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The 2020 Energy Monitoring Report sets out the outcomes secured in 2020 as a result of the implementation of the London Plan energy policies through the planning system. An energy assessment is required for each planning application referable to the Mayor, explaining how the London Plan energy policies will be met within the development. Specifically, applicants are required to demonstrate how the proposals apply the following energy hierarchy:
- Be lean: use less energy.
- Be clean: supply energy efficiently.
- Be green: use renewable energy.
The hierarchy provides the mechanism through which the carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction targets of the London Plan are achieved. It also contributes to the implementation of strategic energy policies relating to decentralised networks and ensures opportunities for building occupants to receive efficient, secure and affordable energy.
Key highlights in 2020 as a result of implementation of the London Plan energy policies include:
- New developments in London continue to achieve far higher carbon savings than required by national policy with developers committing to an overall carbon emissions reduction of 46.2 per cent beyond the 2013 Building Regulations.
- The Mayor's net zero carbon homes standard is driving greater on-site carbon reductions in the residential sector.
- Through the introduction of the London Plan Energy Efficiency targets, developments achieved a 19.8 per cent reduction on average from energy efficiency measures; the highest ever.
- London's approach to carbon emission factors is driving the shift away from gas-based heating solutions towards lower carbon solutions, with just over 10,000 residential units expected to be served by heat pumps, a huge increase compared to 2019.
- The London Plan continues to drive heat network development, which is a key component of decarbonising our energy supply.
- New solar PV capacity has seen a significant increase, with 14.7MWp of new PV capacity proposed and an investment of almost £17 million.