Gateshead Council

Reducing carbon emissions with Jim Gillion from Gateshead Council, captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Jim Gillion from Gateshead Council - Zero Carbon Tour interview

Gateshead Council have managed to reduce their carbon footprint by 50% over the last 10 years and are targeting a net zero status by 2030. The Council have started to deliver heat networks at scale to enable local businesses in Gateshead access to lower cost and lower carbon energy.

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