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London Heat Map: Informing a city’s decarbonisation plan

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18 July 2024

Pioneering heat decarbonisation in the UK’s capital

The London Heat Map, developed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is a ground breaking tool empowering citizens, developers, and London Boroughs to drive forward heat decarbonisation in the city.

As the first freely accessible, regional heat map published online in the UK, it represents the culmination of over a decade of CSE’s expertise in heat demand modelling and heat network planning.

London Heat Map project highlights:

Visit the London Heat Map

The London Heat Map is accessible to all

Revolutionising heat planning

Decarbonising building heat is a critical challenge in reaching net zero, with heating currently responsible for 17% of UK emissions. Heat networks offer a promising solution, but their effective implementation requires precise planning. CSE developed the London Heat Map to provide essential information to all stakeholders, driving informed decision-making and accelerating decarbonisation efforts.

Empowering stakeholders, driving change

The London Heat Map is an interactive online tool that visualises heat demand, supply and network opportunities across the city. It showcases CSE’s unparalleled expertise in heat mapping and our commitment to accessible, data-driven solutions. We manage the map on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA), combining our heating expertise with web-tool experience to create a resource that’s both comprehensive and user-friendly.

The London Heat Map offers:

The London Heat Map is well-known and respected and its impact in driving decarbonisation cannot be underestimated. The GLA’s commitment to this resource has significantly advanced heat networks across London.

Lewis McNamee, project lead at the Centre for Sustainable Energ

CSE: Leaders in heat mapping innovation

Our journey in heat mapping expertise:

  1. 2009: Developed the original London Heat Map
  2. 2010-2018: Created and maintained the English National Heat Map
  3. 2019: Launched London Heat Map II, featuring individual building modelling
  4. Ongoing: Continuous refinement and hosting of the platform

Our heat mapping expertise extends beyond London, with projects including:

Your path to heat decarbonisation

CSE’s expertise in heat mapping and decarbonisation strategies can benefit your region. Whether you’re looking to create a similar heat map or explore unique solutions, our team is ready to help you navigate the path to decarbonising your area. Please email Julia Oggioni to discuss.

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