At Enefit, you can choose any electricity package either as a standard option or as green energy. The latter guarantees that the electricity is sourced 100% from renewable energy sources like solar, wind or hydro power. Since the electricity coming from your socket has no colour or name, how can you be sure that the electricity reaching your home is actually green electricity?
1. The physical properties of electricity
All energy produced mixes in the grid and travels through the same cables and lines to consumers. Therefore, it’s impossible to distinguish in the grid which part of the electricity comes from renewable sources like solar, wind, or water, and which part comes from fossil fuels or nuclear energy.
According to the laws of physics, the electricity reaching your socket comes from the source closest to you. This means that regardless of the electricity package you choose, you and your neighbours are physically consuming the same type of electricity.
2. Proof is provided by a certificate of origin
With green electricity packages, the certificate of origin plays a key role. This is an electronic document that proves the origin of the energy, providing assurance that the electricity consumed is produced from renewable sources.
When you opt for a green energy package, it means that the electricity supplier purchases a certificate of origin for every kilowatt-hour you use.
3. By consuming green energy, you influence the market
By choosing green energy, you demonstrate that clean nature is important to you and you contribute to its preservation. The more customers consume green energy, the more this influences the production structure, as demand for renewable energy increases and companies are motivated to invest more in it.
As mentioned before, although the electricity still physically flows through the same lines, by consuming it, you are contributing to increasing the proportion of renewable energy in the grid in the future.
How does it work in the bigger picture?
Energy production and consumption are closely interrelated. Increased demand for renewable energy helps create a positive cycle: the more investment is made in renewable energy infrastructure, the cheaper the green-energy-based packages will become for consumers. In the long run, this means that the share of fossil fuels in the energy sector decreases, and the overall energy system becomes cleaner and more environmentally friendly.
In conclusion, while an individual consumer may not immediately see the impact of choosing a green energy package, it is real and plays an important role. Supporting green energy contributes to the sustainability of the energy system, reduces dependence on fossil fuels, and accelerates the transition to a climate-neutral future. Your choices today help shape a cleaner world for future generations.
At Enefit, you can sign a green electricity contract simply and conveniently through our self-service portal.
If you want more information or have any other questions, we will be happy to help. Contact us and write to teenindus@enefit.ee, call 777 4040 or leave a request for a consultation on our website.
