A live debate featuring Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, Steve Rotherham, Liverpool City Region Mayor and North West Net Zero Youth Network took place at the Sustainability Show over the weekend in Manchester
The focal point of the debate was the renewable energy possibilities in the North West, alongside The North West Youth Network’s report, where they surveyed 95 young people across the region on topics such as energy, green spaces, green jobs, green economy and transport.
“We are at a crucial moment in time where the decisions we make now around sustainable energy impact not just our environment but our economic success for generations to come. Renewable energy presents us with an opportunity of a green industrial revolution, where improving our carbon footprint also reduces people’s energy bills at a time they need it most and creates good, skilled jobs locally.
The Green Energy Taskforce report highlights the scale and scope of the renewable energy opportunity in the region and proposes ways that new energy assets can be cooperatively funded and owned. I strongly believe that in the North West we can seize these opportunities, which will boost our economy and improve the lives of local people whilst making this a greener place said Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester ahead of the debate
