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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

…/m2 GIFA Thermal imaging survey and airtightness test to check insulation and air leakage and carry out repairs/remedial works where needed. Imaging survey – low cost Remedial works - cost dependent on scope Add insulation to all walls and insulation overlay on floor. External wall insulation where possible and internally elsewhere. Walls – £70-100/m2 GIFA depending on specifications…

… reduction therefore include: • Replacement windows with triple glazing and a draft lobby • Review mechanical services to ensure air handling units for mechanical ventilation have heat recovery and review heating/cooling controls • Complete lighting overhaul to include LED fittings • Review building insulation – is there any cavity wall insulation? Retrofit full fill cavity wall injection…

… efficiency: insulation, improved airtightness and better windows, install Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) wherever possible, install PVs. An 80% carbon reduction on-site should be achieved for full retrofit projects, or a plan put in place to achieve this. Transport Replace the Council’s diesel and petrol cars with electric cars and vans Accelerate the replacement cycle so that 95…

…. Insulating homes – improving the insulation and airtightness of existing homes reduces the amount of energy required to keep them warm, thereby reducing fuel costs and CO2 emissions at the same time. Renewable energy – Renewable energy has decreased in cost year on year and is predicted to continue to decrease. Insulating homes Reduction in damp and mould Renewable energy Cheaper energy…

…, to be achieved by 2025 for Council buildings, street lighting and most other stationery sources. This should be achieved by improving the building fabric (insulation, airtightness), its services (ventilation, lighting, energy management) and, crucially, switching away from gas heating towards low carbon heat (e.g. heat pumps). Phasing out gas use The majority of buildings should switch to a low…