hackney
The local authority’s energy expenses exceeded £34.8 million, significantly higher than the UK council average, according to a report
A house fire in Hackney, attributed to an e-bike battery failure, has prompted the London Fire Brigade to issue a safety warning
It is working with Verv to explore different billing methods to ensure customers receive clear and fair energy bills
Heat pumps could potentially be used to generate low carbon warmth from under the ground
A peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading community could soon bring cheaper energy to social housing residents in London. Machine-learning specialist Green Running’s offshoot Verv has announced the launch of what it claims is the UK’s first such network at the Banister House estate in Hackney. Its blockchain-based solution has received a grant worth more than £100,000 […]
ELN speaks to Dave Raval, the owner of a super-home in Hackney which helps him save thousands of pounds in electricity and gas bills.
London’s borough of Hackney is following in the footsteps of Brixton by starting a co-operative for local residents to invest in power projects. Hackney-dwellers will be able to buy shares in solar panels built in the neighbourhood. The project will be managed by Hackney Energy, a new partnership between Hackney Council and energy charity Repower […]
It was host to the 2012 Olympic Games and is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in London – and now Hackney is the UK’s first place to have “ultra-fast” electric vehicles charging points. Cars can now be charged in under 30 minutes, boosting the power by 30%-80% in what is called “breakthrough” charging technology by […]
Plans for a wind turbine to be built on Hackney Marshes have been abandoned. According to a spokesperson from Hackney Council, the funding from the potential energy companies involved had been withdrawn. Mayor of Hackney Jules Pipe said: “We’re disappointed that the current economic situation has resulted in the banks making it more difficult for […]