HomeGen: Offgrid - Case Studies

Offgrid Energy in the Yorkshire Dales

Jim and Marion Varnom’s farmhouse in North Yorkshire was still using gas lighting and a diesel generator when they decided to bring it into the 21st century. The Varnom’s considered connecting their property to the local electricity grid but the cost and the visual impact of running cables and pylons along the bridleways of the National Park led them to seek out a better solution.

“Our farmhouse is half a mile from the nearest grid connection and to be supplied with mains electricity was going to be very costly. Our “Proven” 2.5KW wind turbine provides us with all the power we need. We were keen to support renewable energy and we truly feel our wind turbine pledges our allegiance. The added bonus is that we get paid for each unit of electricity we generate.” Jim Varnom

Good Energy is committed to supporting both on and Offgrid microgenerators, thereby encouraging individuals to get involved in the solutions to Climate Change. As Offgrid Generation customers, the Varnom’s receive 4.5 pence for every unit of electricity that they generate.