Switching to green electricity: How to choose a green electricity provider?

Wondering how to choose a green electricity provider? Your premium concierge service provides the keys to better understand this term and offers guidance to help you choose your provider.

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In France, 80% of electricity comes from nuclear power, according to the Agency for Ecological Transition. With the goal of carbon neutrality set for 2050, it is worth taking a closer look at our electricity.

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What is green electricity?

Green electricity includes all renewable energy sources. This energy can come from various sources: thermal, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and more. Using more green electricity is part of the energy transition.

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Many energy providers now offer green electricity plans to meet market demand. In fact, more than 61% of French people were in favor of these energies in 2018. However, beware of greenwashing! Many companies continue to invest in non-renewable energies, slowing down the energy transition and causing environmental damage.

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Another interesting aspect of green electricity is its local nature. To limit losses and costs, it is necessary to bring the place of production closer to the place of consumption. Several green energy providers offer self-consumption solutions, for example. They also invest in the local development of these energies, which could create thousands of jobs that cannot be outsourced.

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Providers truly committed to this approach take the entire lifecycle of their equipment into account. Innovation in this field has led to the development of solar panels with fewer rare materials that can be 95% to 100% recycled. This waste management should be highlighted in comparison to older production methods like nuclear power.

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What criteria should you use to choose a green electricity provider?

The first thing to consider is undoubtedly your budget. You can easily estimate your home's electricity consumption online. Simply fill in information about your appliances, the building, the number of occupants, etc. Don't hesitate to compare prices from different providers using comparison tools.

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A very useful resource to consult is the Greenpeace ranking of electricity providers. Five of them topped the 2019 ranking with their green electricity offerings. The ranking is based on various criteria, including energy purchasing policy, production, and investment. Check out their findings in the green energy guide.

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Take the time to visit the websites of the providers you are interested in. If information about the origin of the electricity provided is missing, don't hesitate to look elsewhere.

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At your own level, reduce your electricity consumption. Many daily habits can be adopted to achieve this goal. If you are planning major renovations, look into insulation and heating. It is in winter, during peak electricity consumption, that production is the most polluting.

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While there is still a long way to go, choosing renewable energy is part of an ecological, local, and innovative approach. Your concierge service supports you in practicing tourism that is more respectful of our planet. We are committed at our level to encouraging our employees, partners, travelers, and property owners to adopt more ecological practices.