William Eichler 24 March 2025

Great British Energy announces £10m for metro mayors

Great British Energy announces £10m for metro mayors  image
Image: Viktollio / Shutterstock.com.

Metro mayors are set to benefit from a £10m funding boost from Great British Energy aimed at supporting the delivery of new clean energy projects.

Mayoral strategic authorities in England will be invited to apply for a share of the funding to help them lead clean power projects, including rooftop solar, onshore wind and hydropower.

Energy Minister Michael Shanks said: ‘We’re backing our metro mayors to bid for a share of £10m and work with our new publicly owned company Great British Energy to roll out more clean, homegrown power.

‘This could see profits invested back into vital community services and projects, or even money knocked off community buildings bills, giving local services more pounds in their pockets.’

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham commented: ‘Our Go Neutral programme is delivering millions of pounds of investment in local renewable energy, generating enough to power 5,500 homes, and we’re supporting schools in our city-region to install solar cells and help cut bills.

‘We’re ready to work with Great British Energy to take these plans to the next level, so we can boost local projects that will help bring down costs and power more of our network with homegrown energy.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Building Control Surveyor (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 8 £33,708 to £37,399
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Building Control team. Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

Work Coach

City Of Doncaster Council
Salary WC1 £25,863 pro rata - to £23,291.68 per annum
The role of the Work Coach is key to the success of the work experience placements for the students. Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Qualified

Essex County Council
Up to £13.00 per hour
Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 QualifiedPermanent, Part Time£13.00 per hourLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Housing First Caseworker (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 8, £33,708 - £37,399
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

School Crossing Patrol Officer - St Helen's Catholic Junior

Essex County Council
Up to £13.00 per hour
School Crossing Patrol Officer - St Helen's Catholic Junior SchoolPermanent, Term Time£13.00 per hourLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council
Linkedin Banner