A new skills training facility set to open later in 2024 to support Greater Manchester's low carbon economy has announced a partnership with a consortium of over 30 UK universities and research organisations. Due to open in May 2024, the Manchester Innovation Activities Hub (MIAH) is a £4 … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester strikes deal with Panasonic to accelerate net-zero aims
Greater Manchester leaders have signed a new agreement with Japanese technology group, Panasonic, to deploy the firm's hydrogen fuel cell technology in the city-region. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Mitsutoshi Shigeta, Managing Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation, Chief … [Read more...]
Be.EV completes first EV charging hub of £15 million deal with Stockport Council
The first of 20 new electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Stockport has been completed as part of a £15 million deal between Stockport Council and charger network, Be.EV. The new hub at Romiley Precinct is equipped with 4 charging bays – two ultra-rapid, one rapid and one fast. The hub's … [Read more...]
Climate Action Business Forum holds first event of 2024
Booking has opened for Stockport businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact to attend the first Climate Action Business Forum event of 2024. The next Forum will take place at Williams BMW and online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 31st January 2024 from 8am to 10am. The quarterly … [Read more...]
Plans approved for North-west to host UK’s first low-carbon hydrogen production facility
The North-west will be home to the UK's first low-carbon hydrogen production facility, following the approval of plans for the project by Cheshire West & Chester Council. ET Hydrogen can begin construction of two plants at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, which will sit at … [Read more...]
Record registrations of electric vans seen in 2023
2023 saw record new vehicle registrations for battery electric vans, with more than 20,000 registered according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Across commercial vehicles, businesses and fleets invested in over 340,000 new light commercial vehicles (including … [Read more...]
Timetable for zero emission vehicle transition becomes law
The UK government's timetable for phasing out petrol and diesel powered cars and transitioning to zero emission vehicles by 2035 has become law. Plans put forward a pathway for vehicle manufacturers to phase out production and sale of fossil fuel-powered cars and vans. By 2030 80% of new cars and … [Read more...]
Plans revealed for Cheadle eco business park
Plans have been revealed for a new £4.44 million eco business park, proposed for Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle as part of the area's Towns Fund award. Development partner, Network Space Developments, were appointed by Stockport Council in Spring 2023 to bring forward the scheme on the site of Totally … [Read more...]
Hospice charity encourages Stockport residents and businesses to recycling their Christmas trees
Stockport businesses and residents are being encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees to help raise money for local hospice charity, St Ann's Hospice. The deadline for signing up to have a tree collected is Sunday 7th January. Collections will take place between Thursday 11th and Sunday 14th … [Read more...]
EV charging facilities to be installed at Stockport Decathlon store as part of retailer partnership with charging network
Sports retailer, Decathlon, has announced its Stockport branch will be the first to benefit from a national partnership with EV charging network, Be.EV. Greater Manchester-based Be.EV will bring its ultra-rapid charging solutions to the chain's stores nationwide. The Stockport store, one of the … [Read more...]
1,000 social homes made more energy efficient across Greater Manchester
Over 1,000 social homes across Greater Manchester have received energy saving upgrades, making them cheaper and more efficient to heat and reduce their carbon footprint. Improvements have been delivered through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, which comprises £45 million of government … [Read more...]
City-region sets out plans for non-charging Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester leaders have set out plans to reduce air pollution in the city-region through a non-charging Clean Air Zone. New modelling by the city-region provides the evidence that harmful NOx air pollution can be reduced more effectively without charging drivers than through a previously … [Read more...]
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