26th March 2018 | Recycling
The challenges to reducing plastic production and reversing its pollution of the environment are sizeable. Even when consumers make the effort, much of the packaging consumed is either difficult or impossible to recycle – such as dark food containers that are not picked up in sorting scans, or plastic-lined paper coffee cups. Standardising plastics and…Read more
23rd March 2018 | Recycling
A deposit scheme for plastic bottles will be unveiled in days. The move is part of plans from Environment Secretary Michael Gove to drive up recycling rates and reduce litter. His officials are looking at ways of introducing a small charge on drinks cans and plastic bottles. This deposit would be refunded to customers who…Read more
22nd March 2018 | Commercial Energy
Theresa May and her Conservative government has promised to phase out the burning of coal in the UK by 2025. This should be a cause of celebration for climate change campaigners. But the plans have three dangerous loopholes, which means activists must remain vigilant. A meaningful response to the climate crisis does not just require…Read more
21st March 2018 | Commercial Energy
The pledge to expand offshore wind generation is the centrepiece of a sector deal, one of a number currently being negotiate between industry and Government. Under the sector deals, which fall under the umbrella of the Government’s broader industrial strategy, Whitehall has pledged to provide support for key growth sectors of the economy. The offshore…Read more
20th March 2018 | Commercial Energy
To look at how EU membership has affected UK energy policy, and how Brexit could change this, we’ve decided to turn to Clive Moffatt, one of the leading experts on the economics of the sector. Moffatt is head of consultancy and market research at Moffatt Associates, and has advised everyone from HSBC and GE to…Read more
Oroco Utilities was set up in 2008 to help commercial companies with their electricity and gas contracts.
Since then we have worked with FTSE 100 companies, one-man bands, across all categories.
We have clients in Aberdeen and clients in Truro - nationwide scope.