Low Carbon London
Start date: January 2011
End date: December 2014
Total funding: £28.3 million
Funding from LCNF: £21.7 million
Funding from us and partners: £6.6 million
Overview:
Low Carbon London, our first LCNF project, is investigating the impact of a wide range of low carbon technologies on London’s electricity distribution network. The project is also looking at how customer demand profiles can be influenced to support the effective delivery of electricity.
Forecasts suggest that the increase in use of low carbon technologies will lead to a significant rise in the demand for electricity, particularly at peak times. Our challenge is to meet the increase without overloading the electricity network, causing faults, whilst reducing the need for costly reinforcement.
We are investigating how ‘smart grid’ technologies can be used to help meet the increased demand for electricity. Our trials are preparing for a future where electric vehicles, smart meters and local generation are common place and where businesses and individuals can play an increasing role in reducing carbon emissions.
Working with 11 partners, plus specialist suppliers, Low Carbon London is carrying out:
- the first British trial of day-ahead electricity prices
- one of the largest electric vehicle monitoring trials in the country
- responsive demand contracts reducing electricity use and supporting the network at peak times
- monitoring of electricity use from more than 6,000 smart meters
- active network management to connect more low carbon electricity generation
Further information on the trials:
- Find out more about smart meters and low voltage monitoring
- Find out more about electric vehicles
- Find out more about distributed generation
- Find out more about demand side response
The project is also looking at how commercial solutions and innovative technology systems and IT infrastructure can be used to support the trials.
Overview: Low Carbon London - Nov 2013
Overview and update of projectProject direction - Dec 2010
Project direction issued to UK Power Networks by Ofgem - December 2010Six monthly report - Dec 2012
Six monthly project progress report – December 2012Approved change request- - Dec 2012
Low carbon London full submission Change Request December 2012Six monthly Report - June 2011
Six monthly project progress report –June 2011Six monthly report - June 2012
Six monthly project progress report – June 2012Six monthly Report - June 2013
Six monthly project progress report –June 2013Six monthly report - Dec 2011
Six monthly project progress report – December 2011Approved change request -Dec 2012
Ofgem decision to approve changes to Low Carbon Networks Fund project – Low Carbon London December 2012Low carbon Networks fund Full submission pro-forma -Dec 2010
Full submission to Ofgem for LCNF funding for project December 2010A Low Carbon London journey
Time of Use (ToU) Learning event - April 2013
On 15 April 2013 Low Carbon London hosted an event at the IET to share the learning from our development of a unique and innovative dynamic time of use trial.Low carbon London decentralised energy learning event - Oct 2012
A learning event on the Low Carbon London decentralised energy trialsLow carbon London smart meter learning event - Feb 2012
A learning event on the Low Carbon London smart meter rollout pilotLow carbon London Demand Response learning event - May 2012
A learning event on the Low Carbon London Demand side response trialsLCNF 2013: Demand Side Response – Nov 2013
Demand Side Response involves the management of customer load in recognition of an ever wider range of network conditions.LCNF 2013: Stakeholder engagement – Nov 2013
The need to engage with a multitude of stakeholders presents a unique opportunity as smart networks move ever more into the public domain.
Feb 25, 2014 -
Finding smart ways to prepare the electricity network for electric vehicle charging
A smart new system for charging electric vehicles is being tested in London to help get the electricity network ready for widespread use of electric vehicles.
Aug 6, 2013 - EV charge points installed at London Underground car parks
UK Power Networks has recently completed the installation of 60 Electric Vehicle (EV) charge posts at 12 London Underground (LU) car parks across the capital.
Mar 20, 2013 - Helping Britain build a green economy
Helping Britain build a green economy UK Power Networks has shared its plans to help Britain build a green economy.
Feb 13, 2013 - EDF asks would you do the washing when the wind is blowing?
Energy companies' plans to offer flexible smart grid-enabled energy tariffs that provide cheaper power when there is abundant renewable energy available are to take a big step forward with the launch of a new pilot scheme.
Feb 13, 2013 - Groundbreaking smart grid trial targets customers
More than 1,100 EDF Energy customers with smart meters are being given day- ahead price alerts to encourage them to shift electricity use to windy days.
