Goals Action Milestone Carbon saving potential Relative cost impact Harness opportunities for the local generation and distribution of renewable energy From 2025, prohibit new installations of fossil fuel energy systems in our council-owned housing and corporate operational buildings (where feasible and within the constraints of the building). 2025 and beyond Higher ££ In 2022, develop and agree a Clean Energy Strategy for the Pimlico District Heating Undertaking (PDHU), and for our social housing estate by 2023. Pre 2025 Higher ££ By 2030, deliver our PDHU and social housing estate Clean Energy Strategies, achieving significant carbon savings. 2025 and beyond Higher £££+ Deliver viable on-site renewable energy generation across our operational buildings and assets. Pre 2025 Higher ££ Identify any viable roof-space (council or community-owned) that can be used for community-owned solar powered renewable energy generation. Pre 2025 Medium £ Identify opportunities to increase council investment in renewable energy generation through the use of Power Purchase Agreements for our corporate energy supply. Pre 2025 Higher ££ Mobilise our council pension fund to increase investment in renewable energy infrastructure, targeting £110 million investment by the end of 2022. Pre 2025 Higher £££+ By 2023, undertake a feasibility assessment of clean and renewable energy opportunities across Westminster to inform a Local Area Energy Plan, enabling local low carbon energy expansion. Pre 2025 Higher £ Drive innovation in emissions reduction activity and our approach through delivery of the council’s Smart City CleanTech Strategy. Pre 2025 Medium £ Maintain strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions (including Kings College London, University College London, and Imperial College London) and international partners ensuring access to leading climate change, air quality and environmental research, analysis, and expertise. Pre 2025 Lower £ Empower homeowners, tenants, and landlords to use energy from low and zero carbon sources Lobby Government to mobilise funding for the decarbonisation and expansion of local low carbon heat networks, enabling a transition from natural gas to low carbon (electrified) heat sources. Pre 2025 Higher £ Mobilise funding and support to enable residents, organisations, and local communities to install and use renewable energy technologies. Pre 2025 Medium ££ commitment and Collaboration commitment and Collaboration challenges and opportunities challenges and opportunities 28 | Zero Carbon City 2040 Westminster Climate Emergency Action Plan Contents Contents Glossary Glossary accelerating Delivery accelerating Delivery Foreword and introduction Foreword and introduction