by Nikki Brown | Feb 28, 2023 | Retrofitting
New training courses in retrofitting domestic properties with modern, energy-efficient and low-carbon technologies have been launched in Greater Manchester as part of the Skills for Growth programme. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded funding to...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 1, 2023 | Smart Energy
Plans for a £1.35m solar farm in Failsworth to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy bills have been approved by Oldham Council. Oldham’s cabinet has signed off on plans for the Wrigley Head solar farm development on land in Failsworth which could save up to 50...
by Nikki Brown | Nov 8, 2022 | Smart Energy
Electricity North West is taking its teams on the road to meet with businesses and communities in a Future Energy Roadshow. As the region’s network operator, Electricity North West is playing a key role in this energy revolution. It aims to make sure Greater...
by Nikki Brown | Oct 28, 2022 | Green Skills/Jobs
New training programmes across Greater Manchester will see hundreds of people fast-tracked into roles in construction and green energy. GMCA has awarded £1.5m to five training providers which will run skills bootcamps to support people across Greater Manchester to...
by Nikki Brown | Sep 30, 2022 | Smart Energy
Greater Manchester has set out a detailed pathway for the energy infrastructure changes needed across the city region so it can meet its ambition of being carbon neutral by 2038. Following approval at a meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on 30...