London Outdoor Power Production

Why is London generating energy locally?

Generating energy locally is more efficient and helps to cut London’s carbon emissions. That’s why the Mayor has set a target to supply 15 per cent of London’s energy from renewable, local sources by 2030. At the moment, most of London’s heat and hot water needs are supplied by the gas grid with boilers in each building.

Where does London's energy come from?

That’s why the Mayor has set a target to supply 15 per cent of London’s energy from renewable, local sources by 2030. At the moment, most of London’s heat and hot water needs are supplied by the gas grid with boilers in each building. London’s electricity comes from the electricity grid.

What is the main energy source in the UK?

Despite its significant fall in 1986, oil and gas extraction has been the major energy contributor to the UK economy (with its value dependent both on production and the price of oil and gas). However, since 2014 electricity has become the major energy contributor.

What is the London energy plan?

The initial outputs of the London Energy Plan are a spatial map of London’s energy supply and demand to 2050 and options for the required supporting infrastructure. It includes projections of heat and electricity infrastructure, retrofitting of the built environment to reduce demand, and electrically-powered transport.