London landmarks explore plans for River Thames heat network connection

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Waterloo and Southbank Heat Network aims to use water source heat pump to harness heat from the River Thames for use by local buildings

London landmarks along the city's South Bank, including the BFI and National Theatre, could soon be heated using heat extracted from the River Thames under ambitious plans for the capital's latest heat...

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