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Blogs
Eco
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We’re committed to investing £1m in the next generation of small-scale wind and solar farms
07 July 2022 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
Everything you need to know about the ozone layer
03 February 2022 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
20 fascinating renewable energy facts to inspire you
13 January 2022 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
The OVO team's 12 green resolutions for 2022
16 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
We’re committed to investing £1m in the next generation of small-scale wind and solar farms
07 July 2022 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
Everything you need to know about the ozone layer
03 February 2022 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
20 fascinating renewable energy facts to inspire you
13 January 2022 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
The OVO team's 12 green resolutions for 2022
16 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
How to reduce your carbon footprint: steps to fight climate change
24 November 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
What is a carbon footprint?
01 November 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
10 quick carbon-cutting tips to help you save energy the smart way
26 October 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
The Nearest Green Space to Every London Tube Station
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Going Green: OVO team member Laura goes zero-plastic
29 September 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
7 amazing green technology inventions for 2022 and beyond
28 September 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
OVO’s new Director of Sustainability on working to solve humanity’s biggest challenge
17 September 2021 | Dr Rebecca Heaton
Eco
Blog
How to build an eco-house: 10 amazing eco-friendly home designs to inspire you
27 August 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
Going Green: OVO CCO Ben swaps his car for a bike on the road to net zero
27 August 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
Going Green: OVO team member Chris goes vegan for a week
20 July 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
10 practical ways to reduce plastic waste in our daily lives
15 July 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
8 easy ways to make your beauty routine more eco-friendly
14 June 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
Going Green: OVO team member Penny goes zero-waste for a week
09 June 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
How the Great British weather is powering our renewable energy system
01 June 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
Vic-tree! The greenest and greyest parts of England revealed
01 June 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Going Green: OVO team member Laura goes vegetarian for a week
18 May 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
Putting the green in green energy: how and why OVO plants trees
29 April 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
Building back greener as we recover from Covid-19
10 February 2021 | Sophie Thompson
Eco
Blog
The carbon footprint conundrum: how well do you know the impact of everyday activities?
27 January 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
How rewilding can fight climate change by restoring the UK’s natural beauty
07 January 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Blog
What is deforestation? The facts, causes, effects and solutions
07 December 2020 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
Make some noise for the nation’s trees of 2020
02 December 2020 | Betty Kalaris
Eco
Blog
Competition time: hug a tree, win a prize
27 November 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Meet our members taking the fight against climate change into their homes
16 November 2020 | Ryan Hall
Eco
Blog
7 ways to help change climate change - it all starts at home
09 November 2020 | Celia Topping
Eco
Blog
The Big Climate Fightback: OVO’s support for the Woodland Trust
30 October 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
10 amazing facts about trees you should know
16 October 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Blog
Trees: nature's carbon-eating machines
06 October 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Top 8 benefits of planting trees and, why we’re planting more of them
02 October 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Blog
Create a foraged feast, throw a festival, and try wild swimming: How to make a staycation your best holiday yet
24 July 2020 | Rebecca Goodman, Writer in Residence
Eco
Blog
How to be greener than ‘green electricity’
25 June 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Carbon Offsetting: Everything you need to know about how to offset your carbon
18 June 2020 | Lucie Agass
Eco
Blog
Carbon jargon-busting - Part 2
11 June 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Carbon jargon-busting
14 May 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
How to use less energy, while staying at home
03 April 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Ready to think before you thank?
26 November 2019 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
#GreenGB Week Day 5 - VCharge: The intelligent technology platform facilitating more renewables on to the grid
19 October 2018 | Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Eco
Blog
#GreenGB Week Day 4 - Tackling plastic pollution
18 October 2018 | Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Eco
Blog
#GreenGB Week Day 3 - Unleashing the Flexibility Revolution
17 October 2018 | Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Eco
Blog
#GreenGB Week Day 2 - OVO and Indra building the innovative technology to make the electrification of mobility possible
16 October 2018 | Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Eco
Blog
#GreenGB Week Day 1 - Power Your Life Differently
15 October 2018 | Nikhil Ramakrishnan
Eco
Blog
5 waste myths – BUSTED!
13 December 2017 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
The renewable wonders of the world
17 March 2017 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
61 facts you need to know about the rainforest
01 December 2016 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Discover how green we Brits 'really' are
25 November 2016 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Big Energy Saving Week for little people
31 October 2016 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Self-sufficient living: the future of off-the-grid housing
07 October 2015 | Sophie Gackowski
Eco
Blog
Nine ways to do your bit for World Environment Day
04 June 2015 | Rachel England
Eco
Blog
Five energy-saving things to do before you go on holiday
23 July 2014 | Rachel England
Eco
Blog
Ten things you should do before you switch the heating on this winter!
