What percentage of people are on a 100% green electricity tarriff?

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I'm guessing less than 10% of households, but I can't find the exact number any where.
Seems like arguably one of the easiest ways to 'go green' for only a couple of quid extra per month.
Seems like arguably one of the easiest ways to 'go green' for only a couple of quid extra per month.
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If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
Most of the tariffs you see as 100% include carbon offsetting which isnt really 100% green production and many dont produce at all. Ofgem have all the data (REGOs) but IIRC theres only one or two true 100% suppliers in the UK?
4kWp S Facing 17.5deg slope (dormer roof).
BEV : Nissan Leaf e+
The last four suppliers I have used (Tonik RIP, Bulb, Green.energy and Outfox the Market) have all claimed to be 100 renewable but I have really only switched for financial reasons; they certainly haven't been more expensive (although Bulb's prices are higher, the account credit more than paid for the energy I used).
I wouldn't like to hazard a guess as to percentages. I suspect that a ridiculous number of households never switch their suppliers and have not made any conscious choice about their tariff, let alone whether or not it is 100% green.
As it happens, my solar PV generates roughly my annual usage of electricity so I'm fairly happy with my green credentials. What I don't self-consume is used by my neighbours so I'm not really fussed whether my supplier claims to be green or not.
- 40% of panels in an East/ West rooftop orientation.
- Viessmann 200-W on Advanced Weather Comp. (the most efficient gas boiler sold)
4kWp S Facing 17.5deg slope (dormer roof).
BEV : Nissan Leaf e+