Thursday 26 November 2020

Bedford Borough Council announces switch to 100% green electricity

Bedford Borough Council has announced a switch to 100% renewable electricity from 1st April 2021.

The move will see the council-owned and operated buildings and street lighting across the borough powered by renewable energy.

In March 2019, the local authority declared a Climate Emergency and pledged to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

That builds on long term projects, which have seen the council reduce its carbon emissions by more than 60% since 2010.

Mayor Dave Hodgson said “As a council, we have a responsibility to our Borough and local communities to safeguard the environment. By making the move to green renewable electricity, we are taking the lead and proactively working to provide a better future and a cleaner environment for both within the local area and across the globe.

“I would urge local residents and businesses to look at how they are getting their energy, and see if there is an option for you to make the switch to green energy."