net-zero carbon
Hackney Council is investing in a new heat network to reduce carbon emissions, with a significant contract approved in July 2026.
Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved a £34.81 million contract in July 2026 for a new heat network in Colville and Britannia. This project is expected to reduce lifetime carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes, aiming to transition away from existing energy sources.
The topic of net-zero carbon involves achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas produced and removed from the atmosphere. Councils are working towards this goal through various initiatives, such as the development of low-carbon infrastructure.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved a contract for the Colville Heat Network in July 2026. Source
- The Colville Heat Network contract is valued at an estimated £34.81 million for an initial 15-year period. Source
- The new heat network is expected to reduce lifetime carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes. Source
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