BCP invests further in green waste trucks

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council plan to spend £20M to replace waste vehicles reaching the end of their life with lower carbon alternatives.  It is the second stage of the council's plan to make its fleet greener, and will see 280 new vehicles purchased over the next three years.

Whilst ZCD applauds this decision, the real climate benefits come if the trucks are powered by renewable energy.  Sadly in 2023, just 9% of the electricity consumed in BCP came from home grown renewable energy.  Dorset is the best place for solar energy generation in the UK, which is why ZCD recommends much greater roof solar installation to cut energy bills and generate green electricity.

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