Good Energy News

We're investing a further £1m into @zap_map - supporting the company's growth as the UK's leading electric vehicle mapping service.

Find out more: https://group.goodenergy.co.uk/reporting-and-news-centre/press-release-news/press-release-details/2021/Good-Energy-invests-a-further-1-million-into-Zap-Map/default.aspx

Today we are announcing the appointment of our new CEO, Nigel Pocklington.

An experienced senior executive with a strong commercial, digital, and operational track record, Nigel will succeed Juliet Davenport in the CEO role from 1st May 2021.

News: https://lnkd.in/eQSrUe4

"I love Good Energy customers, they are the reason we exist and they are so important and so powerful"

In episode three of our series, our Founder @DavenportJuliet celebrates how our customers are truly helping to make a difference.

"For too long companies have operated with the profit motive as their guiding light. The consequences have been devastating for both people and planet".

Our CEO, @DavenportJuliet, writes in @ForbesEurope on the central role for businesses with purpose.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/julietdavenport/2021/03/29/businesses-with-purpose-will-change-the-future/

This weekend wind power made up to 57% of the UK’s electricity.

Our ability to capture energy from wind seems like magic. But of course it’s not, it’s science!

The news that @Octopus_Energy is acquiring 2.8GW of renewable generation assets from its sister company is a big blow for greenwashed energy supply.

But what does it really mean for the fight against fake green tariffs?
https://www.goodenergy.co.uk/blog/2021/03/29/does-octopus-energy-s-big-renewable-deal-mean-an-end-to-greenwash/

A clear explanation from the @FT on the problem of greenwashing in the energy market.

@kitdixon1 explains: "It amounts to mis-selling in our eyes...suppliers are using this label of 100 per cent renewable because they can, it’s easy.”

https://www.ft.com/content/09852350-e938-4bfb-9a18-ed72c062b091

The UK government has set ambitious carbon reduction targets. How can you hold your MP to account on delivering them?
https://www.goodenergy.co.uk/blog/2021/03/18/how-to-check-your-mp-s-climate-action-record/

In the last, bumper episode of #BetterBusiness, we turn the format on its head and give all of our guests a chance to ask Juliet a question.

Greenwashing, energy efficiency and inspiring change are all covered.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/rimjvXk5eOg

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Our new series goes behind the scenes with our Founder, @DavenportJuliet, to uncover why she's dedicated to her life to renewables and fighting climate change.

Here's episode one, on being a challenger 👊🏔

Only 17 per cent of teachers said climate change is mentioned in core subjects other than science and geography, a survey by @_TeachtheFuture has found.

https://inews.co.uk/news/education/climate-change-uk-teachers-training-teach-global-warming-schools-914301

If you heard about about green tariffs on the radio today, but still aren't sure how you can use '100% renewable' electricity, watch this.

In the penultimate episode of #BetterBusiness, @DavenportJuliet meets Jonathan Finnerty of sustainable building company @GreenUnitUK.

They discuss beginnings, beautiful buildings, and providing a sanctuary for stressed out NHS workers.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/b4FO_UIxbcU

Most energy suppliers are offering 100 per cent green electricity tariffs backed up by “flimsy” sustainability credentials.

@EC_Magazine on choosing renewable a supplier: "avoid the ones which are only buying REGOs – they don’t really do anything."

https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/beware-energy-companies-flimsy-claims-green-tariffs-consumers-warned-906088