Welcome to the Making Carbon Work (MaCaW) Project!
Based at UCLan in Preston, the MaCaW project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund alongside the University of Central Lancashire and was set up to help Lancashire-based SMEs move to a low carbon model.
The project will assist businesses in reducing their carbon footprint with a range of support and the possibility of access to a 50% match funded grant for up to £15,000 to purchase low-carbon technology. The match funding also includes the installation costs which makes installing LEDs and solar panels more affordable.
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JRC Roofing Sees the Light With MaCaW
A Burnley-based specialist slate supplier has transformed its site lighting - and is set to transform its energy bills – thanks to support and funding from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and [...]
7 ways to save energy this Christmas
Switching off and powering down can really add up this Christmas… Most Lancashire businesses have well-honed Christmas routines that ensure their workplaces are put into safe hibernation for a few days. But [...]
MaCaW Showcased in Business Press
The Low-Carbon Approach to Resilience The MaCaW Team produced an article for Lancashire Business View in November 2020 to showcase how our low carbon offer, available to Lancashire SMEs, can aid in business [...]
Looking to cut your carbon + boost your savings?
We were lucky enough to get a shout out on the LBV Recommends Email in November 2020 following our work with the LBV Team. Below is what they had to say about the Making [...]
MaCaW Project Extended!
Over the past few years we’ve helped SMEs in Lancashire identify carbon savings, reduce costs and access grant funding for low carbon technology – for free. Now extended to September 2023, we’re delighted to say we still can.
Is it Time for your SME
to Switch to Electric Vehicles?
You already know electric vehicles (EVs) cut fuel costs and lower your business’ CO2e emissions. That isn’t (and it never has been) the barrier to adoption.
Lightbulb moment as Chelsom goes green
Bright sparks turn to MaCaW programme to help reduce carbon emissions An environmental consultancy programme funded by the European Regional Development Funding and managed by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is [...]
Nutrition firm goes carbon neutral with UCLan support
Private Label Nutrition ensures new headquarters go green A growing Blackpool business has committed to going carbon neutral, with support from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Private Label Nutrition, which manufactures [...]
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