13 September 2013 | James Fritz
Eco
Blog
The top 10 shocking facts about waste
11 September 2013 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
Spotlight on Eco-Heroes: going green on a budget
05 September 2013 | Helen Carswell
Eco
Blog
The green way to get your kids back to school
26 August 2013 | Rachel England
Guides
Eco
Guide
What is solar energy? What are its advantages and disadvantages
11 January 2022 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
Your guide to the IPCC: what it is, and why it’s so important
29 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Guide
A guide to circular economy: what it is and why it's important
22 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
Air source heat pump radiators: a complete guide
16 December 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
What is solar energy? What are its advantages and disadvantages
11 January 2022 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
Your guide to the IPCC: what it is, and why it’s so important
29 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Guide
A guide to circular economy: what it is and why it's important
22 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
Air source heat pump radiators: a complete guide
16 December 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
Air source heat pumps vs ground source heat pumps vs boilers: which is right for you?
16 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
Energy efficiency at home and how to get financial support
16 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
How to choose the right size air source heat pump for your home
09 December 2021 | OVO Energy
Energy
Guide
10 things to consider before getting an air source heat pump
07 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Energy
Guide
How efficient are air source heat pumps?
06 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
Energy-efficient fridges and freezers: how to choose the right one for your home
02 December 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
Storage heaters explained: costs, benefits and types
02 December 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
Standby energy: how much electricity do your devices use when they’re sleeping?
01 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
A guide to energy saving light bulbs, and how to choose the best for your home
22 November 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
Advantages and disadvantages of air source heat pumps: are they worth it?
15 November 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
Energy efficient windows: the complete guide
05 November 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
The most economical way to use your central heating over winter
05 November 2021 | Stephen Marcus
Eco
Guide
Energy-saving devices to help you save money on your bills
28 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
A guide to air source heat pumps: what are they and how do they work?
19 October 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
Heat pump prices: what’s the cost of an air source or ground source heat pump?
11 October 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
COP26: what it is, what COP stands for, and what it means for you
21 September 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
The decarbonisation of heat: everything you need to know
15 September 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
A guide to fracking: what it is and why it’s controversial
14 September 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
Are gas boilers being phased out? Everything you need to know about the “gas boiler ban”
10 September 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
The ultimate guide to shopping sustainably
11 August 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
The complete guide to plastic: what it is, and why it’s bad for our planet
09 July 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
The ultimate guide to going green: 30 ways to be more environmentally friendly
27 May 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
7 eco-friendly tips for a greener and more sustainable summer
19 May 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
A guide to domestic wind turbines and how they can power your home
07 May 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
How to protect your home from flooding and extreme weather
06 May 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
Dishwasher vs hand washing: which is greener?
05 May 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
10 of the best documentaries on climate change, and how to fight it
29 April 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
How reducing your food waste can help fight climate change
27 April 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
A guide to switching suppliers when you have solar panels
20 April 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
The 10 best smartphone apps to help you live an eco-friendly lifestyle
16 April 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
A simple guide to creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden
14 April 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
Loft conversion ideas: how to maximise your living space (the sustainable way!)
14 April 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
The eco-friendly guide to cleaning your home this Spring
12 March 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
120 ways to save and conserve energy, for a greener planet
11 March 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
A guide to recycling, why it’s important, and what can be recycled
05 March 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
How to reduce electric and gas bills in 8 simple steps
24 February 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
How to keep warm through winter without using the heating
22 February 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
Renewable Heat Incentive: costs, earnings and how to apply
22 February 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
Heating and energy grants for your home: how to finance green home improvements
18 February 2021 | Stephen Marcus
Eco
Guide
Home energy storage: is storing electricity at home right for you?
12 February 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
How to DIY draught proof your home on a budget
11 February 2021 | Stephen Marcus
Eco
Guide
Carbon neutral: what it really means, and how we can achieve it
29 January 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
What is geothermal energy and how does it work?
21 January 2021 | Stephen Marcus
Eco
Guide
Hydroelectric Energy Guide: what is it and how does it work?
20 January 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
The wonders of e-bikes for our planet: how they work, benefits and costs
19 January 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
What is wind energy, how it works and what are its advantages and disadvantages
11 January 2021 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
Talking to kids about climate change: top tips to explain causes, effects and solutions
23 December 2020 | Celia Topping
Eco
Guide
Fast fashion: what it is, why it’s bad for the environment, and how to shop smarter
17 December 2020 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
How solar panels reduce your carbon footprint
01 December 2020 | Renewable Energy Hub
Eco
Guide
Renewable energy: Types, forms and sources
26 November 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
The ultimate guide to home insulation: costs, savings and benefits
07 November 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
What eco-friendly really means, and how to be more environmentally-friendly
05 November 2020 | Aimee Tweedale
Eco
Guide
The ultimate guide to wind turbines and how they work
16 October 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
7 ways to make your home more energy efficient
05 October 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
The Green Homes Grant: Get up to £5,000 for insulation and double glazing
01 October 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
What thermal energy storage is – and how does it work?
08 September 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
A guide to ground source heat pumps and how they work
02 September 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
The world’s best low-carbon heating solutions explained
21 July 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Eco
Guide
Renewable energy: Types, forms and sources
18 May 2020 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
18 September 2019: Everything you need to know about REGOs
18 September 2019 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
A guide to careers in the wind turbine industry
06 April 2017 | OVO Energy
Eco
Guide
How to make your laundry more energy-efficient
19 December 2016 | OVO Energy