Tag: OVO

Hubbub And OVO Team Up To Launch Search For Community-Spirited Glasgow Street For Pioneering Energy Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Environmental charity Hubbub, working in partnership with OVO Energy Solutions, part of OVO, the UK’s 3rd largest energy supplier,  is launching a pioneering trial in Glasgow to help residents make changes to their homes to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their bills. They are looking for a Glasgow street with a strong sense of community and a willingness to make changes to their homes.  The project will seek to minimise the cost of the improvements by accessing relevant local and government funding sources. Increases in energy prices are set to…

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Major British businesses commit to electrify their fleets on World Environment Day

Stuart Mitchell

On World Environment Day, British businesses are leading the transition to electric transport. Five major companies join The Climate Group’s global electric vehicles initiative EV100. Through this commitment, they will be switching their fleets to electric by 2030, cutting down on transport greenhouse gas emissions, the fastest-growing contributor to climate change, as well as curbing toxic air pollution.   Leading UK energy provider OVO commits to transitioning its fleet and installing charging infrastructure at its work locations to support EV uptake by employees.  Business services provider Rentokil Initial plc commits to transitioning its fleets in the UK and Europe, with a view to expanding to its global fleet.  Salary Sacrifice vehicle provider Tusker commits to switching its 20,000 customer vehicle fleet and increasing charging to…

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OVO announces £50m hardship scheme for customers

Stuart Mitchell

OVO customers experiencing extreme financial difficulties as a result of the coronavirus will be able to access the OVO Coronavirus Hardship Scheme to help them through the outbreak, the company announced today.  The UK’s largest independent energy supplier is planning to make up to £50m worth of measures available to existing customers through its Coronavirus Hardship Scheme. Eligible customers will be able to receive this support from Wednesday 8th April 2020.  The profound impact of the coronavirus is putting many families and households into financial difficulty. Keeping all customers on…

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