54% of Brits confused about upcoming UK green home targets
As the UK government looks to transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a number of green deadlines are approaching. Recent research from Checkatrade has shown that awareness of these upcoming changes amongst homeowners is low, with 54% of respondents admitting they find the concept of ‘greener’ homes confusing and believe there needs to […]
Report from IDTechEx reveals shift to electric vehicles to be worth £12.7 billion
IDTechEx has released a new technical market research report, “Printed and Flexible Electronics for Automotive Applications 2021-2031: Technologies and Markets”, on the current status of printed/flexible electronics in all aspects of automotive design and manufacturing, along with future opportunities created by these transitions. It is an exciting time for the automotive industry, with technological transitions […]
WPD leads consortium on energy planning for local authorities
Western Power Distribution (WPD), the electricity distribution network operator (DNO) for the Midlands, South West and South Wales, has launched a project that works together with local authorities in south west England and other energy network companies to lower carbon/achieve net zero carbon emissions and protect the environment. Its Energy Planning Integrated with Councils (EPIC) […]
myenergi launches national campaign to drive sustainable change
myenergi has launched a national campaign to drive sustainable change. #TheGreenReset, which takes place between 22 April-22 May, challenges UK householders to change their wasteful behaviours for environmentally-friendly alternatives throughout the duration of the campaign. From going plastic free or cutting down on e-commerce purchases, to planting vegetables in your back garden, the initiative demonstrates […]
Government consults on packaging changes that increase costs ten-fold
The Government has launched an exceptionally wide ranging consultation aimed at improving the collection and recycling of waste packaging. The consultation is exceptionally long, at over 200 pages, and has over 100 separate questions. If the proposed changes proceed, some could be implemented in 2023. Major cost increases At the heart of the consultation is […]
Great crested newts set to benefit from power company’s pond restoration
Land around an electricity substation at Ilketshall has been transformed for local wildlife after a pond was restored to allow Great Crested Newts to potentially breed there. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity across the East of England, worked with Suffolk Wildlife Trust at the site near Beccles after identifying that it could revive the […]
RE100 reaches a new 300-member milestone
This month sees the landmark of 300 companies having joined RE100 – the energy initiative for business where the ‘100’ means a commitment to buying 100% renewable electricity. The latest cohort of RE100 members highlights the diversity of this extraordinary business movement. From the global healthcare company Novartis to the Dutch brewer Heineken, and from […]
EV drivers seek key reforms to improve confidence in public EV charging
Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England has revealed the results of its survey which invited electric vehicle (EV) drivers to share their views about their experience with public chargepoints, in response to the UK Government’s consultation on the ‘Consumer Experience at Public Electric Vehicle Chargepoints’. Over 1,000 drivers participated in the survey in England, who highlighted […]
Siemens supports zero-emission transport in Ostrava with solution
Siemens Smart Infrastructure will provide a charging solution for Dopravní podnik Ostrava (Ostrava Transit Authority), which will expand its fleet with 24 Solaris electric buses. The largest order for electric buses in the Czech Republic to date will include four Sicharge UC charging stations from Siemens. These high-power chargers provide an effective maximum of 400 […]
JustPark calls for Brits to install Electric Vehicle chargers at their homes
With the government announcing its commitment to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, an estimated additional four hundred thousand electric charging points will need to be rolled out in order to meet demand and help people make the switch to electric. However, with just 39,000 public charging points currently in the […]