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Ken's green revolution

By: 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.

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.