What is the North East Energy Catalyst?

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is a public, private and education sector partnership. They are one of thirty-eight LEPs in the country and are responsible for promoting and developing economic growth in the local authority areas of the North East. 

The North East Energy Catalyst aims to catalyse an integrated energy system, which grows a productive, clean economy for prosperous communities. In addition to developing and showcasing solutions to global energy challenges via innovation, demonstration and delivery.

There are a wide range of partners involved in the North East Energy Catalyst including industry, the public sector, universities, institutions and government bodies are working together to unite this range of opportunities and to:

• Tackle major energy challenges and deliver on national policy
• Drive new economic growth opportunities
• Accelerate regional decarbonisation
• Invite and co-ordinate engagement with partners

Newcastle University is proud to be a member of the North East Energy Catalyst.

“I am delighted that Newcastle University is part of this great regional initiative, there is a huge amount of talent, infrastructure and expertise in the academic, governmental and industrial sectors in the North East. The Catalyst will enable us to come together to ensure that the region is at the forefront of our pursuit of a net zero energy system.”

Prof Sara Walker, Newcastle University

As the world’s attention turns to greener energy, see how we are helping our region to lead the way in the energy revolution, in this short film from the North East Energy Catalyst powered by North East LEP.