Hanson switches on to npower green energy

Construction materials supplier Hanson Aggregates has switched on to energy from renewable sources this month in a deal with npower business.

The contract sees the firm receive 10 Gigawatts of electricity generated by sources including wind, water, bio-fuels and solar.

Two sand and gravel quarries in Essex and an aggregates terminal on the Thames at Dagenham will be supplied.

Hanson also procures energy under a flexible supply agreement which gives access to the wholesale traded power market and enables the company to purchase blocks of power over a period of time at competitive prices.

"This is an important move in reducing the carbon outputs generated in aggregates production," said Hanson's south east Operations Director, Ian Cross.

"It supports our commitment to combat climate change and to operate sustainably.

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