BUILDINGS in Greater Manchester will light up green to encourage residents and businesses to switch to renewable electricity.
Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, MediaCity UK and Stockport Town Hall are among the buildings taking part and have all either made the switch or are on their way to.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “This is a great initiative that literally shines a spotlight on a key issue. Switching to a renewable energy supplier is something we can all do, and Big Clean Switch have made the process simple and straightforward. It’s better for the environment, and in many cases will also lead to savings on people’s bills.
“At this year’s Green Summit, we will be launching our five-year environment plan to set us on the path to carbon neutrality in 2038. Only by us all taking action – residents and business included – will we hit that target, so I’d encourage everyone to make that switch.”
The summit is March 25 at The Lowry Centre.
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