Good Energy : tops Which? greenest energy supplier ranking

New research from Which? rates energy companies on sustainability, awarding Good Energy the highest score and new Eco Provider badge

Good Energy has topped Which? magazine's new league table on the sustainability of energy suppliers.

The company, one of the UK's first 100% renewable power suppliers, has been awarded Which? magazine's new Eco Provider badge after a lengthy research process.

Which? looked into the claims of over 40 energy companies, asking them about their practices in buying renewable electricity and green gas.

Each company was given a rating out of 20. Good Energy was the only company to be awarded 19 out 20. Its closest competitor was awarded 16 points.

Good Energy's CEO, Nigel Pocklington, said: "This is a really important accreditation and Good Energy's industry topping score validates the unique work we have been doing to support renewables for over 20 years. Greenwashing is rife in the energy market with most suppliers not buying the green power to match their green tariffs. But the tide is turning and Which?'s new scheme will help people tell the difference between those companies who walk the walk, and those who don't."

Speaking about the research, Harry Rose, Which? Magazine Editor, said:

"We know consumers are growing ever-more environmentally conscious, and our research shows that some energy firms go to great lengths to invest in the technology we need to clean up the grid, generate renewable electricity, or buy it from renewable generators.

"However, some other energy suppliers do the minimum required to label their tariffs 'green' and it can be hard for consumers to understand what they are buying.

"Which? believes there needs to be greater clarity on how renewable electricity is defined and marketed. People can only make informed decisions about where to buy their energy from if firms are more upfront and transparent about their green credentials."

The full research and league table can be found here.