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‘London Plan & Env. Strategy Consultation’ 27th June 2017
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The aims of this event
Explore robust solutions for tackling sustainability issues through policies,
technology, behaviour change, data-sharing and community empowerment.
Develop new ideas and solid actions to tackle sustainability issues.
Connect policy makers and other community groups.
Contribute to shaping the vision for the future of London.
Prepare for a consultation response to the London Environmental Strategy
and the London Plan
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Introduction to the evening and the importance of
the delegates having their say.
Delegates have the opportunity to ask questions to
the speakers and to each other, etc.
Identify important responses by the delegates,
actions going forward and next steps and define
who needs to be involved
Each representative has the opportunity to expand
on what will be talked about in their workshop.
About the Sessions and Challenges – Contributions from,
SGN, Thames Water and UKPN about the challenges to our
infrastructure
Introduction by Leonie Cooper AM
Round up and Response – Leonie Cooper AM
Delegates attended two workshops
Event Agenda
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Fuel Poverty & How to Better Engage Robbie Stevenson, SGN
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What are the challenges of fuel poverty
There are approximately 2.4 million fuel poor homes
in England.
Almost a fifth of which are not connected to the
mains gas distribution network.
Within London there are 350,000 properties housing
over 1 million people living in fuel poverty.
Robbie Stevenson
SGN
Fuel Poverty & How to Better Engage Robbie Stevenson, SGN
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Future Steps
We believe our network will continue to have an important role in the UK’s future energy
mix, which is why we are investing in initiatives that seek to reduce costs and decarbonise
gas supplies.
Invest in non-conventional gas sources, such as hydrogen .
Continue to highlight case studies to share experience, insight and development of fuel
poverty projects.
Support targeted energy outreach through well-placed community organisations and
individuals, regional development of a ‘Big Energy Saving Network’ mechanism to
support vulnerable people.
Community Energy – Saving & Generating Lynne McDonald, UKPN
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Increasing demand for energy
Energy consumption is strongly linked with economic
growth and as the economy in London grows so does
the energy demand.
The highest levels of energy consumption are where
large concentrations of population and businesses are;
mainly in central London.
Some developments in London have a maximum
demand equivalent to a town with a population of
around 50,000.
“We need to do this transformation [to a low
carbon economy] through collaboration” -
Lynne McDonald, UK Power Networks
Community Energy – Saving & Generating Lynne McDonald, UKPN
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Future Steps
In the future, everyone will have the opportunity to be both a producer and a consumer of
energy. Wind turbines, solar panels, smart meters and even consumers trading electricity
with each other will all be within the reach of customers.
Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) will no longer just be responsible for the one-way
street of delivering electricity. Instead, they will become Distribution Systems Operators
(DSOs), managing much more complex systems of supply with many points of distribution and
consumption.
Our priorities are:
The facilitation of cheaper and quicker connections through proven innovation
Use customer flexibility and smarter demand management as an alternative to network
upgrades
Working in partnership with National Grid to maximise capacity for connections customers
Continue to simulate the uptake of Electric Vehicles: new registrations of EV have
increased by more than 30% every year since 2011, and high growth must be sustained if
all new cars are to be fossil fuel free by 2040.
Water – Too much or too little Alex Nickson, Thames Water
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Challenges
There are a number of challenges that will need to be
addressed in managing water in the future, including:
London’s population is growing by up to 100,000
people a year and may rise to 12 million by 2050.
A continuing decline in manufacturing, offset by
growth in the services sector.
Climate change is predicted to affect the seasonality
of rainfall, with drier summers, wetter winters and
more frequent and intense rainfall events.
“We need a collaborative/
integrative approach to
water management – we
need to stop seeing fresh
water and waste water as
two separate things.”
Alex Nickson
Thames Water
London’s desalination plant
Water – Too much or too little Alex Nickson, Thames Water
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Future Steps
Thames Water is developing its long-term Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP)
which will set out how it will balance supply and demand for water over the long-term.
Options being considered include:
Reducing the demand for water by:
Replacing more water mains to reduce leakage.
Helping people use water wisely by installing smart meters and home water efficiency
retrofits.
Increasing the supply of water by:
Transfer of water from the Severn to the Thames
A new reservoir in Oxfordshire
Further desalination plant/s in London
A wastewater reuse plant in London
Taking more water from the Thames
Green Infrastructure
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Challenges
As a concept it is increasingly recognised and actively
used in London, supported by activities like the All
London Green Grid.
