Renewable energy for London

The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone today announced that EDF Energy has been chosen to work in partnership with the London Climate Change Agency to drive forward work that will aims to provide more efficient and sustainable energy supplies for the capital.

EDF Energy will tackle climate change by developing local sustainable energy solutions to London’s power, heating and cooling needs and will identify and develop sites across the capital where investment in sustainable energy technology would help to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions, which are contributing to global warming.

At a time when energy prices are rising energy efficiency has never been more important.

The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone said: "The issue of Climate Change is shooting up the list of priorities for Londoners.

"We must take bold steps to address global warming and it is essential that we become more efficient in the way we produce, distribute and use energy.

"The partnership with EDF Energy places London at the forefront of tackling climate change by encouraging the use of combined heat and power and renewable energy.

"Not only could this lead to a more secure and sustainable energy supply for London, but also to reduced household bills.

"I launched the London Climate Change Agency last year - following a proposal from Deputy Mayor Nicky Gavron - to deliver ground-breaking energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across London.

"Working in partnership with EDF Energy, we can drive forward our work to tackle climate change."

Chief Executive of EDF Energy, Vincent de Rivaz, said: "We are delighted to have been chosen to provide London with its own sustainable energy infrastructure.

"As a company, our history is firmly rooted in London, we distribute power to London’s homes and businesses, we work with London’s communities and we were the first company to sign up as a Premier Partner of the bid to bring the Olympics to our city.

"EDF Energy believes that a diverse mix of energy is the key to security of supply for the UK in the longer term and central to the fight against climate change. Local solutions will need to play their part as part of that diverse mix.

"The task of providing sustainable, local energy projects which help to reduce carbon emissions is a big one but it is one to which we can bring our extensive expertise.

"I am hugely proud to be involved in this initiative, which will create a benchmark for other capital cities to follow."