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Events

Events

We’re working with our partners to hold events across the region to help you understand where you can go for help in key areas such as switching to electric vehicles, energy efficiency actions and renewable energy opportunities.

Upcoming events

Previous events

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Electric vehicle experience

Media City, Salford

Thursday:

Watch the highlights from our event where we showcased the latest electric vehicles and outlined the key role they'll play in reaching net zero.

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EVs, renewables and energy efficiency for business

AMRC North West, Blackburn

Thursday:

Industry leaders and other businesses discussed how your business can save money and reduce emissions.

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Decarbonise to economise workshop

Workshop led by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership - presentations on a range of technologies, including solar, heat pumps, lighting, building retrofit and new innovations.

Redhills Business and Conference Centre, 9.30am-1pm, Tuesday:

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Green leaders’ lunch: devolution of net zero

A panel of experts from local government and industry discussed the region’s ambitious net zero targets.

Manchester Central, Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX, 12.00-2pm, Wednesday:

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Addressing the energy crisis

Monday:

Webinar led by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) which highlighted quick wins for energy efficiency and some larger scale opportunities such as flexible services.

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BECBC energy sustainability meeting

Energus, Workington, Cumbria

Wednesday:

Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is hosting an event to look at the impact of climate change on businesses and how you can address the risk with cost-effective quick wins and medium and long term plans.

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What your business can do to reduce energy costs

Online event

Wednesday:

High energy prices remain one of the biggest challenges for small and medium-sized businesses. Join this one-hour webinar to find out what you can do to reduce energy costs and gain practical insights that will help you and your business survive and thrive in the long-term.

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Leading the charge

The Pencil Factory, Keswick, Cumbria

Tuesday:

Cumbria’s Electric Vehicle Charging Partnership is joining forces with Electricity North West to host a free Cumbria-wide event to help local businesses make the transition to EVs. Talk to subject matter experts, test drive a range of EVs and meet local suppliers.

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Pro-Manchester's green tech conference

Circle Square, Oxford Road, Manchester

Thursday:

Hear from innovators, professional advisors, policymakers and training providers about innovative new technologies to lower emissions and improve our environment, driven by Manchester’s ambition to become the world’s first zero carbon region by 2038.

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Thrive in 2023

Bloc, Marble Street, Manchester M2 3AW

Thursday:

‘How businesses can best plan to get through the economic climate of 2023’ will cover a range of relevant subjects, including leadership, managing finances, innovation, general cost reduction, and carbon reduction.

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Mapping the journey to grid connection

Parsonage, Manchester M3 2JA

Monday:

Find out about connecting to the grid including timescales, responsibilities and key considerations. The event also offers opportunities to network with other businesses and join an engineering surgery to discuss your projects.

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Go electric roadshow

Brockholes Preston New Road Samlesbury PR5 0AG

10:00 - 12:30, Thursday:

A range of industry experts discuss all aspects of electric vehicles, including leasing, salary sacrifice and charging.

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Northern sustainability summit

Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester M2 3GX

9:30 - 16:00, Monday:

Hear from business leaders about the challenges and the opportunities of the green revolution and levelling up. Expert speakers will explore the future of skills, transport, innovation, funding and beyond for the green economy.

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Go electric roadshow

University of Salford, School of Science, Engineering & Environment

8.30 - 11.00am, Friday:

Latest information about electric vehicles for business, vehicle leasing, electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes, charging infrastructure, ESG, taxation, clean air zones and 2030.

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Greening homes and businesses in South Ribble

Civic Centre West Paddock Leyland PR25 1DH, Friday:

The event is free to all South Ribble-based businesses and will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the local innovative measures available to help reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint.

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Greater Manchester Green Summit

The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, Monday:

Now in its sixth year, Greater Manchester’s Green Summit 2023 will be held at The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays on Monday 2nd October, hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.