Green infrastructure can potentially address and
improve environmental and social issues, including:
Air pollution
Water drainage
Micro climate regulation
Wildlife habitats
Physical and mental health
Green Infrastructure
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Addressing future challenges
Knowledge and skills
Many of the skills for creating high-quality green infrastructure already exist within the
experience of planners, engineers and developers
The success of these projects may be critically complimented by knowledge and skills
from other disciplines and communities
Planning
Green infrastructure doesn’t always fit within technical or policy conventions of
infrastructure as a set of assets, facilities, systems, networks or processes and
operators
It requires a mandate that allows or encourages flexibility to implement a green
infrastructure approach within an already complex infrastructure system
Implementation / Development / Maintenance
Maintenance requires the nuanced capacity to observe and monitor at landscape scale
Effective management also requires the capacity to view green infrastructure as a
long-term investment, which may appreciate in economic value, measured against
societal and environmental benefit
Air Pollution
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Challenges
The EU standards of 40 µg/m³ annual mean
for PM10 particulate matter are double the
recommendations of the WHO.
Most of central London has high levels of
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), contributing to air
pollution.
The new fleet of hybrid buses have had a
series of battery problems and failures, with up
to 90% reportedly running entirely on diesel.
(BBC News, 20/7/2015)
In 2014 7,707 buses out of 8,977 were diesel.
(GLA database)
The ruling of the Supreme Court in April 2015 forces the government to review their plans to
cut illegal levels of pollution by the end of the year
The decision by the Airports commission to allow the construction of a new runway at Heathrow
contradicts the ruling of the court.
Around 12,500 Londoners each year die prematurely from causes related to air pollution
Air Pollution
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Addressing challenges and recommendations
Dearman is developing technology specifically aimed at the provision of clean cold
and power, complementary to other clean power tech. Instead of batteries or fossil
fuels, the Dearman Engine uses liquid nitrogen to store energy, and this can also be
used for refrigeration. Although energy must be used to create the liquid nitrogen, a
large amount is also generated as a by-product in the manufacture of liquid oxygen.
Dearman are prioritising high-impact measures by targeting vehicles/equipment small
in number but with disproportionately high impact on air pollution, such as transport
refrigeration units. Sainsbury’s recently extended a trial of the Dearman engine for
refrigerated delivery. (Dearman.co.uk)
Dearman urge policymakers to re-consider the use of red diesel for equipment used in
urban areas. Red diesel can be used in agricultural, construction and off-road
equipment and benefits from reduced duty. Economically, this is a loss in revenue and
VAT to the UK government while constituting a significant barrier to clean technology
adoption. It also encourages the use of ‘dirtier’ construction/off-road equipment in
urban areas.
Workshops
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Fuel Poverty Workshop outcomes
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Key action points from the workshop Definition of “fuel poor” needs to be standardised across the UK in a way that takes into account
the realities of London boroughs and other regions. There must be clarity and parity.
A behaviour change team is needed to influence the attitudes and practices of people to
conserve energy, alongside energy efficient technology advancements/replacements.
LEAP needs to invest in research and testing of green gas alternatives such as bio methane,
and hydrogen blending capabilities of infrastructure.
Further steps
Train and promote fuel poverty champions within communities, working with organisations such
as EST and Eaga. This network of champions should be supported by City Hall.
Further engagement with customers to reduce fuel consumption through behavioural change
and simple practical steps ( e.g. draft excluders, efficient light bulbs, energy awareness).
Increase connections with communities that help to put more pressure on government to create
new legislations and rise support and funding to tackle fuel poverty.
Increase awareness and social action within young generation to take action on reducing fuel
poverty through projects in schools and the wider community.
Increase funding from the Mayor and DBEIS to projects that reduce fuel poverty. Incentivise
their growth and proliferation, for example with special awards from the NEA.
LEAP and LSDC must use policy to encourage development of non-conventional technologies.
Community Energy Workshop Outcomes
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1 Data from DBEIS. Not 100% of installations
of this size will be domestic, but as domestic
exports are not measured this is a good
alternative way to estimate production.
Key action points from the workshop
The way energy is delivered is changing with communities taking more control
Britain’s power sector is decarbonising
Householders are generating electricity through, for example, roof-mounted solar panels, and
selling unused excess electricity back to the grid. In June 2017, domestic size solar installations
(0-4kWp) made up 2443MW of the UK total of 12,316MW installed capacity, or 20%1. Energy
exports are assumed to be 50% of what is generated, suggesting that approximately 10% of
solar energy in the UK grid is bought from domestic producers. However, only 3.4% of UK
electricity came from solar in 2016: there is significant room for expansion by domestic sellers.
