Greater Manchester leaders have set out their plans to change energy infrastructure in the city-region as part of plans to achieve net-zero by 2038. Following a meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on 30th September, the city-region has become the first in the country to … [Read more...]
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Less than 2 weeks remain to share views on new plan for GM Clean Air Zone
There are less than two weeks left for businesses across Greater Manchester to share their views on revised plans for a non-charging Clean Air Zone. The city-region is particularly looking to hear from owners of HGVs, coaches and other larger vehicles that are likely to be more affected by … [Read more...]
Call for HGV and Coach owners to help shape new Clean Air Plan
Greater Manchester leaders are calling on HGV and Coach owners to help inform proposals for a new investment-led and non-charging Clean Air Plan for the city-region. The case for a new, non-charging plan for reducing air pollution in Greater Manchester, currently with Government for review, sets … [Read more...]
Government outlines plans to cut business energy bills
Following an announcement earlier this month by Prime Minister Liz Truss, the government has revealed further details of its plans to protect businesses from rising energy bills. Under the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which will come into effect from October 1st, electricity and gas unit prices … [Read more...]
New partnership to unlock funding to improve energy efficiency of Greater Manchester homes
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Green Finance Institute have entered into a new partnership to provide funding for homeowners to improve the energy efficiency owner-occupied and privately-rented homes in the city-region. The partnership marks a key milestone in delivery of … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches schools contest to mark 25 years of Community Trust Fund
Manchester Airport is inviting schools within 10 miles of the hub to take part in an eco-garden competition with a top prize of £25,000. Primary schools within an approximate 10-mile radius of the airport – which covers parts of Trafford, Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Cheshire – are being … [Read more...]
Multi-million pound investment planned to protect North West electricity infrastructure this winter
Power grid operator, Stockport and Warrington-based Electricity North West, has announced a multi-million pound programme of investment to protect the region's network this winter. Following disruption across rural parts of Northern England last winter during Storm Arwen and other severe storms, … [Read more...]
Third Climate Action Business Forum to consider how to embed climate action in an organisation
Tickets are now available to book for the next Climate Action Business Forum, which will bring together Stockport businesses to discuss embedding climate action in an organisation. The event is the third in a series organised by Stockport Council’s Climate Action Now team, aiming to support … [Read more...]
Cycle September workplace and community bike challenge returns for 2022
The Cycle September initiative, supported by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), will take place again in 2022 to help individuals and organisations achieve health, wellness, and sustainability goals. Free for anyone (13+) who lives, works or studies in Greater Manchester, Cycle September … [Read more...]
EV chargepoint network to get £20 million boost
More than 1,000 additional EV chargepoints are to be installed across the country following a a £20 million investment from government, local authorities and industry. Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot scheme is supporting local authorities and industry to build new commercial EV charging … [Read more...]
Stockport bin lorries harness solar energy
Six bin lorries in Stockport, operated by Totally Local Company, will use solar power to help reduce emissions thanks to a link-up with a technology company, TRAILAR. TRAILAR has now been installed on six bin lorries operated by Totally Local Company in Stockport and it is estimated that by using … [Read more...]
2,000 wind turbines set to be installed across Greater Manchester
Around 2,000 small wind turbines are set to fitted across Greater Manchester in a bid to help the city-region achieve its net zero targets. The plan is one of the first sustainable energy solutions to emerge from the newly created Energy Innovation Agency (EIA). The project will be delivered … [Read more...]
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