Green Tariffs
What is Green Energy?
Green energy is energy produced from using renewable sources including Solar Power (from the Sun); Wind Power and Hydro power (water)
Solar
A solar cell, or more precisely a photovoltaic cell, takes the light from the sun and converts it into power. Solar thermal systems take the heat from the sun and use that to heat water for homes. In the UK due to our unpredictable weather, photovoltaic power is more commonly used.
Hydro
Electricity generated from small-scale hydro-electric schemes currently based in Cumbria, Cambridgeshire and the Peak District. Hydro-electric power plants take the energy from free falling water and turn this energy into electricity.
Wind
Small scale wind takes the energy in the wind and uses it to turn a turbine that creates electricity.
What are Green Tariffs?
The majority of Gas and Electric suppliers provide Green Tariffs. These suppliers include British Gas, E.ON, Scottish Power, EDF, npower; and Scottish & Southern . All suppliers of Gas and Electric have to commit to providing a percentage of their Gas and Electric from renewable sources; which is regulated by Ofgem. Ofgem is the government's regulatory body of the energy industry.
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If you subscribe to Green Energy tariff the electricity you receive will be the same as on any other tariff. Gas and Electric supplies however commit to supply energy from green sources equivalent to what you use. Often a Green tariff means that a small proportion of what you pay is put into a non profit fund designed to develop more energy generation from green energy sources. Many of the suppliers of Gas and Electric provide information to their customers about how they are becoming more energy efficient in regular news updates. Some Green tariffs also enable you to offset your carbon emissions and offset your carbon footprint.
On line tariffs are also considered to be good for the environment; this is because customers are not sent a paper bill.
Why would I subscribe to a Green Tariff?
Customers subscribe to Green Tariffs for their gas and Electric supply because they want to be environmentally friendly. This is a personal decision and does not mean you will save money on your gas and Electric Bills. For more information on the Green tariffs available to you get a quote from Switch 365 and we will tell you if savings are available on the Green Tariffs as part of your quote.
How can I get a Green Tariff?
You can get a Green Tariff by getting a quote from Switch Gas and Electric. Switch 365 can say you money on your household bills. We compare prices with the Gas and Electric suppliers to provide you with the best savings so you can save money on your Gas and Electric bills
Where do you get Green Tariffs from?
You get Green Tariffs by getting a quote from Switch Gas and Electric. We will let you know what Green Tariffs are available and how much you can save on your Gas and Electric bills. You can choose which Green Tariff you want from those available. All you need to do is to provide your home post code and a contact telephone number so we can confirm how much you cans save on your Gas and Electric bills.
When can I get a Green Tariff?
When you have chosen your Green Tariff after you have received your quote from Switch 365 it will take 6 to 8 weeks for the switch to take place. Switch 365 will post you a letter confirming the details of your order within 48 hours of you choosing the Green Tariff you wish to switch to. About a week later your will receive a welcome pack form your new supplier that will include details about your Green Tariff and the new supplier. Your new supplier will let you know when your switch date is. On the date of your switch there will be no change to your electric supply; you won't even know the switch has taken place! All you need to do is provide your new supplier with you meter reading and then you will be on your new Green Tariff.
If you have any queries about your Gas or Electric switch you can always contact the customer services team at Switch 365 who will be happy to help you.