Energy companies aren't all bad guys

Melanie Kramers

26 April 2011

It's easy to bash energy companies as bad guys, especially when news of record profits coincides with pricey electricity bills at home. So I was encouraged this week to hear that our partner Good Energy is backing our campaign for every community to do its bit to fight climate change.

The energy supplier has set up a special website to help customers get involved in lobbying their MP. This could be sending an email or putting them on the spot at a public event.

I knew Good Energy and Friends of the Earth have a long-standing relationship and they supply our offices with their 100% renewable tariff.

But I hadn't realised how much common ground there is - with a shared vision of a clean, green future that individuals have helped shape.

Maybe other energy companies could take a leaf out of Good Energy's book.

Melanie Kramers, Communications & Media Team