Ken's green revolution
Language: English Series: Property Week ; 71(14) 7 April2006, 64-66(3)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: London mayor Ken Livingstone is forcing developers to build more energy-efficient buildings that release less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. He is also demanding that new buildings generate at least 10% of their own power needs from renewable sources. According to Greater London Authority planning documents, future buildings are likely to feature ground-source heat pumps that are estimated to deliver 14% of its energy needs.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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London mayor Ken Livingstone is forcing developers to build more energy-efficient buildings that release less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. He is also demanding that new buildings generate at least 10% of their own power needs from renewable sources. According to Greater London Authority planning documents, future buildings are likely to feature ground-source heat pumps that are estimated to deliver 14% of its energy needs.