Islington Council is one step away from introducing a groundbreaking scheme to cut carbon emissions and fuel bills in the borough.
The proposed Islington Decentralised Energy Project will yield both financial and environmental benefits by generating heat and power locally.
Savings will be passed on to Islington residents and service providers.
The scheme, part of the council’s commitment to addressing climate change, is expected to be approved at tomorrow’s Executive meeting (June 18).
Cllr Greg Foxsmith, Executive Member for Environment, said: “Islington Council is committed to improving the environment we love to live in.
“The Decentralised Energy Project will not only contribute further to this commitment, it will also save residents money.
“This is particularly good news for those vulnerable residents who have struggled to afford much-needed fuel during our cold winter months.”
Islington is already well on its way to meeting key environmental targets including reducing carbon emissions by more than 15 per cent by 2011.
The Decentralised Energy Project represents the significant change required to achieve the kind of deep carbon emissions to keep Islington at the forefront of environmental sustainability action.
Powered by a combined heat and power network, the technology will help future proof against volatile fuel supply prices while waste will be used to heat homes, leisure centres and other buildings across the borough.
This is a significant coup as many power stations waste a staggering two thirds of their energy as waste heat.
The project is being developed in partnership with the London Development Agency, who are supporting a range of decentralised energy projects across the capital.
Page Last Updated: 17 June 2009