Aegis Energy, a green startup building the UK’s first network of clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles, has debuted a new initiative to support early adopters of clean commercial transport.

Aegis Trailblazers offers a range of perks for forward-thinking fleet operators who are committing early to clean refuelling. This includes discounted electric charging rates that can be competitive with depot infrastructure, networking opportunities, and the chance to help shape Aegis Energy’s infrastructure plans, from fuel options to driver welfare facilities.

Members will join a growing community of businesses that are responding to increasing consumer and regulatory demand for decarbonisation, getting a head start on the transition and their competitors, whilst helping set the pace for the rest of the industry.

Aegis Energy is addressing the lack of tailored clean refuelling infrastructure – a key barrier to electrification – with its plans to open its first public-access multi-energy hub in 2026, five by the end of 2027 and 30 by the end of the decade.

Through its Trailblazers initiative, Aegis will provide early adopters with tailored support, including decarbonisation advice, financial incentives and a voice in where and how its infrastructure is developed. This aims to make the transition more accessible for all operators – from small local van fleets to large mixed-fleet businesses.

It’s already gained its first customer. Wordsworth Excavations has signed up to use Aegis Energy hubs to charge its growing fleet of electric HGVs. It currently has two Volvo electric HGVs in operation and is exploring how it can expand electrifying more of its fleet in response to rising demand from customers in the construction sector.

Kasia Chodurek, director of business development at Aegis Energy, said: “The Aegis Trailblazers will recognise and support those leading the charge, whilst making it easier for others to take the first step in decarbonising their fleet. Companies like Wordsworth Excavations aren’t just keeping pace, they’re helping to set it, and by acting early, they’re taking control of their transition, building in the time and flexibility to do it on their terms. We couldn’t be prouder to be supporting them on that journey.”