Day: 25 March 2025

Vattenfall reduces costs and carbon emissions through optimised charging

Stuart Mitchell

In an office building belonging to Gewobag in Berlin, Vattenfall uses an intelligent control system to ensure that charging mainly take places at times when plenty of renewable energy is available and electricity exchange prices are low. The effects of this control system on user behaviour and the savings that can be achieved are being investigated as part of a pilot project with netgo GmbH, which has rented 20 parking spaces with charging stations in the building.  For this purpose, Vattenfall has set up an interface to the EEX electricity…

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Housing association secures funding for the creation of 200 new affordable homes in Harrogate

Stuart Mitchell

Harrogate Housing Association has raised £15m of new loan funding from Triodos Bank UK. The loan facility will enable the association to develop a further 200 homes to add to its existing portfolio of just over 300 homes in and around Harrogate. The new homes will all have energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings of B or above, with some properties generating renewable energy through air source heat pumps and solar panels. This will allow customers to benefit from energy bill savings, as well as providing wider environmental benefits.   Harrogate…

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CAP – Designed to Persuade – Dark Patterns and the Code

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Designed to Persuade – Dark Patterns and the Code. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Sometimes referred to as ‘Online Choice Architecture’ or ‘Deceptive Design Patterns,’ Dark Patterns are a range of design decisions implemented to manipulate consumer behaviour in online spaces. There is concern that these practices cross the line beyond persuasion by exploiting…

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TikTok and Two Drifters secure carbon removal for long-term economic gains

Stuart Mitchell

TikTok has committed to a multi-year partnership with Climeworks, integrating engineered and nature-based solutions into its carbon removal portfolio. Until 2030, Climeworks will remove 5,100 tons of CO₂ from the air for TikTok through a portfolio of Direct Air Capture technology, Biochar, and Reforestation. This diversified approach aligns with best practices for carbon removal and reflects TikTok’s broader sustainability strategy. Ian Gill, Global Head of Sustainability at TikTok, emphasizes the company’s commitment: “We carefully evaluated multiple providers to build a high-quality carbon removal portfolio. Climeworks provided a solution that meets…

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10 Power Purchase Agreements signed and 1.3GW contracted in 2024

Stuart Mitchell

Lightsource bp, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, achieved a significant milestone in 2024 by securing 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totalling 1.3GW across Europe, the Americas and APAC. This achievement underscores the company’s experience and track record in delivering renewable energy solutions, tailored to meet the diverse needs of corporate and utility buyers across global markets. As energy buyers worldwide increasingly prioritise cost competitiveness and energy resilience, the renewable energy market continues to grow. To date, Lightsource bp has contracted with leading global corporations such…

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