Many boroughs lack resources for community energy, yet there Rural Community Energy Fund
and no urban equivalent.
Projects are usually funded for 1-2 years: a more long-term approach is needed.
Further steps
There is a need for an extensive community network that maximises the impact of lobbying,
bargaining and grant application.
There needs to be a holistic approach around strategies outlined by the GLA
Think about what is the best value for Londoners, both as customers and as communities.
Communities must be made aware of their rights and the resources available to them.
There should be greater promotion of schemes such as Licence Lite which remove obstacles for
small scale electricity suppliers and distributed energy generators.
Water Workshop Outcomes
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Key action points from the workshop
Tideway Project: Darren White – “A solution”
Everytime it rains, surge of rain : 89million cubic meters go into the Thames untreated
Current sewage system was built for population of 2 million people; London population is up to
9million.
The project is to connect outfalls by tunnels from West London to East (e.g., Greenwich,
Tower Hamlets)
Collects all water to Thames Water to get treated
Balancing Supply and Demand:
Need for integrated program for metering and reducing customer side leakage through
behavioural change/education at schools
Grey water needs to become economically viable option
Need for efficiency standard requirements/incentives (e.g., dual plumbing system)
Flood risk:
Need standards/requirements of permeable pavements and enforcement of these standards
Need for emphasis on Green Space Factor
Integrated water management:
Need for a system that includes both grey water and potable water
(Continued) Water Workshop Outcomes
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Further steps
Include a smart water meter in every house to control water use, encouraging people to use
less water
Diversion of rain water into groundwater
Segregate water households (drinking water, grey water, black water and rain water)
Increase water prices so people will be more conscious of the amount of water that they use
Education on water scarcity starting from school to help people connect with their
environment and ensure that future generations make better use of water.
Reward households that consume less water.
Use a sewage water meter and reward them for good use of water
Increase use of new technologies to clean water. For example “Blue green solutions” by
Imperial College.
Foment collection of rain water in every house
Green Infrastructure Workshop Outcomes
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Key action points from the workshop
Environmental Framework must be considered first, not last
Environmental Framework must integrate, rather than solve one problem at a time
Specific targets should be included in the documents i.e. trees
Underline and promote the idea that nature is useful and it can help us maintain our good
mental health
The metal health issue and connection of it with nature become more documented
In case of ‘green deserts’ we need to retain those areas not lose the – just change their function
Further steps
London Plan should include:
Set standard for new developments
Measure and document natural capital
This will provide useful financial language to put across multiple benefits
Hierarchy of open space is important to keep in the London Plan
Use evidence of nature helping in mental health
Local Plans need to:
set out ecological corridors
be consistent with NPPF
Air Pollution Workshop Outcomes
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Key action points from the workshop
We need to think about how we can incentivise people
Rationalizing delivery and waste collection:
Creating consolidation centres
Smaller vehicles for last mile distribution, larger for consolidation centres
The mayor should work with Town Centre Partnerships
Carrier taxes to every single delivery
It can fund consolidation centres and logistic centres
Creating transfer stations for waste collections
Encourage shops to collaborate to collect waste by the same provider at the same time
Transportation Solutions
Improving and creating Freight Quality Partnership
Targeting vehicles that have big impact on air pollution
Local Authority should encourage operators to change their units to that which will less
pollute the environment
Bring ‘0 emission’ technology into people’s lives
Increase awareness of ‘0 emission’ technology
Increase awareness of parents about air pollution and transportation
Create discussion about 20 mph limit
It is unhealthy to lower that
It is lowered by safety regulations
(Continued) Air Pollution Workshop Outcomes
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Healthy streets – zoning of different types of streets
Schools and Education
As Incorporate air pollution into curriculum of planning schools
Increase awareness of ‘zero emission’ technology
Increase awareness of parents about air pollution and transportation
Further steps
Creating Recycling Fund which can be spend on innovations on air quality
Combining AQ, noise and climate change together
Reconsider using Red Diesel in the City
Giving green light for ‘zero emission’ technology
Set pollution criteria and use the standard rates system, so that people who don’t fall off
pollution criteria are sent higher rates
Consolidation of deliveries, waste vehicles; Bringing back school busses
Creating a coherent strategy on EV, and regulations for non-road machines
Link to Mayor’s Transport Strategy
Get central government to devolve legal powers for GLA officers to regulate air pollution of non-
road vehicles and on construction site
Draft new Clean Air Act and apply the 1974 Control Pollution Act to construction sites
Response to the event
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97% of delegates
agreed that they found
this event informative
55% 42%
3%
StronglyAgree
Agree
Neither Agreenor Disagree
61% of delegates feel
better informed to take
action in their area
21%
40%
39%
StronglyAgree
Agree
NeitherAgree norDisagree
55%
42%
3%
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agreenor Disagree
97% of delegates agreed that this
was a good opportunity to meet
people and share information
79% of delegates developed a
“Key Ask” for the London Plan
79%
21%
Yes
No / Not Yet
“That the issue of climate
change be given the emphasis
and urgency it needs.”
