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Is Aitricity still the most environmentally friendly supplier?

webirina · 2012-09-25 10:54:51

I'm moving house and thought it would be a good time to review my electricity supplyer. I know Airtricity is not the cheapest any more, compared to 2.5 years ago when I signed up with them, but are they still the friendliest towards the environment? I wouldn't mind paying a little extra if that allows me to do my bit for…

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25-09-2012 11:54am

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webirina

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I'm moving house and thought it would be a good time to review my electricity supplyer. I know Airtricity is not the cheapest any more, compared to 2.5 years ago when I signed up with them, but are they still the friendliest towards the environment?

I wouldn't mind paying a little extra if that allows me to do my bit for the planet.

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#2 25-09-2012 12:27pm
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The most recent Fuel Mix Disclosure is for 2010, published July 2011.
Can be found under the link below:
http://www.cer.ie/en/renewables-decision-documents.aspx#DisclosureofInformation

The chart below is from said report:

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#3 25-09-2012 12:53pm
webirina

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Thanks beazee!

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#4 25-09-2012 1:00pm
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12.1% renewable usage only - shockingly low.

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#5 25-09-2012 2:09pm
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Agree - especially for a windy country surrounded by the sea!!!

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#6 25-09-2012 3:42pm
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i assume 'other' is mostly nuclear?

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#7 26-09-2012 11:55am
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sydthebeat wrote: »

i assume 'other' is mostly nuclear?

:rolleyes:
Waste incinerators and stuff.

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