Eight out of 10 UK engineering employers lack the skills needed to be resilient to the impacts of climate change, according to the findings of an international survey by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Despite nearly two-thirds of UK businesses being worried about how climate … [Read more...]
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Stockport manufacturer invests in solar energy
Trolex, a Stockport based manufacturer of safety equipment, is investing in renewable energy with funding support from solar energy installer, Electron Green. The project follows Electron Green's announcement of funding support of up to £1 billion for solar schemes. Funding has allowed Trolex to … [Read more...]
Planning rules to be relaxed for solar panels on homes and businesses
Homeowners and businesses will be given greater flexibility to install rooftop solar panels to generate electricity under changes to announced to planning regulations. Changes to permitted development rights rules announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) will … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to host Local Net Zero Accelerator pilot
Greater Manchester is one of three combined authorities to receive funding as part of a pilot programme to drive investment in net zero. Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the West Midlands Combined Authority will each host a Local Net Zero Accelerator pilot, giving local administrations … [Read more...]
KAST Renewable Energy reduces local manufacturer’s grid reliance by almost 50% with solar system
Stockport green tech installers, KAST Renewable Energy, have delivered a 60kW solar system worth £50,512 for a Salford-based manufacturer, saving the business 12 tonnes CO2e. Air Handlers Northern (AHN) approached the Green Economy team for help to secure a local partner for a solar installation … [Read more...]
Historic England highlights retrofitting skills shortages
Historic England is calling for more action to be taken to address skills shortages in retrofitting buildings to ensure older properties can be made more energy efficient, following the publication of new data on the scale of work needed to ensure pre-1919 buildings meet net zero standards. Data … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester universities and industry awarded funding to drive green homes innovation
Greater Manchester universities, housebuilders and green technology businesses have been awarded £3.54 million in funding to research into improving the sustainability and energy efficiency of homes in the city-region. The funding award for the Future Homes project is part of the national … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £3 million to invest in 5G innovation
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has been awarded £3 million from the UK government to provide a boost to 5G enabled innovation in the city-region. The city-region is among 10 local authority areas across the UK, and one of only three in the North of England, to receive of a share of … [Read more...]
Climate tech hub secures £3 million investment to support expansion into Greater Manchester
Sustainable Ventures, a climate tech hub to support green economy innovators, has secured a £3 million investment that will enable expansion into Greater Manchester in 2024. Funding has been led by Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, part of the bank's commitment to invest £500 million in equity … [Read more...]
£200 million funding announced to support in-demand skills training
£200 million funding for colleges and universities has been announced to offer training opportunities in key industries facing skills shortages. Targeted investment by the Department for Education announced on 10th November will match up will skills shortages and priority sectors identified by … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice Stockport encourages smart meter uptake
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford are encouraging people to take control of their energy use with the help of a smart meter. Citizens Advice is working in partnership with the national Smart Energy GB campaign to highlight the benefits of installing smart energy meters. … [Read more...]
Stockport Council hosts week of Climate Action Now events
A week of Climate Action Now events encouraging collaboration across the borough as part of Stockport’s Green Print for the future is underway from 30th October to 3th November. Stockport Council’s Climate Action Now Week began on Monday and features the launch of this year's Schools Climate … [Read more...]
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