City of York Council – Energy Northern Perspective

Metrodecker EV in York – Minster in the background

Funding secured for additional electric buses in York

28 March 2022 Editor Comments Off

City of York Council has been awarded over GBP 8.4 million to support the purchase of 44 fully electric buses – one of the key sustainable transport schemes and initiatives which City of York Council […]

Councillor Nigel Ayre and Councillor Paula Widdowson in front of the river water source heat pump

Guildhall restoration unlocks carbon savings

7 February 2022 Editor Comments Off

A river water source heat pump has been installed at York Guildhall, as part of the refurbishment and redevelopment work. This will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the historic building at the heart of […]

City of York Council’s Housing Delivery Programme includes Passivhaus homes and open space at Duncombe Barracks

Council’s housing programme is first English member to join UN’s International Centre of Excellence at COP26

4 November 2021 Editor Comments Off

City of York Council has joined the United Nations’ International Centre for Excellence programme, as the first English member and in recognition of the Council’s ambitious and innovative Housing Delivery Programme. The programme will deliver […]