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A zero carbon London Anne-Marie Robinson Principal Policy Officer Zero Carbon Policy Team

London has an ambitious climate agenda 1) Sadiq Khan elected in 2016 with a zero carbon target by 2050 2) The London Environment Strategy is London’s first integrated environment strategy. 3) Ambitions include: • Zero carbon city • Zero waste city • World Health Organisation PM2.5 targets for air quality • Increase green cover to 50% • Action plans for fuel poverty and solar • New funding to catalyse action

The challenge 1) London is a huge city, in area and population. 2) Population is expected to grow to over 11 million by 2050 3) 33 boroughs manage local services Area, km2 including waste, roads and planning 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

Where we are now 1) London’s total energy has reduced by over 20 per cent since 2000 2) Emissions have decreased by 32 per cent since 1990 3) Carbon intensity of UK electricity has reduced by over 60 per cent since 1990 4) Heat (natural gas) and transport (diesel/petrol) remain key challenges

The Strategy, the 1.5C plan & the London Plan

Making the 1.5 Plan a Reality: Implementation in London

1. Systemic actions • Zero carbon buildings policy • £750m to decarbonise public transport • Ultra Low Emission Zone 2. Leading by example • Carbon budgets for functional bodies • Responsible procurement 3. Direct delivery and interventions • £34m Energy for Londoners Programme • Group solar buying scheme • Cashback for clean boilers

4. Finance • £500m energy efficiency investment fund for public sector and SMEs • Catalyse investment in London’s clean tech sector 5.Advocacy • Calling for more action at a national level • Lobbying the government for more power

Net zero carbon buildings Current London Plan policy • Net zero carbon homes policy introduced in 2016. • On-site carbon savings maximised • Offsetting is allowed • Carbon offset price of £60/tonne • Heating hierarchy prioritises district heat networks and CHP • Since Jan 2019 encouraging a roll out of heat pumps in London by using more up to date carbon emission factors. • Cooling hierarchy to manage heat risk

Net zero carbon buildings New London Plan policy 2020 • Net zero carbon target extended to non-residential • Introduces energy efficiency targets • Higher carbon offset price of £95/tonne • Continues to prioritise connections to district heat networks • Revised heating hierarchy places heat pumps above gas-engine CHP, except where there are opportunities to facilitate district heating. • New requirement for a whole life-cycle carbon assessment • Introduces post-construction monitoring • Cooling hierarchy to manage heat risk

Climate adaptation – it’s not just energy and carbon Managing heat risk • Reduce risk of overheating by following the Mayor’s cooling hierarchy • Measures to consider include sensible glazing, external shading and ensuring adequate ventilation • Design for future weather projections Green Infrastructure • Urban Greening Factor (UGF) • Quantify green infrastructure • Green roofs