How a Manchester pilot could deliver energy-saving green finance for thousands of homes

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How a Manchester pilot could deliver energy-saving green finance for thousands of homes

Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Green Finance Institute to pilot financial schemes that could fund energy-saving retrofits across the city

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Green Finance Institute (GFI) have today launched a new joint venture finance programme, which they hope could reduce energy bills for up to 60,000...

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