Dale Vince: Our founder’s story

Dale Vince OBE is the founder of Ecotricity and a United Nations Climate Champion. Read our founder's story.

Ecotricity explains: The Environment Act 2021

The Environment Act 2021, the first environment bill in England in 26 years, has finally been made into law. So, what is the Act and how will it affect nature and wildlife in Britain?

Energy saving tips for winter

Energy use in Britain goes up in the colder months and with energy being a lot more expensive than it used to be, many of us are focussed on what we can do to reduce the amount we use. Every bit of energy saved helps both the climate and bank balances.

Try our free carbon footprint calculator

We’ve launched a new carbon footprint calculator and we’d love you to try it and share it with your friends and family.

Ecotricity explains: sun parks

Ecotricity is Britain’s greenest energy company, thanks to the unique way we work. We don’t have shareholders and we don’t pay dividends. Instead, we use 100% of our profits to build new sources of green energy in Britain, turning your bills into mills.

Which? names Ecotricity as a top Eco Provider

We’re delighted to reveal that consumer champion Which? has chosen Ecotricity as one of only three energy companies deserving of their Eco Provider award.

Ecotricity explains: Geothermal energy

In 2022, we’ll be bringing geothermal energy to Britain for the very first time, generating steam more than three miles beneath Cornwall to power homes with renewable energy.

COP26 – let’s put some pressure on the politicians

To help raise awareness while COP26 is on, Dale Vince has created a cartoon with Rewriting Extinction, a global project to save as many of the one million species facing extinction as humanly possible.

Ecotricity explains: Making gas from grass

Right now, we’re working on a really exciting project, the first green gasmill in Britain – turning grass into gas that can be used in standard boilers to heat our homes and fight the climate crisis.

Ecotricity explains: COP26

The world is facing a climate emergency with extreme weather events, flooding and wildfires becoming more common with devastating consequences for both people and the natural world.

Go birdwatching with Chris Packham

Our mobile phone service Ecotalk + RSPB have teamed up with the RSPB and the Daily Express to secure Horse Common in the New Forest for future generations.

Ethical Consumer Week, October 2021

In the run-up to the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow this November, Ethical Consumer are hosting their annual Ethical Consumer Week, sponsored by Ecotricity.