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Octopus Energy brings power to the people with the launch of ‘the Collective’ investment platform

Stuart Mitchell

More people across the UK have the opportunity to own a piece of a green energy project thanks to Octopus Energy’s new investment platform ‘the Collective’. The first-of-its-kind platform allows people to directly buy a share of a renewables project like a wind turbine or solar farm. With a minimum investment of £25, any returns go straight into the investor’s pocket as there are no fees and it is free to join*. The move makes Octopus the first energy company in the UK with a retail investment platform regulated by…

First Minister opens Scotland’s first hydrogen homes

Stuart Mitchell

The First Minister John Swinney has hailed the opening of Scotland’s first hydrogen homes as a ‘shining example’ of how the country is leading the way in solutions to tackle climate change. The homes are part of gas network company SGN’s H100 Fife project and showcase the potential for hydrogen to reduce carbon emissions in households and businesses across Scotland and the UK. Located in Levenmouth on Fife’s east coast, the demonstration homes showcase how hydrogen can provide heating and cooking experiences very similar to natural gas. Familiar appliances like…

Director General marks National Trust’s 130th birthday by unveiling ambitious plans for the next decade

Stuart Mitchell

The National Trust is marking its 130th birthday by unveiling hugely ambitious plans for the next decade and beyond, as it launches a new 10-year strategy. Founded in the late 19th century to preserve the natural environment from the ravages of industrialisation, then adapting to save scores of country houses from dereliction in the wake of the World Wars, the charity is now ramping up its efforts to address the new national need: the climate and nature crises. These plans follow the largest public consultation ever carried out by the National…

Amazon meets 100% renewable energy goal seven years early

Stuart Mitchell

All of the electricity used by Amazon’s operations, including its data centres, was matched with 100% renewable energy in 2023. In 2019, we set a goal to match all of the electricity consumed across Amazon’s global operations – including our data centres, corporate buildings, grocery stores and fulfilment centres – with 100% renewable energy by 2030. Today, we’re proud to share that we’ve met that goal seven years ahead of schedule. To get there, we’ve become the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in the world for four years running,…

Glastonbury’s support for charities and good causes reaches £5.9m in 2024

Stuart Mitchell

Glastonbury Festival have posted infprmtation on their charitable donations over the past year on a post on their website here. Supporting causes close to our heart is fundamental to Glastonbury Festival and we are delighted that once again we have been able to help fund a range of inspiring initiatives in 2024. It is thanks to your support for the Festival that these donations and charitable payments have been possible and together we have been able to help those facing challenges across the world. By the end of 2024, we…