lifestyle
15 Jul 2025
Do fans work in hot weather? 5 ways to keep your home cool this summer
Whether you’re trying to cut energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, or just survive the UK’s increasingly warm summers, this guide has you covered.
Moreclimate
11 Jul 2025
Ecotricity’s journey to Net Zero
You may not have heard of Net Zero Week but it’s the UK’s official national awareness week. Solely online, it gives everyone the opportunity to get involved to help the planet.
Moregreen energy
18 Jun 2025
How Ecotricity became the world’s first green energy company
It’s our 30th anniversary and while we’re always looking forward at how to tackle the climate crisis by building more sources of green energy, it’s important to remember where we came from.
Moregreen energy
13 Jun 2025
How much green energy does Ecotricity generate?
Have you ever wondered how much green energy we generate every year? The past couple of years (2023 and 2024) were our second-highest generation ever and the totals keep climbing in our mission to end fossil fuels.
Moreclimate
5 Jun 2025
10 climate change facts you can’t afford to ignore
Global warming is showing no sign of slowing down. Human activity is pushing temperatures higher than ever before, with the risk of a tipping point from which we can never recover getting closer by the minute.
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22 Apr 2025
A guide to Earth Day and why it matters
Our planet is incredible, but it needs our help. This April, join us in celebrating Earth Day, an annual global event that inspires collective action for environmental protection.
Moregreen energy
31 Jan 2025
Five big green energy myths busted
Green energy is still a relatively new concept – especially when you consider the fact that the first coal-fired power station was built in London in 1882. It’s not surprising that there are still a lot of myths out there.
Moregreen energy
27 Jan 2025
Ecotricity Explains: What is a dunkelflaute?
What happens when the wind isn’t blowing, and the sun isn’t shining? We’re often asked this question, and our answer is an easy one: we need the smart grid. It allows us to see how much energy is being used and importantly manage demand.
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14 Jan 2025
Partnerships: Friends of the Earth
Last year, through our join incentive and Refer a Friend scheme, our customers donated £27,638 to Friends of the Earth, an international environmental organisation fighting for a fairer, greener future.
Moregreen energy
2 Dec 2024
Our people: A chat with our Merchant Wind Manager, George
For over two decades, we’ve been helping companies go green. If you use over 1GWh a year, our Merchant Wind Power scheme can save you money and cut your firm’s carbon footprint.
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