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krishna gajji
Refurbishing existing office space could support businesses and help the planet
Corporate building owners are opting for redesigns as they grapple with flexible working patterns and new environmental regulations.
The key role of heat network integration in creating one of London’s most sustainable buildings
In order to deliver decarbonisation of heat at scale, private developers must explore the possibility of heat network integration across both residential and office projects. Helical’s Pavlos Clifton discusses how the recently opened JJ Mack building, one of London’s smartest and most sustainable office developments, is working with E.ON’s Citigen to deliver significant economic, operational and environmental benefits.
The role of green bonds in financing the urban energy transition
For local government treasury departments keen to raise public capital to support their net-zero ambitions, a new guide from Capital Monitor and ClimateView looks at how they can best leverage green bonds to serve that purpose.
The need to grow London’s EV infrastructure at speed and scale
London has made great strides in growing its EV charging infrastructure, but the journey is only just beginning. E.ON’s Dave Butters discusses the need for citizens, private enterprise and public bodies being brought together to deliver electrification at unprecedented speed and scale.
All eyes on net zero: How cities execute world-class emissions strategies
The UK is considering treating cities as the key lever to building a green economy. ClimateOS can provide the data-driven action plans needed to back local action.
How to make markets a main player in the urban energy transition
Frameworks are already in place to drive the urban energy transition, but money is not moving quickly enough. ClimateView’s Irena Badelska discusses why and how the mobilisation of finance towards green projects must be accelerated – and the cities already taking a lead in demonstrating working solutions.
How Newham can lead the way on net zero
Newham, like many other London boroughs, has embarked upon a journey to net zero. A variety of stakeholders, technologies and initiatives must come together to accelerate the speed of travel. E.ON’s Chris Lovatt and London City Airport’s Liam McKay discuss the unique opportunities and challenges Newham faces in its efforts to help lead the urban energy transition.
City of London Corporation brings stakeholders together to drive climate action
Localised, low carbon and cost-efficient sources of energy will play a key role in delivering urban decarbonisation strategies. Citigen in the City of London is one such solution, but will only have its fullest impact with private sector engagement and the success of wider decarbonisation efforts.
Decarbonisation in the capital: London’s journey to net zero
Decarbonisation of heat has a major role to play in delivering successful urban energy transition, with district heating networks promising new possibilities in communal heating systems. However, as E.ON’s Antony Meanwell explains, this can only be realised through proper engagement and fully integrating heat network schemes into a city’s wider net-zero efforts.
From King’s Cross to Curzon Street: How placemaking can help cities prosper
Regeneration projects drive economic growth but they also create happier and healthier places to live and work.