The Tube and the River Thames can heat up the sights of Westminster

“We know that gas used to heat and power buildings is one of the biggest sources of both carbon emissions and air pollution in Westminster,” said the Labor councillor.

“However, these new low-carbon district heating networks will use local sources of waste heat, providing clean and affordable energy.”

It is not yet known which buildings will be connected to district heating, which uses waste heat or sources such as water from the River Thames to supply heat through underground pipes in the building, where a heat exchanger transfers it to the existing hot water and the central system. heating systems.

But the planned network covers the heart of London, including famous landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall and Westminster Abbey.

It will also include Grosvenor Bridge at Pimlico and Victoria Station to Temple Tube Station, close to the Strand and bounded by St James’s Park.

Other buildings from Tate Britain to Somerset House will also have access to low-carbon grid heat, as will properties owned by Westminster Council.

Construction is planned to begin in 2026.