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Thread: I've just switched to Ecotricity

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    I've just switched to Ecotricity

    I've only gone and bloody done it! My energy supply is now completely renewable.

    They were good as gold on the phone too in all fairness to them. Probably looking forward to their organic ciders later.

    Four months left on my car loan (Diesel) and I'll be seriously looking to go electric or at least Hybrid. The charging points are more common these days and the Tesco down the the road has two points.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    How would that work?
    Surely you get the same electricity as everyone else unless you have solar panels or a direct cable from the windfarm?

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluebina View Post
    How would that work?
    Surely you get the same electricity as everyone else unless you have solar panels or a direct cable from the windfarm?
    Diesel generator being delivered tomorrow!

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    No, I've got a coal-fired furnace coming.

    How it works: All energy suppliers source their energy from whatever means. E.g coal, nuclear, wind etc. It goes into the National Grid, which is like a communal pot, as well all rely on it for energy.

    Ecotricity only put 100% renewable energy into the pot. Also, part of my bill goes back into funding research into green energy and building new generators etc.

    It's the way forward IMO.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    I've just signed up with Bulb who are also renewable energy and cheaper than the established 'big' companies.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by B. Oddie View Post
    No, I've got a coal-fired furnace coming.

    How it works: All energy suppliers source their energy from whatever means. E.g coal, nuclear, wind etc. It goes into the National Grid, which is like a communal pot, as well all rely on it for energy.

    Ecotricity only put 100% renewable energy into the pot. Also, part of my bill goes back into funding research into green energy and building new generators etc.

    It's the way forward IMO.
    I understand that, but you will get the stuff locally through the grid, probably from a power station?

    Well done anyway, you are making your contribution

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    I tried ringing them but no-one could answer until the wind was up or the sun was out.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by Cyncoed Slumdog View Post
    I've just signed up with Bulb who are also renewable energy and cheaper than the established 'big' companies.
    I use bulb too. I’m not sure I believe it’s 100% renewable when it comes to peak times etc but it’s definitely a step in the right direction.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluebina View Post
    I understand that, but you will get the stuff locally through the grid, probably from a power station?

    Well done anyway, you are making your contribution
    Aye, but my house is one less that needs energy from single use fuels, innit.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    I've bought a new set of thermals , lots of blankets, cycle run an allotment, and live in the basement, my carbon footprint is very low.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by B. Oddie View Post
    No, I've got a coal-fired furnace coming.

    How it works: All energy suppliers source their energy from whatever means. E.g coal, nuclear, wind etc. It goes into the National Grid, which is like a communal pot, as well all rely on it for energy.

    Ecotricity only put 100% renewable energy into the pot. Also, part of my bill goes back into funding research into green energy and building new generators etc.

    It's the way forward IMO.
    You'll be supporting FGR next.
    😀

    Ps in fact I'm with Green Energy Network. Hopefully 100% renewable. Def the way forward, if you're prepared to have dozens of wind turbines spoiling the environment in places like Brechfa and Llandudno.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by jeremy corbyn View Post
    You'll be supporting FGR next.
    😀

    Ps in fact I'm with Green Energy Network. Hopefully 100% renewable. Def the way forward, if you're prepared to have dozens of wind turbines spoiling the environment in places like Brechfa and Llandudno.
    We could flood the low lying plain of Newport and create a tidal dam for the rest of Wales . With the higher ranges of the valleys we could build thousands of wind turbines to provide the fair City of Cardiff with cheaper renewable fuel .

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by jeremy corbyn View Post
    You'll be supporting FGR next.
    ��

    Ps in fact I'm with Green Energy Network. Hopefully 100% renewable. Def the way forward, if you're prepared to have dozens of wind turbines spoiling the environment in places like Brechfa and Llandudno.
    I used to really dislike them but I quite like them now. Most power comes from off-shore wind farms which also helps the environment because they create marine habitats too.

    In related news, it looks as though that radioactive mud is going to be dumped in the Bristol channel.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Many suppliers now call their products "renewable". My last supplier was Bristol Energy who claimed all their electricity was from renewable sources and the same goes for my current supplier "Peoples Energy" where 75% of the profits are rebated back to the customer.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by Vindec View Post
    Many suppliers now call their products "renewable". My last supplier was Bristol Energy who claimed all their electricity was from renewable sources and the same goes for my current supplier "Peoples Energy" where 75% of the profits are rebated back to the customer.
    That's good Socialism - I like it.

    The reason why I didn't go with them is the fact that they haven't quite got a handle on being 100% or at least their gas isn't, yet hence why I went with Ecotricity.

    I don't think I could ever go back to being a customer to any of the big guns.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by B. Oddie View Post
    I used to really dislike them but I quite like them now. Most power comes from off-shore wind farms which also helps the environment because they create marine habitats too.

    In related news, it looks as though that radioactive mud is going to be dumped in the Bristol channel.
    FGR= Forest Green Rovers whose owner is Dale Vince, chaiman and founder of Ecotricity.

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    Re: I've just switched to Ecotricity

    Quote Originally Posted by jeremy corbyn View Post
    FGR= Forest Green Rovers whose owner is Dale Vince, chaiman and founder of Ecotricity.
    Wind turbines I was talking about, JC!

    I have a soft spot for FGR and admire Dale Vince for his views. I don't think he suffers fools though, from what I've read of him.

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