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'Retrofit revolution': Sadiq Khan unveils suite of measures to decarbonise London's buildings

Cecilia Keating
Cecilia Keating
clock 02 June 2021 • 3 min read
London has the third highest level of fuel poverty in the country
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London has the third highest level of fuel poverty in the country

Measures include new Innovation Partnership with potential value of up to £10bn to help decarbonise social housing and create green jobs in the capital

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has unveiled a package of measures designed to unlock up to £10bn in value towards a green homes "retrofit revolution" across the UK capital, in a bid to make buildings more...

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