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...]
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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...]
UK engineering employers lack skills to address impact of climate change, finds IET survey
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...]
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...]
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