How It Works: Switching to Green Energy with Plant 4 The Planet

The Step-by-Step Journey

Our process is built to remove uncertainty and reduce friction. Whether you’re a business owner, a facilities manager, or an office administrator, you’ll know exactly what’s happening at every stage. Here’s how it works:

• Step 1: Start the Conversation: Complete our simple contact form. Share your energy spend, contract renewal date, and (if you wish) upload a recent bill. This gives us the foundation we need.
• Step 2: Benchmark Your Current Position: We analyse your usage and costs. This creates a clear “before” picture of where your energy spend and emissions currently stand.
• Step 3: Explore Renewable Options: We present your options for REGO-backed renewable energy supply. These options are tailored to your size, spend, and needs.
• Step 4: Manage the Switch: Once you approve, we handle the supplier transition on your behalf. There’s no downtime, no loss of service, and no admin headaches for your team.
• Step 5: Plant Trees Proportional to Your Usage: As part of your switch, we calculate your annual usage and fund tree planting projects that scale with your business demand.
• Step 6: Share Your Certification and Impact: We provide your REGO certificates and information about the trees planted, so you can share your achievement with staff, stakeholders, and customers.

From start to finish, our role is to give you clarity, confidence, and visible impact. You’ll know exactly what’s happening, when, and why.

FAQs About the Switching Process

Will switching affect my energy supply?

No. Switching suppliers is an administrative change, not a physical one. Your lights stay on, your equipment keeps running, and your business operates as normal. The only difference is where your energy comes from and the positive impact it creates.

Is renewable energy more expensive?

Not necessarily. Renewable energy pricing has become increasingly competitive. In many cases, costs are comparable or even lower than traditional tariffs, especially when you factor in protection from future carbon taxes and fossil fuel volatility. The value isn’t just in today’s price, but in long-term stability and risk reduction.

How does REGO certification work?

Every megawatt-hour of renewable electricity is assigned a REGO certificate by Ofgem, the UK regulator. These certificates prove that your energy is truly sourced from renewables. We match your usage with these certificates and provide evidence you can share with confidence.

How do tree planting projects work?

For every customer, we calculate annual usage and plant trees proportional to that demand. The trees are planted through trusted reforestation partners, creating habitats, restoring ecosystems, and pulling carbon from the atmosphere.

What if I’m not sure when my contract ends?

That’s common. If you don’t know your renewal date, simply share your latest energy bill or estimated spend. We can help identify the right window and ensure you don’t miss an opportunity to switch smoothly.

Why Our Process Works for Business Owners, Facilities Managers, and Office Administrators

We designed our process around the needs of real decision-makers:

• Business Owners need a clear, strategic reason for switching. We highlight risk reduction, compliance, and long-term savings.
• Facilities Managers need practical assurance that operations won’t be disrupted. We handle the transition so it’s seamless.
• Office Administrators need the process to be simple and the paperwork manageable. We guide step by step, in plain English.

Each role has different priorities, but the outcome is the same: renewable energy, planted trees, and a stronger sustainability story.