Feb 12, 2013 - First British trial of day-ahead electricity prices
A unique trial is under way to test if day-ahead electricity price alerts can make better use of wind power on blustery days.
Dec 11, 2012 - UK Power Networks named Utility of the Year in double win
UK Power Networks, the company which delivers power across London, the East of England and the South East, was named Utility of the Year in a double win at a glittering event last night (December 10).
Dec 11, 2012 - UK Power Networks named Utility of the Year in double win
UK Power Networks, the company which delivers power across London, the East of England and the South East, was named Utility of the Year in a double win at a glittering event last night.
Nov 23, 2012 - London smart meter trial begins
Companies mentioned: Ofgem Low Carbon Network Fund, EDF, UK Power Networks, Korea Telecom, On-Ramp Wireless, Fountain Springs, ABB, Powercorp, GE, and BT
Nov 16, 2012 - Electric vehicles join UK Power Networks fleet
UK Power Networks has bought three new Peugeot iOns to join its extensive fleet of cars and vans which are regularly seen on the roads across London, the South East and the East of England en route to power cuts, upgrades or new connections projects.
Nov 16, 2012 - Lewisham smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Perry Vale’s RE:NEW area and Lewisham’s Low Carbon Zone as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Nov 16, 2012 - Archway smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Archway’s Low Carbon Zone as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Nov 9, 2012 - Schools glimpse tomorrow’s powerful world
UK Power Networks, Britain’s largest electricity distributor, will be among more than a dozen key employers bringing interactive challenges to 300 12 to 14-year-old pupils from 30 schools across the South East at the University of Surrey’s sports centre in Guildford on Wednesday (14).
Oct 26, 2012 - Free charging points to support EV research
Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points are available in London for residents and businesses participating in trials to understand the impact of EV use on the electricity network.
Oct 25, 2012 - Electric vehicles now able to roam between London and eastern England
Easier access to around 940 charge points throughout London and Eastern England
Oct 22, 2012 - Future of Britain’s power networks
UK Power Networks will be among the companies sharing information at the second annual Low Carbon Networks Fund (LCNF) conference at the Wales Millennium Centre on Thursday and Friday. The LCNF conference is run by Energy Networks Association on behalf of Ofgem.
Oct 19, 2012 - Green reasons to be cheerful
Outside the Westminster bubble, the green economy is starting to motor
Oct 16, 2012 - UK Power Networks will pay ExCel centre to use less energy
The ExCel centre will be paid to take less electricity off the network at times of peak demand in a new trial with UK Power Networks.
Oct 15, 2012 - Electricity companies test demand response to reward customers
Along with EDF and EnerNOC, Flexitricity, announced last week that it is working with UK Power Networks on a series of demand response trials, called Low Carbon London (LCL), with big businesses in the capital, beginning with the ExCeL conference centre.
Oct 14, 2012 - Smart grids set to save millions
Smart grid technologies should save £135million on the cost of distributing electricity in London, the South East and East of England from 2015 to 2023.
Oct 12, 2012 - Contracts to reduce London’s peak demand
UK Power Networks is trialling ground-breaking contracts which encourage industrial and commercial customers to help reduce electricity demand on its networks at peak times when called upon to do so, in return for payments
Oct 10, 2012 - Smart city researchers eye recruits for trials
London’s electricity distributor, UK Power Networks, is enlisting recruits for the Low Carbon London trials at the Energy Solutions exhibition at Olympia.
Jul 24, 2012 - Grant to tackle future energy challenges
A PROJECT led by technology innovation firm the Advanced Digital Institute to explore the development of the “next generation” of virtual power plants has won £100,000-worth of funding.
Jul 20, 2012 - 5,000th customer joins smart meter trial
An important milestone was reached this week when the 5,000th customer joined the pioneering Low Carbon London smart meter trials.
Jun 26, 2012 - Smart Grid revolution is hot topic in London
Smart Grid revolution is hot topic in London
May 30, 2012 - UK Power Networks and PassivSystems win grant for home demand response trial
An innovative project controlling domestic use of electricity to manage peak demands has won a grant.
