“London is set to become a greener place to live following an announcement by mayor Boris Johnson which will see ten of the capital’s boroughs receiving funding to put towards energy efficiency.

The mayor announced at the London Congress that the ten chosen boroughs – which include Lewisham, Westminster and Islington – will each receive a minimum of £200,000 to put towards improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in the area.

And the aim of the project is to reduce carbon emissions by 20.12 per cent by 2012, while also creating more green jobs.

Both domestic and commercial properties will be the focus of the funds.

Commenting on the news, Sally Prentice, cabinet member for environment on Lambeth Council, said: "Cutting people’s fuel consumption by making their homes more energy efficient saves them money, which is vital for families on low incomes."

The Energy Saving Trust offers homeowners a number of tips on how they can reduce their utility bills through improved energy efficiency – including by investing in a condensing boiler.”

Source: BHL, September 2009

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