THE MAYOR WILL EXPECT APPLICATIONS TO GENERATE AT LEAST 10 PER CENT OF THE SITE'S ENERGY NEEDS

摘要

In London, the mayor, Ken Livingstone, has recently introduced new policy requirements for energy efficiency and renewable energy technology to be integrated into major London developments. The criteria are: to use less energy; to use renewable energy; and to supply energy efficiently 'The mayor will expect applications referable to him to generate at least 10 per cent of the site's energy needs (power and heat) from renewable energy on the site where feasible. Boroughs should develop appropriate planning policies to reflect this strategic policy.' (The mayor's energy strategy [proposal 13].) Whereas some building-integrated renewables, such as ground-sourced heating and cooling, can be safely left to the engineer, others, such as photovoltaic facades, rooftop solar-water heating and wind turbines, will impact on the architectural design and there may also be additional space requirements. A key issue is the potential delay in receiving planning permission and some boroughs are currently turning down applications where an adequate energy strategy has not been included.