Apr 13, 2012 - Invitation to electric vehicle owners
London’s electric vehicle community is being invited to join the Low Carbon London trials.
Apr 5, 2012 - Hendry: “Consumer benefit is at the heart of the Government’s smart meter programme”
Consumer benefit is at the heart of the Government’s smart meter programme
Feb 24, 2012 - Low Carbon London and EDF Energy share initial smart meter findings
Smart Meter pilot learning event
Feb 21, 2012 - Website will open a window on a greener energy future
Would you like to know what you can do to better manage your energy consumption? Would you like to be actively involved in shaping a sustainable low carbon future for London and Great Britain?
Nov 17, 2011 - Low Carbon London initiative to help companies cut emissions- UK Power Networks website offers guidance on managing energy consumption
UK Power Networks website offers guidance on managing energy consumption
Nov 17, 2011 - A new Low Carbon London website has been launched by UK Power Networks to help companies better manage their energy consumption.
A new Low Carbon London website has been launched by UK Power Networks to help companies better manage their energy consumption.
Nov 16, 2011 - Peckham smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Peckham’s Low Carbon Zone as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Nov 16, 2011 - Canning Town smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Canning Town ’s Green Enterprise District as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Nov 16, 2011 - Barking smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Barking’s Low Carbon Zone as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Oct 5, 2011 - New learning lab helping London move towards low carbon future
Sep 27, 2011 - Mayor helps homes across nine more boroughs get energy efficient and save cash
Mayor helps homes across nine more boroughs get energy efficient and save cash
Aug 4, 2011 - Mayor helps Londoners beat energy price hikes
London's largest programme to make homes energy efficient could save £100s off annual fuel bills. RE:NEW programme key to Mayor's plan to 'retrofit' London on an unprecedented scale
Jun 1, 2011 - Making London's public sector buildings more energy efficient
We want London’s public sector buildings to be as energy efficient as possible
May 26, 2011 - Mayor switches on new electric vehicle scheme ‘Source London’
The Mayor, Boris Johnson, today launched the capital's first city-wide electric charge point network and membership scheme, making it easier for electric vehicle owners to plug in whilst on the move.
May 26, 2011 - Electric vehicles for London
Helping Londoners go electric with Source London
May 2, 2011 - Taking bold steps to realise the vision of a greener London
The Mayor has a clear vision of London being recognised as a world leader in improving the environment locally and globally. He is focusing on realising this vision through big, bold programmes for improvement and an ongoing determination to encourage everyone to get involved and work together.
Apr 1, 2011 - Making the most of the low carbon opportunity
We want London to be the low carbon capital that leads the way and makes the most of the global low carbon economy.
Mar 9, 2011 - Smarter Grid Solutions technology to Low Carbon London project
Smarter Grid Solutions’ grid management technologies will be used as part of the Low Carbon London project with UK Power Networks.
Mar 7, 2011 - Smarter Grid Solutions to supply London low-carbon project
A small Glasgow technology firm has been recruited to play an important part in the drive to help clean up the sprawling metropolis of London. Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) has won a £2.9 million contract to supply the software that it developed to help link wind farms and electric cars with the national grid for use in the city.
Feb 1, 2011 - Developing low carbon zones to help cut local emissions
“These energy busting zones will create an armada of flagships across London, focused on finding the most effective ways to rapidly cut carbon and slash energy bills.” Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
Aug 1, 2010 - UK Power Networks project wins award
UK Power Networks today celebrated news that its Low Carbon London bid has been awarded £24.26million by Ofgem’s Low Carbon Networks Fund.
A smart new system for charging electric vehicles is being tested in London to help get the electricity network ready for widespread use of electric vehicles.
Aug 6, 2013 - EV charge points installed at London Underground car parks
UK Power Networks has recently completed the installation of 60 Electric Vehicle (EV) charge posts at 12 London Underground (LU) car parks across the capital.
Mar 20, 2013 - Helping Britain build a green economy
Helping Britain build a green economy UK Power Networks has shared its plans to help Britain build a green economy.
