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Climate Quitting

16 February 2023

‘Climate quitting’ a growing trend

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New research shows how vital Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments are for attracting new talent, with nearly half of young workers considering ESG when looking for a job.

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British Heritage

14 February 2023

Retrofitting creates trade-off between efficiency and heritage for buildings

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Retrofitting properties with relevant green tech is essential for improving energy efficiency and decarbonising the property sector. Improving the efficiency of heritage properties creates a trade-off for developers, but it’s possible to create energy efficient buildings while protecting heritage.

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10 February 2023

Smart EV charging will ‘change how we think about energy’

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The government has published a new action plan to seize on the potential of smart electric vehicle technology, with the ambition of making smart charging “the norm” at home and work by 2025.

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09 February 2023

Wigan Believe in Business Festival 2023

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This week Green Economy attended Wigan’s Believe in Business Festival - a celebration of a vibrant local business community - met Green Economy members and spoke to local leaders about the net zero challenge.

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Solar Home

08 February 2023

Energy prices driving rooftop solar boom

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The energy price crisis is driving the fastest deployment of solar power for eight years, with Google searches for solar panels reaching their highest ever level, according to industry insiders.

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07 February 2023

New Department for Energy Security and Net Zero revealed

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The Prime Minister has announced a major reshuffle of government departments, creating a brand-new role of Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. But why?

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London Park

02 February 2023

Future cities promise 15 minute access to green spaces

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Plans are underway for everyone in England to live a 15 minute walk from green spaces or water, with a special focus on city centres and urban areas.

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24 January 2023

Square 4 Solar launches energWISE to help North West businesses reduce energy costs

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Fully funded service evaluates suitability for retrofitting Solar PV and delivers system specification. Warrington-based Square 4 Solar has launched energWISE, a new service that will help businesses take control of their energy costs while reducing carbon footprint.

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London And A Bridge

18 January 2023

Key points from the UK’s Net Zero Review

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The Net Zero Review was commissioned by Liz Truss' government last September to explore how the UK could better meet its net zero targets.

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Electricity Pylon

16 January 2023

New Energy Bill Discount Scheme and its impact explained

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Some businesses will see a 90%+ cut in government energy bill relief from April, sparking concerns that rising bills could put firms under unless they take action to cut energy wastage.

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16 January 2023

Pilot Group has partnered with Green Economy to build a greener, net zero economy, powered by local suppliers.

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Pilot Group has partnered with Green Economy to build a greener, net zero economy, powered by local suppliers.

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Turtle Biodiversity

12 January 2023

The UK’s key environmental targets

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The UK government and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have outlined a series of new environmental targets. We analyse their newest proposals.

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Lightbulb

10 January 2023

Energy flexibility services proving popular with homes and businesses

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Trials of a demand flexibility service offering payment in return for shifting electricity use at peak times has exceeded expectations, proving there is a healthy appetite for flexibility tech and solutions.

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