AI demands 'through the roof' - are London's new data centres undermining climate goals?
AI's immense compute demands are driving new data centres, clustered in London. How will they affect the capital's climate goals?
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Selce's summer of DIY - empowering communities with retrofit skills
There is a lot that you can do to make your home more energy efficient. Flavia Bertram from South East London Community Energy (Selce) invites you to join the Summer of DIY events.
Energy-efficient and flicker-free - Selce's new share offer is all about LEDs
Nadia Smith, co-chair at South East London Community Energy (Selce) introduces their latest project to install LED lighting at Marvels Lane Primary School, Lewisham.
London Plan will have dedicated data centre policy to address energy and water demands
London deputy mayor for the environment Mete Coban announced plans for the new policy, saying that data centres bring both “big benefits” and “massive challenges .. particularly on energy and water consumption levels”.
£1bn government investment in community energy will 'drive down' bills across London
The government's Local Power Plan means that community groups can now bid for funding to generate clean energy. Kate Parker, co-chair of South East London community energy (Selce) welcomes the scheme.
Planned growth of data centres in London could undermine mayor’s net zero goals
Between 50 and 60 of around 100 data centres that are planned across the UK, are scheduled to be built in London.
Good news for EV owners - if you live in Greenwich, anyway
Greenwich council has announced an EV cross-pavement charging trial, but Lewisham is dragging its heels.