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In recent years there has been a proliferation in the number of independent energy providers entering the market and taking on the ‘Big Six’. One of the latest companies to enter the market is Pure Planet, which launched in May, offering customers 100% renewable energy. Environment Journal spoke to the company’s co-founder, Steven Day about the changing face of the energy market and why the days of the Big Six might be numbered. 

Over the past couple of years, a number of smaller, independent energy companies – like yourselves – have entered the market. What were the reasons for Pure Planet going into business?

Pure Planet started with a question – can we offer renewable power for less than polluting power? When we looked at the retail energy market, renewables were being sold at a premium, sometimes 15-20% more than the average market price. It meant only the people with money could afford to do the right thing.

If you walk around the UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle showroom in Milton Keynes, you will not just see some impressive cars – you will see the future of transport.

The 4,000 sq ft showroom, which is in the city centre, opened its doors for the first time in July and is one of a number of initiatives being launched by Milton Keynes Council to help encourage more residents to think about and buy EVs.