Oxford support center to install solar panels. It’s a council green energy project reducing carbon emissions. Oxford Center Gets Solar Panels as Part of Greener Oxfordshire Plan They are putting new solar panels on a center. It’s at Awgar Stone Road in Headington. This is part of a big council project. They want to make…
Electric bin lorries cost £157k more, despite savings on charging & maintenance. Council defends costs for sustainability goals. BCP Council’s Electric Bin Lorries Cost £157k More Than Diesel Trucks Electric bin lorries are pricier. They cost £412,903 each, while diesel trucks are cheaper at £205,020. That’s over £200,000 in extra initial cost. Electric lorries save…
Council seeks loan to fund 102 electric vehicles, replacing older models and reducing carbon emissions by 250 tonnes yearly. Council Plans £18 Million Loan for Electric Vehicle Fleet Upgrade The council needs to borrow £18.692 million for new vehicles. They want to buy 280 vehicles, with 102 being electric. These will replace older vehicles in…