Including the closely related terms energy use, and energy use.
… are tenants and 43% are leaseholders (source: Census 2011). As most homes are not managed or owned by the council, community action is essential to meet net zero by 2040 20,931 57% social housing properties tenants 43% leaseholders • The energy used in these homes accounts for 15% of the city’s emissions, higher than those from road transport. Just over half of all homes in Westminster have…
… groups to craft their own proposals for reducing carbon emissions in their local area. Launch an interactive web page for residents to share projects, ideas, best practice and experiences. Support residents to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce energy use. Support and drive energy improvements in privately rented homes, focusing on the worst performing properties…
… city-partners to tackle emissions from the built environment and champion a green economic recovery of the city. Recommendations Recommendation Example actions Promote collaboration and provide support and information for organisations and landlords to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings they own, maintain or occupy, and reduce their energy use. Establish working groups, shared…
…, but we will explore opportunities to incorporate and address these emissions in future updates to the action plan • Westminster has a lower capacity for renewable energy technology than other London boroughs, with an installed capacity per unit area rating under 50% of the average value. However, the density of energy use makes it a favourable location for the development of more low carbon heat…
… networks such as the Pimlico District Heat Undertaking and this is reflected in recent plans including the Decentralised Energy Masterplan and City Plan 2040 • Waste heat from the tube and locally linked high-energy using sites provide significant opportunities to access otherwise wasted energy Image: The Crown Estate • Large scale retrofitting and the installation of renewable technologies…