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Yet a third of the electricity supplied through tariffs marketed as ‘green’ is ‘greenwashed’, according to a new report.
This is where suppliers claim to provide ‘100 per cent green tariffs’ yet do not buy all, or any, energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydro, research shows. Instead, they buy cheap certificates known as a Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin Certificates (Regos).
Usually, these are sold alongside the green energy produced, but they can also be traded separately.
Providers say that by purchasing Regos they are matching the amount of green power generated with what customers consume.
But critics say energy suppliers should be more upfront about where that green energy they claim to provide is really coming from.
Millions of households are paying for green energy tariffs that may not be as environmentally-friendly as they seem.
Energy giant Scottish Power is now threatening to report its rivals to the advertising watchdog over concerns they are misleading customers.
And ministers are poised to launch a consultation later this year in response to calls for more transparency.
Green energy deals have soared in popularity as customers strive to do their bit to protect their planet.
Green energy deals have soared in popularity as customers do their bit to protect their planet
Yet a third of the electricity supplied through tariffs marketed as green is greenwashed , according to a new report.