Councillor John McElroy with the plastic district heating pipes
Gateshead Council has started construction on two more major energy schemes, thanks to securing £5.4m in European grants.
The two schemes will see a further 600 homes, and several public buildings connected to district energy networks, to provide low-cost, low-carbon heat and power for residents and buildings alike.
The grant funding comes from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and is specifically for investing in low carbon projects.
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