Aurora Utilities Limited

Warm greetings this festive season from the Aurora team. Thank you to our customers and partners who have supported us since our market launch, we look forward to working together in 2025 and beyond. ❄️ ✨

There is no silver bullet when it comes to making data centres carbon neutral; it will take flexible and strategic tactics to gradually lower their dependence on fossil fuels. According to Aurora’s Strategy and Investment Director, Charles Hesketh, innovations in renewables and taking a measured approach to grid connections will help to drive sustainability in data centres. He thinks that UK data centres are perfectly positioned as they enter the new digital-first, net zero era – but they need to act fast when it comes to their environmental credentials. Read all of his views in this article published by Data Centre Review: https://lnkd.in/e5KAeZzr #GreenDataCentres #Sustainability #LastMiletoNetZero

Congratulations to DHL Supply Chain for making sure its new logistics facility is carbon neutral. 🎉 🎉 🎉 The site in Coventry is entirely powered by renewable electricity and is the first operationally carbon neutral new build DHL site in the UK. 🙌 💚 As well as an air source heat pump which provides all the warehouse and office heating and cooling requirements, 3,000 solar panels and an onsite batter storage system provides almost half of the site’s electricity. In addition, the site features 30 electric vehicle charging spaces and uses all-electric material handling equipment as well as a brand new fully electric tug. Sustainable logistics and materials handling facilities are the future if we are to achieve #NetZero. These future proofed sites need fast and safe connections to the grid, and we are pleased to be able to support many of them across the UK transition to low or neutral carbon operations. https://lnkd.in/eaeyjKJA #SustainableLogistics #LogisticsandNetZero #LastMiletoNetZero

Have you heard of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB)? 💷 The The Scottish Government is driving the decarbonisation of its nation’s public transport sector forward by offering grants and subsidies to private companies willing to embrace zero emission vehicles. 🚐 ⚡ 🌿 Millions of pounds have already been distributed and we’re starting to see more zero-carbon buses on our roads as a result. It gives the green light to companies who want to ensure their operations are as sustainable as possible. There has been significant uptake; Aurora team are working hard to help connect new #EV charging stations at bus and coach terminals across the UK. This is a great initiative, and we wonder if more governments will follow? 🤔 https://lnkd.in/eVq4Y95W

💡 💭 In this article, Aurora's Mark Sneddon discusses Ofgem's CMP434 and changes to the Gate 2 criteria. He thinks this could be a game-changer for developers who are serious about moving forward with their projects and have the right support. Find out why here ⬇️

McKinsey & Company believe that ‘by the end of the decade, hyperscaler data centres will host the lion’s share of data centre AI workloads.’ 📈 💻 This report explains how data centres have exploded in size in terms of power consumption. According to the analysis, ten years ago a 30-megawatt (MW) centre was considered large. Today, a 200-MW facility is considered normal. McKinsey’s experts believe that the driving force for this is the computing power required for #AI workloads, which, in turn, bumps up energy consumption. It is clear; the need for large data centres will only grow so proactivity is needed now to ensure they are built in a sustainable way, and take a measured and strategic approach to energy consumption. https://lnkd.in/eAFgnX-z #LastMiletoNetZero #DataCentres #Sustainability

📢 Looking to pursue a career in bookkeeping, finance or accounting, and have a desire to achieve an ACCA/ACA qualification? We have the role for you… 🤩 We are searching for a highly-motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team. You will have strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organisational and communication skills, be willing to work with AI and other digital tools to streamline financial processes, and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Training will be provided with a focus on learning key financial processes and obtaining an industry-recognised qualification. The details: ✔️ Full time role ✔️ Hybrid working with a London City office ✔️ Education: A levels or equivalent. No accounting qualification necessary ✔️ Experience: This is a mid-level role, ideal for an experienced hire, recent graduate, or individuals looking to start a career in bookkeeping or finance. ✔️ The candidate will ideally have 6-12+ months of experience in some form of financial role e.g. internship etc. ✔️ Competitive salary, and participation in private medical, life assurance and income protection Apply with a CV today: [email protected]

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Congratulations to Stagecoach Group Limited for reaching a key milestone in the company’s strategy to electrify its buses and coaches. 👏 👏 👏 One of Britain’s most-recognised transport companies has announced 15% of its fleet is now powered by electric, and that figure is expected to increase. 🚍 ⚡ The investment follows Stagecoach’s success in being rewarded funding through the schemes; Zero-Emission Regional Bus Areas (Zebra) and the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB). This is a great example of a company taking proactive, positive action as part of a wider #ESG strategy to modernise its fleet and make it sustainable for years to come. https://lnkd.in/ePFVPjAR #EVBuses #NetZero #Sustainability  

📢 The UK government is giving the public sector a £230million boost to not only improve schools, hospitals, leisure centres, and other public buildings, but to make them environmentally friendly. 🌍 💚 Lord Callanan, Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance, said: “We are a world-leader when it comes to reducing carbon emissions - and for us to reach our goal of net zero by 2050, we want to help public bodies like schools and hospitals to do their bit.” It is crucial that any upgrades, such as installing solar panels or EV charging stations, that take place cause zero disruption to the day-to-day running of these important buildings. Our unrivalled knowledge of local planning regulation, land permits, our connections with local authorities and energy suppliers, and our fast, flexible and straightforward approach, means we can support the transformation of our public buildings without any disruption. #LastMiletoNetZero