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Delivering on the Natural Environment through the 5 Year Environment Plan

In Economy, Green & blue spaces and Nature on 13.03.2019
Contributed by Krista Patrick

We face major environmental challenges that threaten the health and prosperity of our region. Greater Manchester is taking action with the 5-Year Environment Plan, to be launched at the Mayors Green Summit on 25th March.

The plan sets out our long-term environmental vision – to be carbon neutral by 2038 – and the urgent actions we all need to take in the next 5 years to help achieve this. It is the outcome 12-months consultation and collaboration with all parts of the Greater Manchester family and the Summit is an opportunity to galvanise this commitment and unify our actions.

£56k green boost for precision components firm

In Buildings and Energy on 25.02.2019
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

An Oldham manufacturer is set to save more than £56,000 a year after installing an extensive rooftop solar panel system and energy efficient equipment at its factory.

Bradley Manufacturing produces springs, wire forms and pressed components - specialising in sheet metal fabrication and finishing services, including CNC manufacturing, laser cutting, punching, bending and forming, automated powder coating and sublimation printing.

Salford Community Initiatives To Tackle Fuel Poverty

In Energy, Housing, Living and Society on 25.02.2019
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

With effects on health, education and employability, fuel poverty affects a growing number of people with a staggering 15% of households in the Broughton area of Salford classified as fuel poor [1]. Rebecca Long Bailey MP said:

‘‘One in ten households live in fuel poverty. An issue caused by rip-off prices, a broken energy system and a government that doesn’t want or care to make the real changes to our energy sector that will help customers.”

MESS launch Climate Crisis event

In Green & blue spaces and Nature on 18.02.2019
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

MESS (Marple, Mellor and Marple Bridge Energy Saving Strategy) originated nine years ago to promote energy saving measures. We've also ventured into 'Incredible Edible', set up a Community Orchard and recently campaigned on plastic waste.

Since the 2018 Green Summit and the subsequent release of 'Springboard to a Green City Region' we've decided that our most important role must be to raise a greater awareness in our communities of the existential threat posed by climate change, explain how societal change can mitigate the threat and promote the environmental ambitions of GMCA.

Local Area Energy Planning: Supporting clean growth and low carbon transition

In Buildings, Energy, Housing and Living on 12.12.2018
Contributed by Tina Bugliosi

In a project delivered for the Energy Technologies Institute, Energy Systems Catapult has designed a planning framework to help local government, energy networks and other key local stakeholders prepare for a low carbon future in a cost-efficient and strategic way.

Manchester raises the bar with new carbon target

In Buildings, Economy, Energy and Society on 14.11.2018
Contributed by Steve Connor

Manchester City Council has today announced its plan to bring forward its ambition to become a zero carbon city by twelve years, with a revised target of 2038.

Manchester Met John Dalton Building Exterior

Manchester Met represents the North West in European green energy project

In Energy and Society on 01.11.2018
Contributed by Amer Gaffar

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking - a €1.4 billion programme supporting green energy research and innovation across Europe - has published a major report, with Manchester Metropolitan University representing the entire North West region of England.

Developing Greater Manchester’s First Natural Capital Investment Plan

In Green & blue spaces and Nature on 17.10.2018
Contributed by Krista Patrick

On 16 January, 2018, the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub’s Natural Capital Group (NCG) hosted their annual conference at the Manchester Museum.

GM Fire and Rescue refurbishment works and new build showcase sustainable design

In Buildings and Energy on 15.10.2018
Contributed by Tina Bugliosi

GM Fire and Rescue refurbishment works and new build showcase sustainable design

Due to the changing demands and pressures placed on the property portfolio, including ageing stock and co-location with other services, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Services (GMFRS) have recently had the opportunity to improve energy efficiency and sustainability of their building stock through the construction of new premises and the refurbishment of existing buildings.

Major brands pledge to make Greater Manchester's green city vision a reality

In Economy and Energy on 15.10.2018
Contributed by Steve Connor

Some of the largest companies in Greater Manchester have pledged to ramp up their environmental commitments following discussions with mayor Andy Burnham.