Local Net Zero Accelerator: £19m awarded to help councils unlock private sector green investment

Stuart Stone
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New £19m fund to help local governments fast-track net zero initiatives by mobilising private finance

A total of £19m in government funding has been allocated to help a number of combined authorities unlock private investment in support of climate goals, through projects ranging from installing solar panels...

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