REGO
The government’s response to the 2021 call for evidence on green tariffs shows that the majority of respondents believe the current REGO certificate system lacks consumer transparency
It intends to directly buy electricity from renewable energy projects that are not eligible to receive subsidies through any government or industry-backed schemes, offering above market price for the power they generate
Under the new rules, available ‘green’ tariffs will be reviewed to explore the extent of greenwashing in the retail energy sector
Buying renewable power is unquestionably the right thing to do and can only help the UK to meet its carbon goals and mitigate climate change