What's happening?
Zero-emissions vehicles in the UK will get special number plates from today. The new plates are available for zero-emission vehicles only and can be identified by a green flash on the left-hand side.
What's the big idea?
The government reckons green number plates could unlock a number of incentives for drivers and increase awareness of cleaner vehicles on our roads, showing people that a greener transport future is within our grasp. For instance, it will be easier for local authorities to spot vehicles which qualify for potential incentives like cheaper parking or bypassing congestion zone charges.
What do the energy networks think?
We think it's a great idea. Introducing green number plates and incentives for drivers of zero-emissions vehicles is a very welcome step forward. It will help to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road, improving air quality and helping us meet our climate targets.
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Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing the energy networks. Our members include every major electricity network operator in the UK. The electricity networks are at the heart of the energy transition. They directly employ more than 26,000 people in the UK, including 1,500 apprentices. They are spending and investing £33bn in our electricity grids over the coming years, to ensure safe, reliable and secure energy supplies for the millions of homes and businesses reliant on power every day.
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