Trafford has been allocated a substantial portion of funding, sourced from the Conservative government's £2 billion fund dedicated to hydrogen projects.
This funding is earmarked for utilization within Trafford's low-carbon hydrogen hub, and it will be distributed among 11 distinct projects.
In the capacity of the Shadow Executive for Climate Change in Trafford, Cllr Dr. Shengke Zhi expresses enthusiastic support for the government's recent investment in hydrogen initiatives, which promises to bolster employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth and accelerate achieving Trafford's Carbon Neutrality target by 2038.
This financial injection has been graciously extended to Trafford Council by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, and it comes at a pivotal moment in our journey toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2038. Currently, Trafford lags behind comparable local authorities in terms of reducing carbon emissions, with the current carbon emission level in the region standing at an unfavorable 1442.1 kilotonnes.
For those unfamiliar with the subject, it's essential to note that hydrogen fuel combustion does not produce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Therefore, the greater the proportion of Trafford's energy supply derived from hydrogen fuel, the more likely it becomes that the region will witness a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. This is of paramount importance, particularly given the presence of numerous industrial sites within Trafford.
Trafford Conservative Group also welcomes the prospect of enhanced localized energy production. Moreover, this development offers the potential to reduce the nation's dependence on fossil fuel imports. Consequently, the Conservative Party Group extends its sincere appreciation to the central government for this significant funding infusion, recognizing its potential to serve as a catalyst for economic prosperity in Greater Manchester.
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