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…-conservation-and-pollution/schools-and-air-quality#:~:text=The%20Schools'%20Clean%20Air%20Fund,for%20up%20to%20%C2%A35%2C000 https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/energy/london-community-energy-fund http://www.repowering.org.uk/renewable-energy http://www.repowering.org.uk/renewable-energy MOVEMENT AND PLACES Road transport represents 11…

… of collaboration amongst partners across the city • a shortage of renewable energy sources and technology. Historic Westminster With over 11,000 listed buildings and structures in Westminster, 56 conservation areas covering 78% of Westminster’s footprint, and almost half (46%) of our housing built before 1900, the historic character and make- up of Westminster presents a unique and sizeable challenge…

…, 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…

… consistent planning laws and guidance. Retrofit buildings across Westminster to improve their energy performance and increase renewable energy sources. Encourage the sensitive retrofit of historic buildings, where possible. Explore funding to decarbonise the Pimlico District Heating Undertaking (PDHU) Ensure that new developments minimise their whole life carbon impact, reduce emissions…

… be avoided elsewhere. These projects are usually designed to absorb extra carbon, such as through tree planting, or to help reduce future emissions, such as renewable energy technology. They can also deliver wider community benefits such as employment, biodiversity and improvements to health and wellbeing. Offsetting will be part of the solution to help Westminster achieve our net zero target…