Home of the green energy revolution

We will grasp the opportunity that net zero presents to the North East. Not only will we transition to a green economy, creating thousands of jobs and reducing carbon emissions, we’ll build the new technologies and solutions needed for the UK to decarbonise too.

We’ll ensure we’re the natural choice for new industries that need access to clean energy, development land, natural resources, and a skilled workforce. The Mayoral Combined Authority will encourage innovation, support green businesses to grow, and ensure residents have the skills to take advantage of the immense jobs potential that the transition brings.

We will take a central role in driving regional net zero activity through convening others, and by developing the regional strategy and policy framework that setsour course. We’ll provide a compelling net zero vision that provides many more jobs and opportunities for our communities, creating better places for people to live, work and play, and which protects and restores our unique North East nature and landscapes.

It is important the transition to a more climate-friendly North East is a just one, which takes the people of the region with it. We will ensure there is a route for people to benefit from these economic and social changes.


In the short term we will:

Invest in infrastructure, innovation, and skills
to drive forward the North East offshore wind
industry and create new jobs and careers.

Create thousands more job opportunities in
electric vehicle manufacturing.

Increase electric vehicle charge points and
zero emission buses.

Work with our education providers to create
a green energy super academy.

Create a Green Superport, providing a
framework for our ports to collaborate and
present our world-leading offer.

Explore plans set out in the Mayor’s
manifesto for a North East Carbon and
Nature Marketplace to offset carbon
in local projects, improving lives and
restoring nature.

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