Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Alperia vs Ecotricity
Facts checked September 30, 2026.
Alperia vs Ecotricity: the differences
| Compare |  Alperia |  Ecotricity |
|---|---|---|
| Exit fee | €0 | £0 |
| Renewable basis | Certificates | Own generation |
| Regions served | Trentino Alto Adige | Britain |
| Markets | IT | GB |
| Fixed terms | 12, 36, 60 | Not confirmed |
| Unit rate | €0.13 | Not confirmed |
| Standing charge | €109 | Not confirmed |
| Export rate | Not confirmed | £0.12 |
| Smart meter required | Not confirmed | No |
| Customers | 525,000 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Renewable share (100%).
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Key differences
- Founded is lower at Ecotricity: 1995 vs 2016.
- Tariff types: only Alperia offers Fixed.
- Tariff types: only Ecotricity offers Prepay.
- Regions served: only Alperia offers Trentino Alto Adige.
- Regions served: only Ecotricity offers Britain.
- Markets: only Alperia offers IT.
- Markets: only Ecotricity offers GB.
Our verdict on each
Alperia
Alperia is a good fit for households in Trentino Alto Adige that want renewable electricity with free exit fees, so moving supplier later costs nothing. Its unit rate of €0.13 keeps bills in line with the wider market rather than at the cheapest end.
Ecotricity
Ecotricity suits households in Britain that want a full renewable supply, where the listed basis is own generation. The supply runs at 100% renewable, electricity and gas sit on the same account, and a smart meter is not required, so metering does not hold you back.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alperia | Ecotricity |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Exit fees are free and the unit rate sits mid-table at €0.13, ahead of most rivals on leaving early. | 9.4HigherThe entry price for green suppliers sits at €19.99 against €23.03 for suppliers overall, and the exit fee here is £0. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherGreen supply is 100% renewable alongside fixed and variable plans, with a mobile app for managing usage. | 8.9Tariffs listed are variable, green and prepay, and the smart export tariff pays £0.12 for power pushed back to the grid. |
| Trust | 8.2Operating since 2016 with 525,000 customers and support on email, phone and help centre. | 9.5HigherFounded 1995 and based in GB, with support running on email, phone and help centre for billing and switch questions. |
How they place
| Ranking | Alperia | Ecotricity |
|---|---|---|
| Energy suppliers | 39 of 96 | 56 of 96 |
| Green energy suppliers | 24 of 56 | 34 of 56 |
| Energy tariffs without exit fees | 12 of 19 | 15 of 19 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Alperia | Ecotricity |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy | United Kingdom |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alperia | Ecotricity |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff types | Fixed, Variable, Green | Variable, Green, Prepay |
| Fuels | Electricity, Gas | Electricity, Gas |
| Legal entity | ALPERIA SMART SERVICES SRL | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2016 | 1995Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
EV charging
| Fact | Alperia | Ecotricity |
|---|---|---|
| Installation included | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Solar divert | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alperia | Ecotricity | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit rate | €0.13lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €0.17 |
| Standing charge | €109highest quarter | Not confirmed | €14.99 |
| Renewable share | 100%at the median | 100%at the median | 100% |
| Export rate | Not confirmed | £0.12at the median | £0.12 |
| Customers | 525,000below the median | Not confirmed | 850,000 |
Median across 58 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Alperia
Pros
- Exit fees are €0, so leaving early carries no charge on the green plans
- Green supply runs at 100% renewable, backed by certificates
- A €0.13 unit rate that ranks ahead of many suppliers on unit rate alone
Cons
- Supply is limited to Trentino Alto Adige, so most of the country cannot switch to it
- The standing charge of €109 ranks mid-table rather than near the cheapest
- Green claims rest on certificates rather than on the supplier's own generation
Ecotricity
Pros
- Renewable supply of 100%, with the basis listed as own generation rather than certificates.
- The exit fee is £0, and Ecotricity ranks 1 on that measure among the 29 brands compared.
- Electricity and gas on the same account, since fuels listed are electricity and gas.
Cons
- Tariffs are variable, green and prepay, so there is no fixed or dynamic price, unlike Powerpeers with dynamic, fixed and variable.
- Electric vehicle and time of use tariffs are not among its tariff types (variable, green and prepay), while Electricity Ratings lists fixed, ev and time of use.
- Coverage is GB with regions served listed as Britain, so it is a single market choice.
Who each suits
Alperia
Who it suits
- Households in Trentino Alto Adige that want renewable electricity at a fair unit rate
- Anyone planning to move house or supplier within the fixed term, since exit fees are €0
- EV owners who want solar divert and installation included with their charger
Who should look elsewhere
- Households outside Trentino Alto Adige, since it serves IT only
- EV drivers who want a time of use tariff, which Powerpeers and Endesa both list
- Shoppers chasing the lowest unit rate in the market rather than a fair mid-table one
Ecotricity
Who it suits
- Households in Britain that want a wholly renewable supply rather than a partly green one.
- Dual fuel households, since fuels listed are electricity and gas and both sit on the same account.
- Prepay customers, since variable, green and prepay includes a prepay tariff.
Who should look elsewhere
- Powerpeers, if you want a fixed or dynamic price, since dynamic, fixed and variable lists both.
- Electricity Ratings, if an electric vehicle tariff matters, as fixed, ev and time of use includes one and it is not among variable, green and prepay.
- Endesa, if a fixed rate with time of use windows is the deciding factor, since fixed, time of use and ev lists that shape.
Country by country
| Country | Alperia | Ecotricity |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Alperia
Does it cost anything to leave Alperia early?+
No. Exit fees on the green plans are €0, so you can switch supplier before the term ends without a charge. Fixed terms still run for 12, 36 and 60, but the commitment does not come with a penalty for walking away from it.
How renewable is the green electricity?+
The green plans are described as 100% renewable. That claim is backed by certificates rather than by electricity the supplier generates itself, which is worth weighing if you prefer supply from owned generation.
Ecotricity
Is Ecotricity's electricity fully renewable?+
Yes, the supply runs at 100% renewable, and the basis listed is own generation rather than certificates. That distinction matters if you are choosing a green tariff for the provenance of the power as much as for the label on the bill.
What does Ecotricity pay for electricity I export from my solar panels?+
The smart export tariff pays £0.12 for each unit sent back to the grid. That is the figure to weigh if you have rooftop solar or a battery, because exported power that earns nothing weakens the case for generating at all.