“London Mayor to bring together
community groups into
empowering them by knowledge
sharing and councils to
incentivise sustainable practice
(i.e., permeable surface) by
local taxes.”
“Integrate holistic solutions -
e.g., Green Infrastructure can
benefit: biodiversity, water
quality & water management, air
quality; health and well-being;
urban coding. ”
Key asks:
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Review of Further Steps
Train and promote fuel poverty champions within communities, working with organisations such as EST and Eaga. This network of champions should be
supported by City Hall.
Further engagement with customers to reduce fuel consumption through behavioural change and simple practical steps ( e.g. draft excluders, efficient light
bulbs, energy awareness).
Increase connections with communities that help to put more pressure on government to create new legislations and rise support and funding to tackle fuel
poverty.
Increase awareness and social action within young generation to take action on reducing fuel poverty through projects in schools and the wider community.
Increase funding from the Mayor and DBEIS to projects that reduce fuel poverty. Incentivise their growth and proliferation, e.g. with awards from the NEA.
LEAP and LSDC must use policy to encourage development of non-conventional technologies.
There is a need for an extensive community network that maximises the impact of lobbying, bargaining and grant application.
There needs to be a holistic approach around strategies outlined by the GLA
Think about what is the best value for Londoners, both as customers and as communities.
Communities must be made aware of their rights and the resources available to them.
There should be greater promotion of schemes such as Licence Lite which remove obstacles for small scale electricity suppliers.
Include a smart water meter in every house to control water use, encouraging people to use less water
Diversion of rain water into groundwater , and foment collection of rain water in every house
Segregate households’ water (drinking water, grey water, black water and rain water)
Increase water prices so people will be more conscious of the amount of water that they use, and reward households that consume less.
Education on water scarcity starting from school to help people connect with the environment and ensure that future generations make better use of water.
Use a sewage water meter and reward them for good use of water
Increase use of new technologies to clean water. For example “Blue green solutions” by Imperial College.
London Plan should:
Set standards for new developments and clarify the hierarchy of Open Spaces
Measure and document natural capital, in order to provide useful financial language to communicate practical benefits
Use evidence of nature helping in mental health
Local Plans need to set out ecological corridors and be consistent with NPPF
Creating Recycling Fund which can be spent on innovations in on air quality
Combining air quality, noise and climate change
Reconsider using Red Diesel in the City
Giving green light for ‘zero emission’ technology
Set pollution criteria and use the standard rates system, so that people who don’t fall off pollution criteria are sent higher rates
Consolidation of deliveries, waste vehicles; Bringing back school busses
Creating a coherent strategy on EV, and regulations for non-road machines
Get central government to devolve legal powers for GLA officers to regulate air pollution of non-road vehicles and on construction site
Draft new Clean Air Act and apply the 1974 Control Pollution Act to construction sites
Thank you to our attendees
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Representatives from organisations including:
SGN, UKPN, Thames Water, Dearman Engine Company, Greener Jobs
Alliance, London Southbank University, Environment Agency, Woodland Trust,
Sustainable Merton, University College London, Tideway, Brixton Society, Just
Space, Selby Trust, Urban Generation, Brook Lyndhurst Ltd., South thames
College’s Centre for Trade Union Studies, South Bank Churches, Learning
without Borders, DG, ICE/CLWM/ISWA, Fuel Poverty Action, LB Southwark,
Student, The Conservation Volunteers, EA, Wandsworth FOE; CREW; Bring
Fronts Back, Wandsworth Environment Forum
Thank you to our attendees
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