Manchester Study Visit – June 2008

Over 2 days in June 2008 PEPESEC project partners visited the city-region of Greater Manchester to gain an appreciation of the national and local energy planning context and to view practical examples of sustainable energy projects in the municipalities of Manchester and Oldham.The visit highlighted the high aspiration and high-quality developmental work, but limited delivery capacity for shaping a sustainable energy community in Greater Manchester.

A number of notable developments were visited which highlighted the significant role that the
commercial sector plays in the UK (New Islington) and the importance of the regeneration agenda
in the UK. The role that municipalities play in influencing or procuring new facilities (Failsworth
School, MANCAT) was also featured. The example of Failsworth school also highlighted how the
public procurement through the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) can be used to raise the standards
of sustainable design in delivery of new facilities.

Following the study tour an ‘Energy Planning Clinic’ was held with expert ‘doctors’ (Malmo, Skane
and Manchester Knowledge Capital) providing guidance and advice for municipalities in
progressing their energy plans. This clinic helped to increase knowledge, understanding and
develop the skills of project partners.

Download PEPESEC Manchester Study Visit Report (PDF)

Download Manchester Leadership and Governance (PDF)
Presentation by Simon Robinson, Manchester: Knowledge Capital
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Download Low Carbon Activity in Manchester City Region (PDF)
Presentation by Steve Turner, Commission for the New Economy
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Download Energy Planning the Manchester Way (PDF)
Presentation by Jonny Sadler, Manchester City Council
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Download Energy Planning the Oldham Way (PDF)
Presentation by Adam Hackett, Oldham Council
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