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Kettering is rapidly becoming renowned for its proactive stance in tackling climate change and protecting the environment.
The wind farm at Burton Wold develops enough power to supply half the homes in the town and Kettering hosted the UK’s contribution to the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit.
In addition, companies like Velux are investing in Kettering having recently announced the development of new carbon neutral show homes which are anticipated to draw attention on both a national and global scale.
Kettering is well placed to take a leading role as an emerging centre for Environmental Technologies. With a cluster of expertise already in place Kettering is the place where environmental technology companies can grow and expand into new markets, tap into a qualifi ed, skilled labour base and benefi t from cutting edge innovation.
Come and check out Kettering’s credentials for yourself.
Investor snapshot
Construction has begun on a £4 million anaerobic digestion plant which will process food waste from councils and McDonald’s into renewable electricity. The plant’s developers North Northamptonshire based Fernbrook Bio, estimate that it will convert up to 30,000 tonnes of food and vegetable waste from domestic and commercial sources into renewable electricity a year. A resulting bio-fertiliser will be distributed to local farms as well.
Key Facts
• Emerging centre for renewable energy and sustainable construction industries
• Wind farm estates • Anaerobic digestion facilities
• ‘Green’ friendly transport and planning strategies
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