We can all "do our bit" to support renewable energy by using it for our homes and businesses. In 1998, the British Government introduced competition into the electricity supply chain, by de-regulating the industry. This gave us the choice to buy our electricity from a variety of sources. We can now buy renewable energy from a number of companies.
What
are green tariffs?
There are two types of green tariff available:
1.
Renewable Tariff: This is where every unit of electricity bought by
a consumer is generated from a renewable energy source.
2. Eco-Funds Tariff: This generates an additional premium which
is invested in new renewable energy projects.
What
is Green Energy?
Green energy can be loosely defined as energy from renewable or sustainable
sources. Examples of green energy include wind power, solar energy, biomass
energy and hydro power. There are also "waste to energy" projects
which is sometimes considered renewable because a large proportion of
the energy is derived from biomass (or plant material).
The CREI cannot recommend a specific green energy scheme for Cheshire residents or businesses, but would suggest you make a start by investigating the following websites.
