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The world’s greenest music festivals

From Green Man in Wales, to Bonnaroo in Tennessee, we bring you our ‘eco’ pick of the 2017-18 festival bunch.

By OVO Energy
Friday 23 June 2017

Winter is here: Game of Thrones heating bills

As Game of Thrones returns, we crunch some crucial numbers.

By OVO Energy
Monday 19 June 2017

More trees please: OVO gets digging

We’ve teamed up with community groups and volunteers around Britain to plant 250,000 trees this season (five for every Green Energy customer...

Tuesday 28 March 2017

The renewable wonders of the world

It's no secret that our traditional energy sources are running out - but what exactly are "renewables", and how do we use them?

Friday 17 March 2017

Discover how green we Brits 'really' are

Are we a nation of lean, green energy-saving machines? Or worryingly unconcerned energy wasters?

By OVO Energy
Friday 25 November 2016

158,000 trees planted – 250,000 more in the next 12 months

Did you know that last year we planted 158,000 trees on behalf of our Greener Energy plan customers? That’s 3 for every Greener customer. To...

Monday 10 October 2016

5 surprising ways you’re damaging the ozone layer

CFCs have largely been banned around the world, but there are still ways you could be harming the ozone layer without realising it. Are you ...

By Rachel England
Friday 16 September 2016

Cutting the hidden costs of your new console

With the console having long since made the move from simple gaming machine to all round entertainment hub, we use them more and more. It's ...

By James Fritz
Monday 21 December 2015

2015 Green gift guide

Time is running out to get your Christmas shopping done. No matter who you’ve still got to buy for, we’ve got something green for everyone!

By James Fritz
Monday 14 December 2015

Sustainable stories: ideas, actions and inspiration

Our top sustainability stories from 2015 so far.

By Ray Mills-Morrow
Wednesday 14 October 2015

Self-sufficient living: the future of off-the-grid housing

As self-sufficiency gains traction, many are moving from the suburbs to smallholdings. Here are the latest and greatest designs in sustainab...

By Sophie Gackowski
Wednesday 07 October 2015

10 fun facts about renewable energy

Learn 10 nifty facts about renewable energy and why it's going to make the future incredible.

By Aylin Erman
Monday 27 July 2015

Reusable vs. disposable nappies: which is better for the environment?

Newborn babies go through 6-12 nappies a day, adding up to 3 billion nappies per year just in England and Wales, so we decided to take a loo...

By Rachel England
Monday 20 July 2015

The ultimate beginner's guide to solar panels

Learn about the government solar panel scheme and find out if you’re eligible for a grant for solar panels.

By OVO Energy
Tuesday 09 June 2015

Nine ways to do your bit for World Environment Day

Get eco-inspired to do your part for World Environment Day – and the planet – with our fun and simple ideas for more environmentally-friendl...

By Rachel England
Thursday 04 June 2015

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