Northern residents have two weeks remaining to share their feedback on Transport for the North's (TfN) strategy for achieving decarbonisation of the region's road and rail network by 2045. TfN set out its draft Decarbonisation Strategy earlier this summer, outlining how the North of England can … [Read more...]
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Active neighbourhood trial planned for Cheadle in late Septmeber
A three month trial of measures to create an Active Neighbourhood in Cheadle is set to begin in late September, with local residents invited to share views on plans. Sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, and Stockport Council are looking to hear feedback on proposals that will install point … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: What is Net Zero and how do we achieve it?
With governments and organisations worldwide beginning to make commitments on climate change, Stockport-based renewable energy specialists, KAST Energy, explain in the first of a series of articles what Net Zero means and how businesses and individuals can achieve it. The Net Zero target refers … [Read more...]
Stockport communities to benefit from government investment in flood defence schemes
Homes and businesses in flood-prone areas of Stockport among those set to benefit from £5.2 billion investment in flood defence projects over the next six years. The UK government has outlined a £5.2 billion investment, with more than £860 million to be spent on design and construction of over … [Read more...]
Stockport environmental consultancy makes Irish acquisition
Stockport based environmental consultancy, APEM, has announced the acquisition of Irish firm Woodrow, an environmental and sustainability consultancy based in County Sligo, Ireland. Woodrow is the first acquisition for the Stockport firm since it underwent a management buyout in 2019. APEM has … [Read more...]
EV charging points installed across North-west up over 300% since 2019
The number of charging points for electric vehicles (EV) installed across the North-west has increased by 346% since 2019, according to Stockport-based Electricity North West. Electricity North West, which maintains the power grid across the region, revealed the figures as part of Net Zero Week … [Read more...]
musicMagpie’s famous Mount Recyclemore comes home to Stockport
A giant Mount Rushmore-style sculpture of the G7 leaders’ heads, made entirely of discarded electronics, that appeared on a beach in Cornwall during the G7 climate summit, is set to spend the summer in Stockport Created by Stockport-based leading UK re-commerce expert, musicMagpie, alongside … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) explained
Stockport-based accountancy firm and business advisor, Hallidays, explains the basic requirements businesses need to know when reporting their environmental impact under new SECR rules. The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) affects all large UK undertakings. Introduced in April … [Read more...]
TfN responds to government’s Transport Decarbonisation Strategy
Transport for the North (TfN) has said the government needs to 'translate aims into action' in response to its strategy for the decarbonisation of domestic transport by 2050. The government's plans outline priorities to create cleaner air, healthier communities, and tens of thousands of new jobs. … [Read more...]
Net Zero North West report highlights £207 billion green investments in region
A prospectus published by Net Zero North West, an industry-led organisation guiding the region towards reducing CO2 emissions, has highlighted green investments into projects in the North West worth £207 billion. The report, produced by Siemens UK analysts, highlights 18 investment cases for … [Read more...]
MAN Energy Solutions confirms world-first LAES CRYOBattery project
MAN Energy Solutions has formally signed a contract to provide its LAES turbomachinery solution to Highview Power’s CRYOBattery facility. The signing took place at Highview’s London offices and follows on the agreement previously reached by the companies in April 2021. Highview, a global leader … [Read more...]
Have your say on the region’s Decarbonisation Strategy for transport
People across the North West are being encouraged to have their say on a consultation on the Decarbonisation Strategy for the region's transport network and attend an online webinar to learn more about the plans. Transport for the North (TfN) published its draft Decarbonisation Strategy last … [Read more...]
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