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Powering Communities. Better for the planet. 

100% community renewable energy

Advantages of Zero Carbon Energy for Your Home

Adopting zero-carbon energy for your home allows you to lead a more sustainable life without changing your lifestyle. A simple switch that helps the planet and people, especially with our community power tariff.

You can receive unique energy produced and owned by local groups, which includes solar, wind, and hydro. So unlike fossil fuel-powered tariffs, there will be a long-term supply of electricity that's sustainable and supportive of local people across Britain.

Our sources of zero-carbon energy

Solar panel farm
Solar Power

The most common energy source, which converts solar radiation into electricity. Sunlight causes electrical charges to move due to the internal electric field inside the PV cell, allowing electricity to flow and provide power.

Wind turbine farm
Wind Power

Kinetic energy from the wind pushes the blades, which spin an internal generator to produce zero-carbon electricity.

Hydroelectric plant
Hydroelectric Power

The natural movement of water flowing downstream pushes against a submerged turbine to turn a generator, similar to wind power. Creating electricity that isn’t reliant on any weather conditions.

Benefits of Zero Carbon Energy

A sustainable source for the long term that doesn’t need to be drilled or dug for

Emission free energy that helps us turn the tide on climate change

Lowers your home's and your own personal carbon footprint, doing your bit for our planet

A kinder, safer source of energy for people working in the energy sector

How do we Help Support more Zero Carbon Energy Projects?

Direct Sourcing from Community Projects

  • The Community Power Tariff is the only UK energy tariff that uses electricity from community-owned renewable projects.
  • We purchase renewable energy directly from over 250 community energy projects, ensuring that all electricity supplied to customers on this tariff is 100% community-generated with no margin for error.

Fair Pricing and Financial Support

  • Community generators are paid a fair price for the energy they produce, which provides stable income and encourages the development and maintenance of new and existing projects.
  • Profits from the tariff are reinvested into further community energy initiatives and local green projects, amplifying the positive impact and supporting continued growth in the sector.

Powering Communities Fund

  • For every customer that switches to the Community Power Tariff, Your Co-op Energy adds £10 to the Powering Communities Fund.
  • This fund is used to provide grants for community groups to deliver social impact projects, such as supporting local food banks, energy efficiency schemes, and educational initiatives about the green transition.

Empowering Local Ownership and Social Impact

  • Community energy projects are owned and run by local people, meaning that benefits (both financial and social) stay within the community.
  • Projects often use surplus income to fund local environmental improvements, social welfare schemes, and educational programs, helping to build resilient, sustainable communities.

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Why switch to Your Co-op Energy?

Your Co-op Energy has been named a top 5 energy supplier by Citizens Advice and rated Excellent on Trustpilot with 4.8/5. Over 70% of our 6,000 reviews are 5 stars, a mark of our success in consistently supporting customers from our UK centre.

We never greenwash; our electricity is always zero carbon, no matter which tariff you choose.

And that’s not all, with our partners at Octopus Energy, we have created Younity to invest and support local community energy initiatives so clean energy works for everyone. 

If you’re thinking about making the sustainable energy switch, find out how much you could save today.