Feb 13, 2013 - EDF asks would you do the washing when the wind is blowing?
Energy companies' plans to offer flexible smart grid-enabled energy tariffs that provide cheaper power when there is abundant renewable energy available are to take a big step forward with the launch of a new pilot scheme.
Feb 13, 2013 - Groundbreaking smart grid trial targets customers
More than 1,100 EDF Energy customers with smart meters are being given day- ahead price alerts to encourage them to shift electricity use to windy days.
Feb 12, 2013 - First British trial of day-ahead electricity prices
A unique trial is under way to test if day-ahead electricity price alerts can make better use of wind power on blustery days.
Dec 11, 2012 - UK Power Networks named Utility of the Year in double win
UK Power Networks, the company which delivers power across London, the East of England and the South East, was named Utility of the Year in a double win at a glittering event last night (December 10).
Dec 11, 2012 - UK Power Networks named Utility of the Year in double win
UK Power Networks, the company which delivers power across London, the East of England and the South East, was named Utility of the Year in a double win at a glittering event last night.
Nov 23, 2012 - London smart meter trial begins
Companies mentioned: Ofgem Low Carbon Network Fund, EDF, UK Power Networks, Korea Telecom, On-Ramp Wireless, Fountain Springs, ABB, Powercorp, GE, and BT
Nov 16, 2012 - Electric vehicles join UK Power Networks fleet
UK Power Networks has bought three new Peugeot iOns to join its extensive fleet of cars and vans which are regularly seen on the roads across London, the South East and the East of England en route to power cuts, upgrades or new connections projects.
Nov 16, 2012 - Lewisham smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Perry Vale’s RE:NEW area and Lewisham’s Low Carbon Zone as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Nov 16, 2012 - Archway smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Archway’s Low Carbon Zone as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Nov 9, 2012 - Schools glimpse tomorrow’s powerful world
UK Power Networks, Britain’s largest electricity distributor, will be among more than a dozen key employers bringing interactive challenges to 300 12 to 14-year-old pupils from 30 schools across the South East at the University of Surrey’s sports centre in Guildford on Wednesday (14).
Oct 26, 2012 - Free charging points to support EV research
Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points are available in London for residents and businesses participating in trials to understand the impact of EV use on the electricity network.
Oct 25, 2012 - Electric vehicles now able to roam between London and eastern England
Easier access to around 940 charge points throughout London and Eastern England
Oct 22, 2012 - Future of Britain’s power networks
UK Power Networks will be among the companies sharing information at the second annual Low Carbon Networks Fund (LCNF) conference at the Wales Millennium Centre on Thursday and Friday. The LCNF conference is run by Energy Networks Association on behalf of Ofgem.
Oct 19, 2012 - Green reasons to be cheerful
Outside the Westminster bubble, the green economy is starting to motor
Oct 16, 2012 - UK Power Networks will pay ExCel centre to use less energy
The ExCel centre will be paid to take less electricity off the network at times of peak demand in a new trial with UK Power Networks.
Oct 15, 2012 - Electricity companies test demand response to reward customers
Along with EDF and EnerNOC, Flexitricity, announced last week that it is working with UK Power Networks on a series of demand response trials, called Low Carbon London (LCL), with big businesses in the capital, beginning with the ExCeL conference centre.
Oct 14, 2012 - Smart grids set to save millions
Smart grid technologies should save £135million on the cost of distributing electricity in London, the South East and East of England from 2015 to 2023.
Oct 12, 2012 - Contracts to reduce London’s peak demand
UK Power Networks is trialling ground-breaking contracts which encourage industrial and commercial customers to help reduce electricity demand on its networks at peak times when called upon to do so, in return for payments
Oct 10, 2012 - Smart city researchers eye recruits for trials
London’s electricity distributor, UK Power Networks, is enlisting recruits for the Low Carbon London trials at the Energy Solutions exhibition at Olympia.
Jul 24, 2012 - Grant to tackle future energy challenges
A PROJECT led by technology innovation firm the Advanced Digital Institute to explore the development of the “next generation” of virtual power plants has won £100,000-worth of funding.
