Case studies
Get inspired by real businesses making a difference
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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Tameside nursery makes annual savings on energy bills with heat pumps
Read time: Around 1 minute
Yellow Door Day Nursery was awarded a grant to replace their existing gas boiler with electric heat pumps, reducing the businesses gas consumption equating to 5.65 CO2e tonnes and creating cost savings of £1,200 each year.
Solar reduces grid reliance by almost 50 per cent for north western manufacturer
Read time: 3 minutes
Green Economy introduced solar business Kast to Air Handlers, a north western manufacturer, to deliver a 60kW solar system worth £50,512.
EV infrastructure firms find their match
Read time: 2 minutes
EVC Group, based in Bury, has launched a new EV charge point service, increased headcount by three and gained sales worth £200k, following support from Green Economy.
Electrifying your fleet – three organisations who plugged in
Read time: 6 minutes
Secure Contracting, University of Salford, and Stagecoach have undergone fleet electrification. Switching to electric or hybrid vehicles can generate immediate on-road carbon savings for your business. We spoke to the three organisations who plugged in to hear their advice on going electric.
Installing solar a 'no brainer' for building product extrusion firm
Read time: 4 minutes
Quantum Profile Systems Ltd (QPSL) has made impressive strides towards net zero, including solar panels installed by Green Economy member, Perfect Sense Energy.
Boarding the Solar-Coaster - Pitching Green Tech
Read time: 3 minutes
Ellard are in the business of automation and, as part of their Scope One plan to be net zero by 2025, met with Green Economy’s solar installation clients to achieve their decarbonisation goals.
Energy firm bolstering the UKs net zero transition
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Enviroheat HET is a business with grand plans to transform the global energy market through innovative new technologies.
Lighting the way to net zero
Read time: 2 minutes
Green Economy client Ligero Design talks about the role that lighting plays in the net zero transition, the significant cost savings it can deliver, as well as improved lighting conditions for building occupants.
Arts, culture and climate change
Read time: 4 minutes
Simon Curtis, Convenor of the Manchester Arts Sustainability Team (MAST), tells us about the role of arts and culture on climate change and how the Hub has supported the sector in Greater Manchester.
Shifting to low carbon products
Read time: 3 minutes
Prema Energy pivoted towards low carbon products and services saving 6,700 tonnes of CO2e emissions for their customers.
Start-up nature firm uses green intelligence to its advantage
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Leyland Consulting sought Green Economy support to understand the Nature Based Solutions market prior to launching a new product to market
Energy experts team up for intelligent buildings project
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Two innovative firms have joined forces to collaborate on a project which marries energy efficiency and renewables with ‘Internet of Things’-based AI automation technology.