London Renewables - resources and publications

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Supportive information

London Renewables has developed a number of resources designed specifically for particular audiences. The work of London Renewables has now been incorporated into the London Energy Partnership. More recent reports and publications are available on the London Energy Partnership pages.

Planners and developers

A Toolkit for planners, developers and consultants, 'Integrating renewable energy into new developments', is available to provide planners and developers with:

An overview of the renewable energy technologies and their costs
An understanding of planning requirements and methods for meeting them
Information on policy formation for London Borough planners

This toolkit will inform the London Plan Supplementary Planning Guidance on renewable energy.

Integrating renewable energy into new developments: Toolkit for planners, developers and consultants PDF (4.6MB)
Integrating renewable energy into new developments: Toolkit for planners, developers and consultants RTF (524k)

London Renewables has also prepared two summary documents to highlight the key issues and options that are available for planners and developers. A training package is available to assist planners and developers in taking advantage of renewable energy. Please contact suzanne.lemiere@london.gov.uk for information on the training packages (tailored presentations and training modules).

Summary for planners PDF
Summary for planners RTF

Summary for developers PDF
Summary for developers RTF

Borough councillors

Councillors can influence the uptake of renewable energy through their leadership role and support for planning policies. London Renewables has prepared a briefing to highlight the key issues and what councillors can do. A training package is alsoavailable to assist borough councillors understand their role in relation to renewable energy. Please contact suzanne.lemiere@london.gov.uk for information on the training package (tailored presentations and training modules).

Summary for councillors PDF
Summary for councillors RTF

Housing associations, architects, construction industry and estate agents

Summary documents are available for each of these stakeholder groups, outlining what they specifically need to know about renewable energy and policies relating to planning.

Summary for housing associations PDF
Summary for housing associations RTF
Summary for architects PDF
Summary for architects RTF
Summary for property management companies PDF
Summary for property management companies RTF
Summary for construction industry - to come

An A3 renewables summary poster is also available for download. This is a double sided pictorial index showing what renewables are most cost effective for different types of buildings in London.

Renewables poster PDF

For printed copies of the poster, please email suzanne.lemiere@london.gov.uk .

Comments can be sent to suzanne.lemiere@london.gov.uk

Training

A series of training sessions on energy efficiency and renewable energy was delivered between December 2004 and March 2005. These were accompanied by a pilot support service to London's planning authorities, elected members, housing associations and developers. The aim was to encourage the integration of sustainable energy into new developments and new planning policies. The report, 'Sustainable energy training and pilot support programme for local authorities', details the approach taken and makes recommendations for future activities.

Sustainable energy training and pilot support programme for local authorities - PDF
Sustainable energy training and pilot support programme for local authorities - RTF

Studies

'Attitudes to renewable energy in London: Public and stakeholder opinion and the scope for progress' (December 2003) provides valuable information on Londoners' attitudes to renewable energy as well as the opinions of groups key to the progress of renewable energy in London, such as planners and developers.

Attitudes to renewable energy in London PDF
Attitudes to renewable energy in London RTF

Key findings in the report include

Three quarters of Londoners said they would be in favour of solar panels in their local area.
Nearly 50 per cent said they would pay more for green electricity
84 per cent of stakeholders consider it important that local authorities use planning powers to secure renewable energy in new buildings
59 per cent of stakeholders consider commercial house builders as an important group to help meet renewable targets

Skills report

'Skills and Jobs from Renewable Energy, Policies and Targets‘ (September 2004) investigated potential skill gaps and the need for awareness raising and training in the relevant sectors.

Skills and Jobs from Renewable Energy, Policies and Targets PDF
Skills and Jobs from Renewable Energy, Policies and Targets RTF

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