How do renewable energy plans affect my choice of supplier?

What is a renewable energy plan?

A renewable energy plan is a way to get your electricity from sources that will not run out. This includes solar power, wind power, and water power. These are better for the planet.

If you find hard words, you can ask someone to help you or use a dictionary. You can also use tools to read words out loud.

How do renewable energy plans influence my choice of energy supplier?

Some energy suppliers use power that is good for the planet, like wind or solar energy. These are called renewable energy plans.

If you want to help the planet, you can choose an energy supplier that uses renewable energy.

Think about what is important to you. Do you want to use clean energy?

You can ask for help to compare different energy suppliers. A trusted adult or a comparison website can help you choose.

Do green energy plans cost more than normal energy plans?

Some people wonder if choosing an energy plan that uses green power, like wind or solar, costs more money than a normal energy plan. Green energy is better for the planet.

If you find it hard to compare prices, you can ask a friend, family member, or support worker to help you. You can also use online tools that show different prices.

Can I change my energy company to get a green energy plan?

You may be able to change the company who gives you your gas or electricity. This can help you choose a plan that uses energy from the sun, wind, or water. These are called green or renewable energy plans.

If you want help:

• Someone you trust can help you look at your bills and letters
• You can use websites that compare energy companies
• You can ask your energy company for information in easy English

Will my electricity stop if I choose green energy?

If you pick a green or renewable energy plan, your electricity will not stop. The power in your home will still work the same way as before.

If you find it hard to read or understand this, you can ask someone you trust for help. You can also use a ruler or your finger to follow the words as you read.

What happens to the environment when you pick a renewable plan?

If you choose a renewable plan, you help the environment. This is because renewable energy (like wind, sun, or water power) is cleaner and better for the Earth than energy from oil or gas.

Choosing a renewable plan means less pollution in the air. This helps people, animals, and plants stay healthy.

If you want help, you can:

• Ask someone you trust to help you read about energy plans.
• Use pictures or videos to understand more about renewable energy.

Is renewable electricity less reliable than non-renewable options?

Renewable electricity comes from natural sources like the sun, wind, and water. Non-renewable electricity comes from things like coal and gas.

Sometimes the sun does not shine or the wind does not blow. This means renewable electricity can be less steady. But there are ways to help, like using batteries to store energy.

If you find big words hard, you can use a dictionary or ask someone to help you. You can listen to the text with a screen reader or read together with a friend.

Do all suppliers offer renewable energy plans?

Not every energy supplier gives you the choice to buy renewable energy. Some suppliers only sell normal energy.

A renewable energy plan means your electricity comes from things like wind, sun, or water.

If you want a green energy plan, ask your supplier or look on their website.

If you find reading hard, you can:

• Ask someone you trust to help you read and understand letters or websites.
• Use a screen reader or voice assistant to read aloud for you.
• Phone the supplier and ask them to explain things simply.

Can I compare renewable energy plans between different suppliers?

Yes, you can compare renewable energy plans from different companies. This means you can look at what each company offers and choose the best one for you.

To help you compare, you can:

• Write down the prices from each company.
• Ask someone you trust to help you look at the choices.
• Use a comparison website. These websites show different energy plans in one place.

If you find any words or numbers hard to understand, you can ask for help from a friend, family member, or support worker.

Is my energy really from renewable sources?

This question asks if the gas or electricity you get in your home is really made using things like wind, sun, or water, which are good for the Earth.

If you want to check, you can ask your energy company. You can also ask someone you trust to help you look on their website or call them.

You could use pictures and simple words to help you understand how energy is made. A family member, carer, or friend can help explain it to you.

What are RECs, and how do they relate to renewable plans?

RECs stand for Renewable Energy Certificates. These show that electricity comes from a clean source, like the sun or wind.

RECs help people and companies prove they use clean, green energy. They are often used in plans that promise to use renewable energy.

If you find the words hard, try reading with a friend or using a tool that reads text out loud.

Does picking green energy help your local area?

If you choose a green or renewable energy plan, you can help local projects that make clean energy. These projects use things like wind, sun, or water for power.

It is good to ask your energy provider about where your energy comes from. You can also use pictures, charts, or talk to someone you trust to help you understand.

Do I need new things to use green energy?

If you want to use green energy, like wind or solar power, you may not need to buy new things for your home. You can ask your energy company if you need anything new. If you are not sure, it can help to talk to someone you trust, or use a picture guide or a simple checklist to help you understand.

Is there a difference between normal energy plans and green energy plans?

Some people use normal energy, and some people use green (renewable) energy. The contract for each plan can be different.

Ask someone you trust, like a family member or support worker, to help you read your contract. You can also use helpful tools, like text readers, to make the words easier to understand.

How do government rules change my choices for using clean energy?

The government makes rules about energy. Some rules can make it easier or harder to use clean energy like solar or wind power. Clean energy is better for the planet.

If you want to use clean energy, you can:

• Ask for help from family or friends
• Talk to someone who works with energy
• Use pictures or videos to learn more

Will my energy company change if I choose green energy?

If you pick a green or renewable energy plan, your energy company will usually stay the same.

You will still get bills from the same company and call the same help number if you have a problem.

Support tip: If you find letters or words tricky, you can ask someone to read with you or use a screen reader.

Do I need to make my own solar or wind power for a green energy plan?

You do not need to make your own solar or wind power.

You can join a green energy plan even if you do not have solar panels or a wind turbine at home.

If you find reading hard, you can:

• Ask someone you trust to help you read
• Use text-to-speech tools that can read the words to you
• Use a dictionary to help with new words

Can businesses also choose to use clean energy?

Businesses can choose energy suppliers that use clean sources. This means they can pick companies that get their energy from the sun, wind, or water.

If you find this hard to understand, you can ask someone to help read it with you. You can also use pictures or simple charts to help you see where clean energy comes from.

What will my electricity bill look like if I have a green plan?

If you choose a green plan, your electricity bill may have a section that says "green energy" or "renewable energy."

This shows that you are paying for energy from clean sources, like wind or solar power.

If you find your bill confusing, you can ask someone you trust for help. You could also use a highlighter to mark the green energy parts, or ask your electricity company to explain it to you.

Do renewable energy plans help make energy companies compete?

When companies offer energy from the sun, wind, or water, does it help people have more choice between energy companies?

If you find this question hard to understand, you can:

• Ask someone you trust to help you read it.
• Use a tool that reads out text to you.
• Use pictures or drawings to help you understand.