Case studies
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Get inspired by real businesses making a difference. In our case studies we highlight the amazing innovation at the root of the net zero transition, showcase some of the collaborations delivering impacts and highlight the people developing net zero products and services.
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New freezer saves Greater Manchester bakery almost £12,000 per year
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HM Pasties was awarded a grant worth £3,000 towards the cost of a new blast freezer, leading to a £11,939 annual saving on their energy bill
Lowry saves £9,000 annually with Green Economy funding
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Landmark Salford arts centre saves 30,400kWh in energy with Green Economy grant support and efficient lighting upgrades.
EV firm expands into new regions with Green Economy support
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A Salford-based EV firm grew their market presence in Greater Manchester through networking and Green Economy support.
Halifax green tech firm seizes new growth opportunities
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Greenarc, based in Halifax, provide clean energy solutions across solar, EV chargepoints, heating systems, low carbon electrical fuels, and carbon offset fuel cards. They approached Green Economy for support in raising the profile of their products and services to new audiences.
Long-standing safety electronics firm save costs and carbon with solar revamp.
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Electronics firm C-TEC has achieved huge cost and carbon savings by implementing key carbon reduction strategies, including a major solar revamp.
Green Economy help demonstrate efficient means of drying in industry
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Halite Global sought Green Economy expertise to identify an innovative drying solution that improves efficiency and quality.
Heating firm boosts sales by £500k following Green Economy support
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Trust Electric Heating boosted sales by £500k by entering new markets, developing partnerships, and increasing headcount.
New partnerships lead to growth for family-run solar installers
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Family-run solar installers networked their way into new partnerships, generating circa £25,000 in sales.
Carnival arts company find solace in solar
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A Carnival arts organisation based in Tameside has slashed their energy bills with solar PV, with anticipated savings of 3 tCO2e, 15,000 kWh in energy savings, and roughly £4,000 per year.
Riverboats to renewables: charting a greener future with quick wins and big plans
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A hospitality business navigating York’s rivers is slashing energy bills and carbon with quick wins and renewable plans.
Specialist support leads to job creation and new sales for renewable energy firm
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Green Economy consultants provided business growth support to help West Yorkshire renewable energy solutions provider to boost sales and create green jobs.
Carbon reduction and insetting project leads to King’s Award for Manchester textiles firm
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Gathering the correct carbon data methodology, Thomas Kneale were able to generate accurate carbon reporting and roll-out awarding winning sustainability strategies.