News

Octopus and BYD to offer an EV, charger and free home charging from £299 a month Octopus and BYD's Power Pack will include a V2G-ready BYD Dolphin, a bi-directional charger and free home charging

MPs confused over net zero, YouGov finds A majority of MPs (84%) support the UK’s net zero emissions 2050 climate change target, according to a new poll from YouGov on behalf of the Energy and Climate Intelligent Unit (ECIU), despite the recent Conservative leadership announcement it no longer supports green policies.

Government set to deliver more than 100,000 EV chargepoints The government is set to roll out thousands more local electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across England, allowing millions of drivers without a driveway the ability to charge their EVs more easily. 

The Action Wheel: Simple steps to cutting carbon, with Lucy Shea – Positive Energy Ep8 Watch episode 8 of Positive Energy – powered by The Eco Experts, with sustainability communications expert Lucy Shea in conversation with Chris Hambling and Roland Ellison

Green groups praise ‘life-changing’ Warm Homes Plan commitment The government has been praised for recommitting to the plan as part of its strategy to cut bills.

Octopus Energy’s Saving Sessions return, with 8,000 plushies and an EV up for grabs Octopus Energy' Saving Sessions are retuning, giving customers the chance to win an EV or one of more than 8,000 of its pink Octopus plushies

Make EVs cheaper to hit zero-emission goals, analysis says Electric vehicle (EV) charging needs to be made more affordable if the UK is going to achieve its zero-emissions goals, according to a new report from Cornwall Insight. 

First schools install Great British Energy solar panels Eleven schools across the country have installed solar panels, thanks to Great British Energy and its £180m funding to cut bills for schools and hospitals, saving £175,000 per year. 

Government scraps EV chargepoint planning permission requirements The government has scrapped planning permission requirements for drivers and businesses who want to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, the future of roads minister Lilian Greenwood has confirmed