Business energy
Renewable energy
tariffs (REGO)
Green electricity for business
30+ UK suppliers- A renewable business energy tariff matches your electricity use to renewable generation, usually via REGO certificates.
- REGO (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) certificates prove the electricity was renewably generated.
- Green tariffs are often available at little or no premium and support your environmental credentials.
- Not all green tariffs are equal — check it's REGO-backed and how genuinely 'green' it is.
More businesses want their electricity to be green — for the environment, for customers, and for their own reporting. A renewable business energy tariff is how you do it. Here's what it actually means.
What a renewable tariff is
A renewable (or 'green') tariff means your supplier matches the electricity you use with renewable generation — wind, solar, hydro — fed into the grid. You can then legitimately say your electricity is from renewable sources.
What REGO certificates are
The proof behind most green tariffs is the REGO — Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin. One REGO is issued per unit of renewable electricity generated, and suppliers use them to back the renewable claim on your tariff. In short, REGOs are the paperwork that certifies your electricity as renewable.
Does it cost more?
Often surprisingly little. Many renewable business tariffs are available at little or no premium over standard ones, so going green needn't mean paying significantly more — though it varies by supplier and the type of tariff.
How 'green' is it, really?
Be aware that green tariffs vary in quality. Some suppliers genuinely invest in renewable generation; others simply buy REGO certificates to back an otherwise standard supply. If the environmental credentials matter to you, it's worth asking how a tariff is sourced, not just whether it's labelled 'green'.
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A renewable business energy tariff lets you power your business with green electricity, backed by REGO certificates, often without a big premium. Just check how genuinely green a tariff is, and you can match your energy to your values and your budget.