Energy generation is, unfortunately, one of the most polluting industries in the world. But in these modern times, it’s hard to get by without power.
So how can you power your home while supporting green energy production? A great option is to install solar power and batteries at your home to generate your own electricity and reduce your reliance on energy produced by coal and gas.
In addition, you can ask your energy retailer to provide you with green power, that is to say, power from clean, renewable energy sources. While not every retailer has this available yet, you’ll find plenty that do.
So, you want Green energy?
If you would like your electricity plan to be green, you will need to find a provider that is accredited by the government’s GreenPower scheme (more on that below).
A comprehensive list of accredited providers can be found on the GreenPower website.
Choose from our preferred providers
When you use Move-In Connect’s moving utilities services for your new property electricity and gas connections, we can help you go green. We will compare electricity plans from our panel of Australia’s leading electricity providers and recommend green options for your new electricity connection.
Take a look at the table below to see some green options to consider when moving home electricity to a new power supplier. You can choose the percentage of your power that you want to come from renewable sources, and you can change this at any point after moving your electricity connection.
Provider |
GreenPower options |
Cost per kWh |
Make the switch |
ActewAGL | Greenchoice 10%
Greenchoice 25% Greenchoice 50% Greenchoice 100% Greenchoice 200% |
5.5c |
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CovaU Energy | CovaU GreenPower 25%
CovaU GreenPower 50% CovaU GreenPower 100% |
1.1c 2.2c 4.4c |
|
Energy Locals | Energy Locals GreenPower 10%
Energy Locals GreenPower 50% Energy Locals GreenPower 100% |
0.39c 1.95c 3.90c |
|
EnergyAustralia | PureEnergy 10%
PureEnergy 20% PureEnergy 100% |
4.95c |
|
Tango Energy | Tango Blue 100% |
9.29c |
What is Green energy?
If you’re still reading, then you probably want to know a bit more about green energy before you switch electricity to a GreenPower plan.
Green power is energy that is generated using renewable sources, including:
- Solar
- Wind
- Hydro
- Biomass
- Geothermal
- Ocean/Tidal
There are currently 581 GreenPower accredited generators in Australia. Take a look at the locations of green energy here.
How does GreenPower work?
Homes and businesses in Australia connect electricity and gas through the grid, which receives electricity from coal-fired plants, renewable energy sources and residential PV solar panels. So you might be wondering how your house can be powered with energy from a specific, renewable source.
Well, the reality is, you can’t choose which type of generator your power comes from. Rather than sending you electricity directly from a renewable energy generator, GreenPower replaces the energy you use from the grid with the same amount from an accredited green source.
How do I know if it’s really green?
To be sure you are really supporting green energy generation, you should look for the GreenPower logo.
The GreenPower program is a government initiative, managed by the NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change on behalf of the National GreenPower Steering Group.
GreenPower works with Australian electricity providers to make sure that the correct amount of renewable energy is fed into the grid on behalf of their customers. They do this through an independent auditing process to make sure providers adhere to the strict criteria.
GreenPower aims to ensure that renewable energy generation in Australia is supported by the customers and businesses that choose GreenPower providers.
Next steps
Whether you are comparing energy plans to move house, or have just decided it’s time to go green, Move-In Connect can help you find a plan that will save you money. Talk to one of our experts about the energy needs of your home and then let us do all the hard work for you!
Not only can we help you to support renewable sources with GreenPower, but we can also arrange your new connections for electricity, gas, the internet, including NBN and 5G home wireless, and Pay TV Australia, all while saving you money on your bills.
We can help you switch electricity providers in every deregulated energy region. We can compare energy in Victoria, NSW, SA, ACT, TAS and South-East QLD.
To go green today and connect now, simply call 1300 786 045 or enter your details online.