New North West Net Zero Hub report forecasts clean power will generate multi-billion pound investment and 35,000 new jobs for the North West
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North West Clean Power Report forecasts 35,000 new jobs in North
West by 2028 Billions of pounds will be invested in the region in
transition to clean energy, boosting economic growth Liverpool City
Region Mayor Steve Rotheram said: “By working together as one North
West, we can put our region at the heart of the UK's clean energy
future.” The North West Net Zero Hub has produced a new report
setting out how the Liverpool City Region and its partners
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The North West Net Zero Hub has produced a new report setting out how the Liverpool City Region and its partners across the North West will play a leading role in the UK's clean energy revolution, driving economic growth. The North West Clean Power Report sets out how the transition to clean energy will create a transformative opportunity for the region's seven million residents. It predicts a rapid expansion in the clean energy workforce, with 35,000 new roles by 2028, and also forecasts billions of pounds of investment flowing into the region in the next few years as a result of national energy policy. This investment is expected to position the North West as a global leader in clean energy innovation and industrial decarbonisation, attracting new businesses and developments to supercharge the region's economic growth. The report anticipates Great British Energy's forthcoming Local Power Plan and an expanded role for local government and communities to own and operate local power schemes, unlocking new opportunities for community wealth building and energy resilience. It recommends that local government can enable 1 GW of locally-owned renewables by 2030 – enough energy to power around 750,000 homes. The report goes on to say that, by working together to realise this opportunity, the North West can deliver economic security, increased business growth, and enhanced health outcomes for everyone in the region. The Liverpool City Region is already demonstrating national leadership in clean energy and retrofit delivery. Key highlights identified in the Clean Power report include:
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram said: "For generations, our region has helped power the UK - and today we're leading the charge again, this time in the race to net zero. The North West Clean Power Report shows just how big the opportunity is for our people: tens of thousands of well-paid jobs, billions in investment, and cheaper, cleaner energy for our communities. “We're already proving what's possible with ambitious projects like Mersey Tidal Power, but this is only the start. By working together as one North West, we can put our region at the heart of the UK's clean energy future - creating a fairer, greener, and more prosperous place to live and work for generations to come." Juergen Maier, Chair of Great British Energy said: “The move to renewable power in the UK represents the biggest economic opportunity in a generation. This report highlights the significance of what is underway right now. Regions like the North West are seizing this opportunity and demonstrating the very real benefits. Great British Energy fully supports this report in helping multiple regions to create new jobs, stimulate British innovation and manufacturing, and above all deliver secure, cheap, renewable energy for millions of homes and businesses.” The North West Clean Power Report identifies a major opportunity for industry and private sector partners to lead the UK's clean energy transition. With billions in potential investment across clean power, heat networks, hydrogen, CCUS, and grid infrastructure, the region is poised to become a hub for green innovation and industrial decarbonisation. Businesses can benefit from lower energy costs, access to clean power, and proximity to emerging supply chains. The report also highlights the role of private capital in scaling up local energy projects, with opportunities for strategic investment in retrofit, renewables, and advanced manufacturing. Key North Westl project pipelines include:
The North West Net Zero Hub, which produced the report, is hosted by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Jane Gaston, Net Zero North West CEO said: ‘We are delighted to see the launch of the North West Clean Power Report. “As well as highlighting the significant investment in jobs and industry for our region, it outlines the vital role industry and private sector partners play when it comes to driving clean energy production at scale. “Here in the North West, we are leaders in the UK's clean energy transition. We must keep up this brilliant momentum and continue to collaborate to reap further benefits for our region.' Read the full paper here: http://bit.ly/46NT94b Notes to editors The report is published by the North West Net Zero Hub with support from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The North West Clean Power Report makes recommendations across all sectors of the economy and built environment, illustrating how existing activities and innovations might be scaled up. The report quantifies the potential investment in technologies that can be accelerated to meet the region's ambitious net zero targets. The Liverpool City Region and the wider North West can secure public and private investment to deliver cleaner, cheaper energy for communities and businesses, by localising the UK Government's Clean Energy Superpower Mission. The devolution agenda and a data-led local energy planning can enable investment to be better targeted. The North West Clean Power report frames the national net zero policy in a North West context, providing good examples of best practice from across the region, and identifying opportunities for scaling up. Recent examples of local government-led action on net zero include:
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