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"Our role is two-
fold. The fi rst is to
encourage people in the
business community and
our communities generally
to decarbonise. We'll make
sure that the infrastructure
in the north west does not
slow down the pace of
decarbonisation."
£16M
The Supergen
Energy Networks
Hub is part of a
£16m, 48 month
investment from
EPSRC. Page 18.
"Our people
will provide
the answers
to the issues
on our table
today, and
strategically
plan the
energy
system for
tomorrow."
NICK ELLINS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE,
ENERGY & UTILITY SKILLS GROUP.
PAGE 14.
4
The number of
local energy
demonstrators
unveiled by
UK Research &
Innovation.
Page 36.
PETER EMERY,
CHIEF EXECUTIVE,
ELECTRICITY
NORTH WEST.
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DECARBONISATION OF
TRANSPORT
DECENTRALISATION
DIGITALISATION
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