Jul 20, 2012 - 5,000th customer joins smart meter trial
An important milestone was reached this week when the 5,000th customer joined the pioneering Low Carbon London smart meter trials.
Jun 26, 2012 - Smart Grid revolution is hot topic in London
Smart Grid revolution is hot topic in London
May 30, 2012 - UK Power Networks and PassivSystems win grant for home demand response trial
An innovative project controlling domestic use of electricity to manage peak demands has won a grant.
Apr 13, 2012 - Invitation to electric vehicle owners
London’s electric vehicle community is being invited to join the Low Carbon London trials.
Apr 5, 2012 - Hendry: “Consumer benefit is at the heart of the Government’s smart meter programme”
Consumer benefit is at the heart of the Government’s smart meter programme
Feb 24, 2012 - Low Carbon London and EDF Energy share initial smart meter findings
Smart Meter pilot learning event
Feb 21, 2012 - Website will open a window on a greener energy future
Would you like to know what you can do to better manage your energy consumption? Would you like to be actively involved in shaping a sustainable low carbon future for London and Great Britain?
Nov 17, 2011 - Low Carbon London initiative to help companies cut emissions- UK Power Networks website offers guidance on managing energy consumption
UK Power Networks website offers guidance on managing energy consumption
Nov 17, 2011 - A new Low Carbon London website has been launched by UK Power Networks to help companies better manage their energy consumption.
A new Low Carbon London website has been launched by UK Power Networks to help companies better manage their energy consumption.
Nov 16, 2011 - Peckham smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Peckham’s Low Carbon Zone as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Nov 16, 2011 - Canning Town smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Canning Town ’s Green Enterprise District as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Nov 16, 2011 - Barking smart meter trial launched
Smart meters will be offered to homes and businesses across Barking’s Low Carbon Zone as the Low Carbon London smart meter trials get underway.
Oct 5, 2011 - New learning lab helping London move towards low carbon future
Sep 27, 2011 - Mayor helps homes across nine more boroughs get energy efficient and save cash
Mayor helps homes across nine more boroughs get energy efficient and save cash
Aug 4, 2011 - Mayor helps Londoners beat energy price hikes
London's largest programme to make homes energy efficient could save £100s off annual fuel bills. RE:NEW programme key to Mayor's plan to 'retrofit' London on an unprecedented scale
Jun 1, 2011 - Making London's public sector buildings more energy efficient
We want London’s public sector buildings to be as energy efficient as possible
May 26, 2011 - Mayor switches on new electric vehicle scheme ‘Source London’
The Mayor, Boris Johnson, today launched the capital's first city-wide electric charge point network and membership scheme, making it easier for electric vehicle owners to plug in whilst on the move.
May 26, 2011 - Electric vehicles for London
Helping Londoners go electric with Source London
May 2, 2011 - Taking bold steps to realise the vision of a greener London
The Mayor has a clear vision of London being recognised as a world leader in improving the environment locally and globally. He is focusing on realising this vision through big, bold programmes for improvement and an ongoing determination to encourage everyone to get involved and work together.
Apr 1, 2011 - Making the most of the low carbon opportunity
We want London to be the low carbon capital that leads the way and makes the most of the global low carbon economy.
Mar 9, 2011 - Smarter Grid Solutions technology to Low Carbon London project
Smarter Grid Solutions’ grid management technologies will be used as part of the Low Carbon London project with UK Power Networks.
Mar 7, 2011 - Smarter Grid Solutions to supply London low-carbon project
A small Glasgow technology firm has been recruited to play an important part in the drive to help clean up the sprawling metropolis of London. Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) has won a £2.9 million contract to supply the software that it developed to help link wind farms and electric cars with the national grid for use in the city.
Feb 1, 2011 - Developing low carbon zones to help cut local emissions
“These energy busting zones will create an armada of flagships across London, focused on finding the most effective ways to rapidly cut carbon and slash energy bills.” Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
Aug 1, 2010 - UK Power Networks project wins award
UK Power Networks today celebrated news that its Low Carbon London bid has been awarded £24.26million by Ofgem’s Low Carbon Networks Fund.
