Day: 6 June 2024

Huge boost to UK supply chain as National Grid launches the Great Grid Partnership with seven new industry partners, all united in the drive to deliver The Great Grid Upgrade

Stuart Mitchell

In a major boost to the UK supply chain, National Grid has launched the Great Grid Partnership. The company, which sits at the heart of the UK energy transition, has named the seven partners who will support the delivery of an initial nine Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects. The ASTI projects form a key part of The Great Grid Upgrade, which is building the significant new electricity network infrastructure required to reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels by connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030.   This new ‘enterprise…

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Digital Poverty Alliance and Barratt Homes launch Tech4Youth to bridge the digital divide in North West Leicestershire

Stuart Mitchell

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has launched Tech4Youth, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing digital exclusion among young people in North West Leicestershire. The scheme has been launched alongside the Barratt Foundation and Barratt Homes plc to provide essential devices, connectivity, and digital literacy workshops to 90 young people between the ages of 11 and 19. Members of the IT team at Barratt Homes plc are using their volunteering days to support the Tech4Youth project, and offer small group and one-to-one support and guidance to equip participants with the necessary…

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Cities are key to a climate-resilient Europe, stronger adaptation targets can boost progress

Stuart Mitchell

Most Europeans live in urban areas and cities play a key role in protecting citizens and improving the resilience of European societies against the increasing impacts of climate change. The European Environment Agency’s report, published today, takes stock of urban adaptation in Europe, showcasing what actions cities are taking in response to increasing climate risks, and what is already working. The EEA report ‘Urban adaptation in Europe’ highlights the urgent need to adapt European cities to climate change and provides an overview of actions they are taking. The report provides…

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The Midcounties Co-operative Celebrates Partnership With Big Solar Co-op

Stuart Mitchell

The Midcounties Co-operative, one of the UK’s largest independent co-operatives, has announced a major new partnership with Big Solar Co-op as it continues to make significant steps towards a more sustainable future. The partnership will see the installation of solar panels across 29 Midcounties Co-operative food, travel, Childcare and Head Office sites, providing sufficient renewable electricity to meet around 5% of the Society’s electricity needs. The generation of renewable electricity will also prevent 290 tonnes of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere each year, supporting the Society’s aims to cut…

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Logo Design Contest Launched to Revamp ‘IRENA Youth’ Branding

Stuart Mitchell

Since 2018, IRENA has been at the forefront of youth empowerment in the energy transition space, supporting young people globally to contribute effectively towards a renewables-based energy future. To demonstrate its commitment to close collaboration with youth and strengthen young people’s ownership and involvement in IRENA’s youth initiatives, the Agency is inviting young creative minds to help reshape the ‘IRENA Youth’ brand through a logo design contest. The contest offers young creators with a chance to express their creativity and incorporate their identity into the new ‘IRENA Youth’ branding. Each…

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