Why you should be eating plant-based food if you care about the planet

If you’re concerned about climate chaos and want to reduce your environmental footprint, a good place to form positive habits is in the kitchen. A plant-based diet is scientifically proven to be one of the most impactful choices you can make for the planet

Should you ditch your gas boiler for a heat pump?

The development of our green gasmill and our campaign to save our boilers a few years ago sparked a debate about whether we, as consumers, should ditch gas in our homes in favour of a brand-new heat pump.

10 amazing reasons to switch to our new EV tariff

We’ve launched a new electric vehicle tariff that we believe is the best in Britain. If you’ve already got an EV or you’re thinking about getting one, here’s why you should do your charging at home with Ecotricity

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics

This Earth Day, we’re joining the call to demand a 60 percent reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040. To do this, the world needs to stop making single-use plastics by 2030 and commit to funding innovative technologies to replace them.

Ecotricity Explains: Smart meters

Smart meters aren’t just good for helping you budget - they also have a key part to play in the path to net zero. Smart meters are free, so they’re a simple change you can make to green up your house.

Stroud Women’s Refuge

Ecotricity are proud to support Stroud Women’s Refuge as part of our Vulnerability Commitment. Stroud Women’s Refuge are a small charity based in Stroud who help women and children fleeing domestic abuse.

Ecotricity Explains: How to green up your home and save money

Are you thinking about making your home greener and more sustainable? There are lots of different improvements you can make from low-cost insulation to fitting solar panels to your rooftop. Here are our top 5 ways to green up your home!

Energy saving tips for spring

Spring is finally here, and temperatures are on the rise. There might even be (whisper it!) the odd sunny day. But we’re here to tell you that you can still lower the cost of running your home by following these simple tips.

Dale Vince’s Manifesto: New edition for 2024

Our founder, Dale Vince, published the first edition of his book Manifesto in 2020. It’s been a huge success – it’s a Sunday Times bestseller – and a new revised and updated edition is being released on 7 March 2024

Scrapping the Code for Sustainable Homes added £2.6 billion to energy bills

The government decision to scrap zero carbon homes code added nearly £3 billion to energy bills between 2015 and 2022, new research by the Green Britain Foundation reveals.

Let’s give fossil fuels the red card

Football clubs and fans across the UK are coming together to tackle climate change and protect our planet. We’re delighted to be the headline sponsors for an amazing event – the Green Football Weekend, coming this 18 January until 7 February.

How to gift green this Christmas with Lush

Christmas is the time of giving, but how can you gift sustainably? Luckily our partners, Lush, have got us all sorted with lots of fantastic sustainable Christmas gifts this year.