A brand-new Green Skills Hub has opened its doors at Stockport College in a bid to tackle the UK’s green skills gap and boost the region’s net zero push. The facility was officially launched by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and will provide Stockport students with a theoretical … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester launches energy saving advice service for residents as part of net-zero push
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and partner organisations have announced the launch a new support service to help residents save energy as part of the city-region's efforts to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2038. The Feel the Benefit campaign aims to help residents understand how … [Read more...]
Further 67 low-emission buses join Bee Network fleet
An additional 67 low-emission buses have been added to the Bee Network fleet as Greater Manchester continues to take back control of its public transport system. Under the city-region's franchising arrangement, which is set to expand to more boroughs on 24th March and reach Stockport by January … [Read more...]
New study reveals scale of North West hydrogen demand
A new study by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has found demand for hydrogen in the region could reach 2GW of production by 2030, rising to 7.5GW by 2050. Initial demand for the low carbon fuel is expected to come from heavy industry and power generation, with heating buildings and … [Read more...]
UK to host UN-backed centre for circular economy research
The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed centre for the research and development of the circular economy. The establishment of the International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy in the UK recognises the country's existing … [Read more...]
Electricity network operator outlines plans to improve storm preparedness of the region’s power grid
Power network operator, Stockport based Electricity North West, has submitted its plans to improve its response to storms to the energy sector regulator, Ofgem. Electricity North West is seeking £35 million to fund seven programmes which will enhance network reliability when adverse weather hits … [Read more...]
Daikin UK partners with Greater Manchester colleges on green heating training
Daikin UK has partnered with Greater Manchester colleges on training for tutors and staff to support the next generation of green heating installers. In partnership with Quantum Group, which is installing renewable technology training facilities countrywide designed to upskill built environment … [Read more...]
Green energy test bed to launch in Greater Manchester
Energy company, SSE Energy Solutions and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have signed an agreement to pioneer projects that will accelerate progress to net zero in the city-region. The Memorandum of Understanding will support the mass deployment of investment in the decarbonisation of … [Read more...]
New biodiversity rules take effect for major housing schemes
New rules have come into effect that will require housing developers to demonstrate biodiversity gains of their schemes as part of the planning process. Biodiversity Net Gain rules will require developers in England to both minimise their impact on nature, and to create new habitats or enhance … [Read more...]
Stockport firm develops new product to cut plastic waste in agricultural sector
Stockport-headquartered manufacturer, Fibrestar Drums, has developed a new edible packaging for animal feed to address plastic waste in the farming sector. Fibrestar Drums worked alongside the GM Business Growth Hub’s Innovation team on Nestub, a fully biodegradable and edible packaging solution … [Read more...]
More than 350 Greater Manchester residents have accessed training via Green Skills Academy
Over 350 Greater Manchester residents have accessed training in green technologies through programmes offered at the city-region's Green Skills Academy, which launched in Trafford Park in 2023. Since launching in January last year, 351 people have attended Skills Bootcamps and short courses … [Read more...]
£185 million phase of support to launch to help manufacturers and industrial businesses cut emissions and energy use
A new phase of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund is to launch to support manufacturers to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The fund will support businesses with a further £185 million to help companies transform their operations with new, more efficient equipment, or switch to … [Read more...]
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