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Local Energy Market boosts GM LEP’s green growth ambitions

Local Energy Market boosts GM LEP’s green growth ambitions

by Nikki Brown | Jan 23, 2022 | Smart Energy

Green growth is a priority within Greater Manchester’s Economic Vision. The pioneering creation of a Local Energy Market for the region is evidence of the innovation already taking place to achieve carbon neutrality by 2038. Climate change is happening at an...
Oldham’s plan to turn disused coal mines into green heating

Oldham’s plan to turn disused coal mines into green heating

by Andy Parkinson | Nov 26, 2021 | Smart Energy

Like many towns in Northern England, Oldham in Greater Manchester has an extensive network of disused coal mines underneath the town centre dating back to the industrial revolution. Previously used to extract coal that would power the great industrial steam engines...
TalkTalk reduces energy consumption with new innovations

TalkTalk reduces energy consumption with new innovations

by Andy Parkinson | Oct 26, 2021 | Smart Energy

Research undertaken by TalkTalk with the United Nations found that 80% of the emissions cuts needed from the telecoms sector can be met through renewable energy and energy efficiency. TalkTalk, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the UK, moved its...
New city centre landmark shines a light on low carbon heat network

New city centre landmark shines a light on low carbon heat network

by Andy Parkinson | Oct 15, 2021 | Smart Energy

Manchester’s new Tower of Light structure has been officially switched on – marking a milestone in the development of the city’s new Civic Quarter Heat Network. The 40m tower, which will be lit up every night, is a striking new landmark in the city centre and...
New research lab aims to tackle carbon emissions from homes across the globe

New research lab aims to tackle carbon emissions from homes across the globe

by Andy Parkinson | Oct 8, 2021 | Green Innovation, Smart Energy

See inside the lab that can create rain, sun, and wind to test our homes for carbon efficiency It might look like your typical Salford terrace home and could easily fool you into thinking it was built in 1919, but this house is different – it’s not lived in, but its...
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