16^th May 2011: Juliet Davenport, CEO Good Energy, Britain's leading supplier of 100% renewable electricity gave evidence to the Energy and Climate Change Committee inquiry into Electricity Market Reform on 2nd February in the House of Commons.

Responding to the report published today Juliet Davenport says: "We warmly welcome the Committee's report, which is an important contribution to the debate around the shape of our future energy markets. It's good to see that the Committee has taken into account numerous arguments Good Energy made during our evidence session in February, including the need for transparency over Government support for all types of energy. It is important that the Government creates a truly level playing field so that renewable energy doesn't miss out because of hidden subsidies for other technologies.

"We're pleased that the Committee has recognized the importance of building the necessary infrastructure to encourage investment in a decentralised energy market, which is, after all, the energy market of the future. By calling for "different Feed-in Tariffs for different technologies", the Committee clearly recognises that the Government's existing proposals are not sufficient to support and encourage local, decentralised, renewable energy. I hope the Government's White Paper reflects this, but suspect the key lies in David Cameron balancing the Treasury's work on reducing the deficit with his pledge to lead the Greenest Government Ever."

~ENDS~

For further information:

• Luther Pendragon: Stephanie Blott 0207 618 9137 or e-mail: goodenergy@luther.co.uk
• Good Energy: Sophy Fearnley-Whittingstall: 01249 767482 or e-mail: sophy@goodenergy.co.uk
• Visit www.goodenergy.co.uk

Notes to Editors

• Good Energy is unique in the electricity supply industry by selling only 100% renewable electricity. Its standard electricity tariff is certified under the independent Green Energy Supply Scheme. To compare the fuel mix of other suppliers please visit: www.electricityinfo.org/suppliers.php
• More than 26,000 homes and businesses across the UK have switched to Good Energy.
• Good Energy supports a pioneering community of more than 2000 independent renewable generators that use wind, small-scale hydro, solar power and sustainable biomass to generate homegrown energy.
• The Green Energy Supply Certification Scheme ensures that a minimum of 50kg of CO₂ is abated for each customer each year. Good Energy has chosen to do this through investment in renewable heat projects that benefit local communities.
• Good Energy has been named Best Buy for green electricity by Ethical Consumer magazine and came top of a recent Which? survey on customer satisfaction in the utility industry.
• Good Energy has won numerous awards including, most recently: West of England Business of the Year 2009; Sunday Times Green Company 2009; Observer Ethical Award for best online retail initiative 2009; and Juliet Davenport won PLUS markets CEO of the Year in 2009 and 2010.
• Through http://www.generateyourown.co.uk/, Good Energy provides a one-stop shop offering advice, products and installation for people interested in generating their own renewable energy.
• The Good Energy Shop helps customers reduce their energy use and costs and sells energy efficient products for low-carbon living. www.goodenergyshop.co.uk