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A new programme called 'HyDEX' has been launched which is designed to support and foster and creation of a new hydrogen economy in the UK’s Midlands.

In this Op Ed from the Times (13/07/21), Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands explains why he believes that the region is the ideal place for a new green industrial revolution to start and why ERA is playing a critical role.

ERA has played a vital role in the development of the Midlands Engine’s ‘Ten Point Plan for Green Growth’ which was launched today. The plan aims to create almost 200,000 new jobs by 2041.

The Energy Research Accelerator recently held a roundtable for ministers and business people to discuss how regional innovation can help the UK achieve its national climate goals. 24 Mar 2021

The vice-chancellors of the eight universities in the Midlands Innovation partnership have written a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy asking them to support the Energy

Following the 2021 Budget, ERA suggests that the Autumn Spending Review needs to focus on measures to address the great challenge of our generation - climate change.

ERA's 'Big Ideas' letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Business An Open Letter to the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer… 20 Nov 2020

The Energy Research Accelerator has launched a new series of podcasts about its Big Ideas

The Midlands Engine is now keen to hear from businesses, researchers and local authorities in order to identify priorities and map out a way forward to meet the net-zero challenge.