity in the U.K.

The energy that Ecotricity sells is primarily generated by wind farms. Most of the company’s new energy investments are focused on wind power technologies. Throughout the U.K. Farmers have been earning extra income by allowing wind turbines to be installed on their property. Ecotricity pays for the construction, maintenance and operating fees. The cost of purchasing power from this company is the same as the local power company’s rates as Ecotricity matches the going rate.