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Date updated: 12/11/2025

The City of London Corporation is committed to supporting the achievement of net zero for the Square Mile by 2040.

Energy planning is a key area for public-private collaboration. We must find ways to reduce demand for energy; make more efficient use of it and decarbonise via renewable alternatives. The City Corporation's Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) provides an understanding of the nature, scale, rate, and timings of changes that need to be made for the Square Mile’s transition to a net zero energy system.

The LAEP aims to:

  • Identify the actions required by different groups, including local and national government, energy providers, regulators, industry, and residents.
  • Consider local and national conditions to determine how local cooperation can promote area-wide decarbonisation.
  • Identify key actions for the City Corporation to support LAEP.

There are seven priority interventions to be targeted within the Square Mile:

  • Maximising the energy-efficiency of buildings
  • Maximising rooftop PV
  • Decarbonising transport
  • Decarbonising heat
  • Implementing waste capture and exchange
  • Reinforcing the electricity distribution network
  • Rolling out energy system flexibility

You can find the LAEP at the bottom of the page.

Projects

We are progressing initiatives to deliver the LAEP. Find out more about low-carbon heat networks here.

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