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From pitch, to pints, to power: How two dads built a five-star sustainable energy business
A friendship forged on the football pitch has transformed into one of Suffolk's most trusted sustainable energy companies, with a perfect five-star customer rating and an ambitious vision for a greener future.
Suffolk councils secure funding for solar power projects
Suffolk County Council and West Suffolk Council have both secured funding to develop solar power projects as part of a £727,000 grant scheme supporting public sector climate initiatives.
Local Net Zero Hubs get £6.8m to support GB Energy
The government has announced a £6.8 million funding boost for Local Net Zero Hubs in England to support Great British Energy with local clean power projects.
First hydrogen buses in Suffolk begin trial for Sizewell C workers
Four hydrogen-powered buses have started transporting Sizewell C workers in a trial that could lead to a zero-emissions fleet for the entire construction period.
Ipswich bird talk to explain how garden observations help conservation efforts this Wednesday
A British Trust for Ornithology expert will explain how local residents can join thousands of citizen scientists monitoring garden birds in Ipswich on Wednesday.
Climate Emergency Centre proposed for Ipswich
Plans for a new Climate Emergency Centre (CEC) in Ipswich will be discussed at an online meeting on Thursday, 3 April.
Suffolk taxi fleet emits 9,118 tonnes of CO2 annually, survey reveals
Suffolk councils are exploring ways to support taxi drivers in switching to electric vehicles after identifying three main barriers preventing the transition.
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