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London low carbon scheme 'can lead way on energy efficiency'
22/03/10
Edited by Sophie Griffiths. The designation of London as a Low Carbon Economic Area (LCEA) for energy efficient buildings could help to encourage green retrofitting of residential property elsewhere in the UK, an expert has claimed.
Andrew Leech, director of the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC), said that the capital now has the opportunity to "set an example" for cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool to follow.
Last week, London became the seventh LCEA in the UK. It will now receive around £90 million in funding for demonstration projects covering the refurbishment of both commercial and residential property to improve energy efficiency.
It will also deliver a number of programmes designed to improve the green skills of builders, electricians and other tradesmen.
The initiative will be led by the London Development Agency, with help from the South East of England Development Agency and the East of England Development Agency.
Commenting on the LCEA, business minister Ian Lucas said: "London will be a world-leading centre for energy efficient buildings, specialising in retrofitting activity."
