Green energy deals ''are getting cheaper''

It is becoming cheaper for consumers to opt for green utility tariffs, a new report has shown.

After the government recently unveiled plans to push forward green energy in the UK, website moneysupermarket.com showed that the price differences between ''green'' utilities tariffs and regular ones are closing.

In fact, the analysis showed that the typical green price tariff from one of the major six suppliers is only £97.73 per year more expensive than a regular one.

What''s more, some green schemes were less than £50 more than their normal deal.

"Any move towards a greener Britain can only be a positive one," commented Paul Schofield, head of utilities at moneysupermarket.com. "The government''s pledge of £100 billion over the next decade to boost renewable energy in the UK is a step in the right direction and hopefully its promises will be delivered.

"Green tariffs offer a great alternative for eco-friendly Brits and our research shows it doesn''t cost over the odds to go green.

"However, while most of us want to reduce our carbon footprint, the reality is the majority of UK households just want cheaper bills and the most savvy may just opt for the best value deal."