Green Gas Now Available to Householders

Energy company, Ecotricity, is now supplying ‘green gas’ to UK homes for the first time.

This energy is made by renewable sources, and is also known as biogas. It is a result of a composting-like process that can break down waste that is usually dumped into landfill sites. At present Britain wastes 18m tonnes of food, which could be used to create biogas that could fuel over 700,000 homes.

Ecotricity is giving the option for householders to make the switch to this renewable energy option at no extra cost, as the company has promised to match British Gas prices.

Founder of the company, Dale Vince, has stated that ‘nobody has to carry on giving their money to the big multinational energy companies, who seem determined to keep burning whatever in the world they can get their hands on like there’s no tomorrow’.

The news will be welcomed by householders who wish to make a difference and reduce their carbon footprint.

However, it’s important to go one step further to reduce energy consumption. Much of the energy we use is simply lost through windows and walls, which is why insulation and measures such as double glazing can greatly reduce your fuel bill and your carbon footprint.