Stockport-based power network operator for the region, Electricity North West, has been awarded over £400,000 for innovative projects that address energy challenges in the region. Ofgem has awarded the business £427,000 to explore in more detail projects that could help improve energy efficiency, … [Read more...]
News for: Environmental
Jet2 celebrates first of more sustainable aircraft flying from Manchester Airport
Holiday airline Jet2.com has seen the first of nearly 98 more sustainable aircraft enter service, flying from Manchester Airport to Málaga on 10th May. Parent company, Jet2 plc has ordered 98 Airbus A321/A320 neo aircraft, which could eventually extend to 146 aircraft as part of plans to grow and … [Read more...]
Longer lorries to offer £1.4 billion economic boost
Longer lorries are to be permitted on British roads as part of efforts to cut the environmental impact of road emissions and support supply chains, in a move estimated to boost the economy by £1.4 billion. Legislation is being laid today (10th May) to safely roll out lorry trailers up to 2.05 … [Read more...]
Energy intensive businesses secure £24.3m government support to become more efficient
26 businesses, including a number of major manufacturers in the North-west, have been awarded a share of £24.3 million from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) supports businesses using high amounts of energy to reduce their fossil … [Read more...]
Low-carbon construction projects gets £1.5 billion boost
Government investment from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and Home Upgrade Grant scheme is seeing more than £1.5 billion of construction work go ahead to install low-carbon measures on properties across England. The two schemes will see social landlords and charities secure investment … [Read more...]
Stockport Spring Clean campaign comes to a successful end
The Stockport Spring Clean campaign came to an end at the end of April and saw community groups, individuals and council staff cleaning up the borough by removing graffiti, repairing bridges, weeding plots and more. Stockport Council’s Spring Clean campaign was aimed at highlighting some of the … [Read more...]
Jet2 invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
Airline and travel group, Jet2 plc has announced a major investment into a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the North-west. The airline will invest an equity stake in the Fulcrum NorthPoint facility being developed in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, and receive approximately … [Read more...]
Stockport tradespeople invited to skills event to prepare for Green Revolution
Stockport tradespeople are invited to take their business to the next level and train to provide net zero products and services at a Green Skills event. Roofers, electricians, and plumbers, join EnterprisingYou and Green Economy at the Green Skills Academy for the chance to access support to … [Read more...]
Senior industry hire for Stockport environmental consultancy
Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Alistair Davison. Davison joins the group as Managing Director of APEM's Marine and Consents Division, where he will be responsible for the continued growth of the 140-strong business … [Read more...]
Stockport Council and Enterprise expand Car Club offer
Enterprise Car Rentals has partnered with Stockport Council to encourage more local residents to join a car club scheme in the borough. Car clubs offer low-mileage drivers the option to replace their car with short-term rental access to a hire car, charged by the hour or daily, allowing drivers … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to switch cars for handlebars during May’s Bike Month Challenge
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging Stockport businesses to join the Love to Ride Bike Month Challenge in May 2023. Bike Month Challenge is a fun, friendly competition that takes place each year all about helping more people to discover (or rediscover) the joys and benefits of … [Read more...]
Northern business leaders call for the region to lead in net-zero transition
Business leaders representing the NP11 group of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) across Northern England have set out their ambition for the region to lead the UK's net-zero transition in an open letter to government. Following the publication of the Government’s Energy Strategy, 15 leading … [Read more...]
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