by Andy Parkinson | Sep 5, 2021 | Retrofitting
300 homes in Newton Heath and Blackley will receive a range of sustainability improvements to save 750 tonnes of carbon a year – while slashing running costs for residents. The improvement works will deliver a new heat pump system, including new radiators (replacing...
by Andy Parkinson | Sep 1, 2021 | Transport
Work is under way to get ready for the Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone launching on 30 May 2022, with the first Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras now installed, and a Financial Support Scheme due to launch in November. All ten Greater Manchester...
by Andy Parkinson | Aug 19, 2021 | Smart Energy
Two hospitals in Greater Manchester have begun a trial of vehicle to grid charging points as part of the Greater Manchester Local Energy Market Project. The five vehicle to grid (V2G) chargers, installed at Trafford and Withington Hospitals, are the latest electric...
by Andy Parkinson | Aug 18, 2021 | Green Innovation
An inventor at the University of Manchester is hoping to revolutionise the food production industry through a new graphene-enhanced system that will cut ‘food miles’ and improve sustainability in farming worldwide. Dr Beenish Siddique hopes the ‘GelPonic’ system will...
by Andy Parkinson | Aug 16, 2021 | Natural Environment
The developers behind Manchester’s first new public park in 100 years are taking more than a splash of inspiration from the area’s proud industrial heritage. A collection of recently-discovered wells, some dating back to the Victorian era, are set to provide the new...
