Western Power Distribution is to explore the benefits of collaboration between local authorities and network companies through its new Energy Planning Integrated with Councils (EPIC) project.
Funding for the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) will continue into 2021/22, as local authorities are urged to take advantage of a new £20 million funding boost.
Independent energy consultant Stephen Cirell offers his suggestions for the role of local authorities in the energy transition in 2021, for the thirteenth installment of Current± Predicts.