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E.ON Green Energy Tariffs
Want to go Green but you're not sure how? Start helping the environment by getting your energy from renewable sources, most tariffs cost no more than what you’re paying already and you could even save money and enjoy extra benefits.
E.ON (www.eonenergy.com), offers 3 green tariffs: Go Green Dual Fuel, Go Green Gas and Go Green Electricity.
Go Green Dual Fuel – This tariff uses 100% renewable sources for electricity consumption and offsets CO2 emissions for gas usage.
Cost:
Customers pay an 8% premium annually to use this tariff. For example: If your annual tariff is £1300, you will pay an extra £104 to use the green fuel
Benefits to Environment:
Electricity usage is matched with renewable sources such as energy produced by wind farms and hydro energy which reduces your carbon footprint and conserves energy
EON offsets the carbon dioxide emissions from your gas usage
Gives you access to energy efficient products and services from E.ON at a discounted price
Is it right for me?
If you have the money to spend and want to help the environment this tariff maybe ideal however if you don’t have extra money to spare but are concerned consider energy efficient ideas such as: boiling only enough water for one cup of tea instead of an entire kettle, turn off lights when not in use, switch appliances off instead of leaving them in standby mode. (For more information read our Energy Efficiency Guide or find out your home’s energy efficiency rating with British Gas’ free Energy Savers Report)
Don’t Forget:
The premium to use this tariff is high. Make sure you can afford the extra cost before signing up.
Go Green Electricity – This tariff takes advantage of 100% renewable sources for electricity usage.
Cost:
Customers pay an 8% premium annually to use this tariff. For example: If you pay £500 for your energy tariff annually, the premium to use the green service would be £40.
Benefits to Environment:
Reduces carbon footprint and harmful CO2 emissions by matching every unit of electricity with one produced by hydro energy and energy produced by wind farms.
This tariff supports the use and reliance on renewable energy sources such as energy produced by wind farms and hydro power.
Is it right for me?
This is perfect for those who don’t want to commit both fuels to a go green initiative. However, remember you can’t take any other gas tariff unless it is E.ON Go Green and primarily the bigger discounts are rewarded to those who show loyalty and commit to dual fuel. Therefore you should consider switching both. Keep in mind the current expense of energy and the premium that goes with this green tariff and be sure you can afford it. With this tariff you can also get a free energy survey produced by EON which will analyse how energy efficient your home is and give you suggestions on how to reduce your carbon footprint.
Don’t Forget:
Go Green Electricity cannot be taken in conjunction with any other E.ON non-Go Green product. This means you cannot have E.ON’s green electricity tariff and take EON’s standard gas service.
Go Green Gas – This tariff offsets gas usage through funding sustainable energy projects.
Cost:
Customers pay a premium of 8% for this tariff. For example: If you gas tariff is £400 annually, you will pay an additional £32 per year.
Benefits to Environment:
EON will offset the carbon emissions produced by the gas used in your home by funding sustainable energy projects through Climate Care, a carbon offset company which helps developing countries.
Climate Care’s initiatives include projects funded by E.ON to create renewable energy sources and help people living in India and Honduras become more energy efficient.
Is it right for me?
If you are interested in supporting Climate Care and the projects the organization is working on, this gas tariff is for you. Keep in mind the premium to use take this tariff each year. This tariff is recommended to those who don’t want to commit both fuels to a go green initiative. But remember customers can’t take any other gas tariff unless it is E.ON Go Green. Primarily the bigger discounts are rewarded to those who show loyalty and commit to dual fuel so consider switching to dual.
Don’t Forget:
If you use gas and electricity, go with the Go Green Dual Fuel Tariff. You cannot sign up for EON’s Go Green gas tariff and an EON non-green electricity tariff.
