Veolia goes electric as Camden contract extended
Veolia has secured an eight year extension to its recycling and waste contract with Camden Council from April 2025.
RHA: Decarbonisation ‘at risk’ without government action
A survey of Road Haulage Association (RHA) members and the industry has revealed that uncertainty “remains high” for decarbonisation of the logistics and coach sectors.
Holman delivers first of BT’s 3,500 EV order
Holman has delivered the first batch of 750 electric vans in its 3,500 BT Group fleet order, as the communication firm seeks to decarbonise its vehicles.
UK Power Networks secures Discovery funding
A project exploring the use of excess heat from data centres to warm people’s homes in the future is among four new initiatives to receive support through the Strategic Innovation Fund.
Centrica decarbonises manufacturing site
Centrica Business Solutions has partnered with cushioning firm Carpenter Ltd to help decarbonise its Glossop manufacturing site.
Ford Ireland and ChargeGuru announce £10/free EV chargers with purchase of new vehicles
Ford Ireland’s official charging partner ChargeGuru has announced it will be taking care of the planning, installation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for all Ford electric vehicle drivers in Northern Ireland and Ireland for only £10/free. The initiative was launched in Northern Ireland last month and will now expand to cover Ireland, too. This offer […]
CCC issues hybrid warning on ZEV Mandate reform
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has welcomed the UK Government’s “clarity” for vehicle manufacturers on the ZEV Mandate – but has warned about the role of hybrids and emissions targets.
Kuehne+Nagel and Milence demonstrate potential of electric road freight
Logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel and public charging company Milence have partnered on demonstrating the viability of electric road freight.
Code of Practice created on rights over land for electricity infrastructure
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), Energy Networks Association (ENA) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have published a new Code of Practice for professionals working in respect of rights over land for electricity infrastructure. Whether acting for an electricity undertaker, a farmer or a landowner, the Code of Practice aims to […]
Scottish councils announce £300m EV charging contract
Scottish councils have announced that EasyGo has been awarded a 20-year contract to provide EV charging infrastructure.
Barclays highlights “missing middle” of climate tech financing
Barclays Climate Ventures has highlighted the challenge of the “missing middle” financing gap for investment in climate technology companies. The portfolio’s impact report revealed that it had enabled £508m of investment in climate tech firms since 2020. But it also said the initial upfront costs and long timeframes to profitability and scale had much it […]
Government cuts EV chargepoint red tape
Drivers will be able to save up to £1,100 a year as the UK Government cuts red tape to make it easier to install electric vehicle chargepoints.