London ESCO is a joint venture company created in partnership with the London Climate Change Agency, set up to deliver sustainable energy solutions in London to achieve savings in CO2 and energy costs.
After launching the London ESCO (Energy Services Company) in 2007, the Mayor of London stated: “Delivering decentralised energy in London is one of the key aims outlined in my Climate Change Action Plan. The partnership with EDF Energy places London at the forefront of tackling climate change.”
London ESCO is a joint venture with the London Climate Change Agency (LCCA), established to provide sustainable low carbon energy solutions for London development schemes. Both partners have made strong commitments to addressing the cause of climate change, and support the development of decentralised energy in London.
London ESCO designs, finances, builds, owns and operates local decentralised energy systems for both new and existing developments. The principal technology is Combined Heat and Power (CHP), heat-led co-generation and tri-generation schemes delivering community heating, cooling and power for mixed-use new and refurbished developments. Local distribution networks supply the heat, power and sometimes cooling to connected customers. Additional site based renewable energy sources, such as solar panels & wind turbines, can also be integrated to meet specific needs.
EDF Energy was selected as partners by the LCCA because of our proven experience in sustainable energy solutions (see Barkantine Heat & Power). London ESCO is an example of our belief that a diverse mix of energy is essential, both to ensure long-term security of supply in the UK and in the fight against climate change.
To find out more visit the London ESCO website.
Barkantine Heat and Power
Barkantine Heat and Power is part of our generation portfolio. It was set up before London ESCO was created, so although it is not part of London ESCO, it is a first class example of what an ESCO can achieve.
An energy centre in the heart of the Barkantine Estate in Tower Hamlets, it uses the heat created from electricity generation to warm homes and public buildings and provide hot water. Barkantine provides local residents with affordable energy, as well as heating the local swimming pool, primary school, nursery and community centre. It reduces carbon emissions by 1,000 tonnes per year (compared with traditional generation methods) – the equivalent of two tonnes of carbon per household every year.