All change: Are you ready for connections reform?
By Mark Sneddon, Delivery Director at Aurora Utilities CMP434 and changes to the Gate 2 criteria could be a game-changer for developers who are serious about moving forward with their projects and have the right support. Bigger isn’t always better. In its drive towards net zero, the government can’t complain about a lack of enthusiasm. […]
EXPERT COMMENT: How commercial vehicle operators can charge ahead with decarbonisation in 2025 and beyond
In October 2024, Simon Reilly, the CEO of Aurora, contributed an article to industry publication, Fleet News. Some of his thoughts included “LCV fleets are behind in decarbonising, despite growth in EV registrations. Charging challenges threaten the net zero ambitions of fleet operators, but Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) could hold the key. “The good […]
EXPERT COMMENT: Data centres need to adopt eco-friendly strategies to grow and accelerate AI
Jamie McAinsh, Chief Operating Officer of Aurora Utilities, said: “The acceleration of AI has led to heightened demand for data centres across Europe. The UK’s data centre market had a value of around $8billion in 2023, and is projected to reach nearly $10billion by 2030. However, these buildings are power-hungry, requiring energy for 24/7 cooling […]
Meet our CEO: An interview with Simon Reilly
In August this year, a $200 million investment from I Squared, the leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, saw Aurora Utilities Limited (Aurora) launch in the UK. A new IDNO (Independent Distribution Network Operator) with a license to help developments in Great Britain connect to the grid quicker and safer than ever before, Aurora is […]
Meet our Delivery Director: An interview with Mark Sneddon
In August this year Mark Sneddon was appointed as Delivery Director at Aurora, becoming one of the first employees of the new IDNO. His role is critical to the safe and efficient delivery of customer projects, overseeing a growing team as well as leading strategy, risk management and regulatory compliance. Having worked for a FTSE […]
Electrifying bus fleets: Let’s bust some myths
By Jamie McAinsh, Chief Operating Officer at Aurora Utilities By 2032, about half of the world’s buses will be battery-powered, according to Bloomberg. The electric bus has been somewhat of a success story when it comes to the decarbonisation of our transportation, but has getting there been a smooth ride and can more be done? […]
I Squared to Invest $200 Million for “Last-Mile” Electric Grid Infrastructure in the UK
I Squared, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, announced today that it has acquired a controlling interest in Aurora Utilities Limited (Aurora). Aurora is an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) platform that holds a license, regulated by Ofgem, to own and operate electricity distribution networks across the UK under a liberalised market. I Squared […]