Energy Day at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) was dominated by the message: ‘consign coal to history’.

The UK water utilities industry is under greater stress than at any other time in its history. Chris Cartwright, Head of Critical Infrastructure at Capita Consulting, discusses the role of data in water conservation.

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Since 2013, the Data Communications Company (DCC), one of our subsidiaries within the Capita group, has been licensed by the UK government to build and manage the central network for smart metering across Britain.

We helped Blackburn with Darwen Council to secure funding and planning permission for a project that will reduce the carbon footprint and electricity bills of 23 council buildings through the installation of sustainable power and heating technologies.

We’re proud to have partnered with Transport for London (TfL) for nearly a decade across multiple key operations, including the congestion charging scheme, the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and the Direct Vision Standard, jointly supporting better outcomes for citizens who visit, work and live in the capital.

Take a look at our resources for local authorities and transport providers on how to use funding, infrastructure, technology and automation for greener living.

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