LCCA Case Studies

The London Climate Change Agency (LCCA) is promoting a series of case-studies featuring best-practice low-carbon projects developed in London as part of London’s climate change policies and the LCCA’s objective to deliver low-carbon decentralised energy systems in
the capital.

The aim is to demonstrate, using a ‘show by doing’ principle, exactly what can be achieved in the delivery of decentralised energy systems. Low-carbon technologies covered include energy efficiency, combined heat, power and cooling, and renewable energy technologies. Going through the development process provides a clearer picture of how the project tested the requirements of the planning system; identifies any barriers to development; tests and demonstrates the performance of new, sometimes pre-commercial, technologies; and can catalyse currently immature markets. The purpose is to stimulate the development of markets for low- and zero-carbon technologies that will attract new industries in London and create job opportunities.

 

The Combined Heat & Power Plant (CHP) is a best-practice example of how CHPP systems can provide locally sourced energy which reduces CO2 emissions and provides financial savings to its customers.

Barkantine Combined Heat & Power Plant

The Peabody Trust's Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is a thriving mixed-use, mixed-tenure community of desirable homes featuring many innovative approaches to energy conservation and environmental sustainability.

Peabody Trust's Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED)

The Photovoltaic (PV) installation at City Hall uses 663 bespoke PV panels to suit the buildings unique design.

City Hall Building Integrated Photolvoltaic System

London Fire brigade (LFB) has been installing micro combined heat and power (CHP) units and photovoltaic (PV) panels across a number of its fire stations in London.

London Fire Brigade Combined Heat and Power & Photovoltaic Projects

Natural History Museum combined Heat and Power (CHP) system is a best-practice project which demonstratesthe use of a low-carbon decentralised energy system maintained by and ESCO organisation.

Natural History Museum CHP Trigeneration System

The 63kW_p photovotaic (PV) array on the roof of palestra demonstrates the feasibility of intergrating renewable energy technologies into a running bulding programme.  Since its construction it has been performing successfully and saving 33 tonnes of CO2 a year.

Palestra Building Integrated Photovoltaic System