Scottish Housing News
Summary
New Clyde Gateway chief executive Martin McKay outlines his future vision for the area, particularly in relation to achieving net zero, and reveals how the green transition also presents an opportunity for job creation, economic growth, and sustainable development, whilst addressing climate change and environmental challenges.
We have already made great progress. Using district heating networks we are delivering low carbon heat to new homes. The benefits are clear to see; better for the environment, cheaper energy, delivering green regeneration for communities, building resilience against changes in global energy markets. The project is delivering true community wealth building.
These heat networks are powering businesses too. They are attracting employers to the area who are looking to make greener choices and with the added benefit of more affordable energy. It delivers more jobs for local people. There is evidence of this at Eastworks in Dalmarnock, which is the re-use of a former gasworks building and at Magenta Business Park in Rutherglen where a fifth generation system is under construction.
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