The South Westminster Area Network (SWAN) is a low carbon heat network being developed by Hemiko and Vital Energi (the SWAN Partnership) on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. London Heritage Quarter are working with the SWAN Partnership to drive the business and community engagement on the project. SWAN has the potential to harness waste heat from local sources and deliver low carbon heating to all significant buildings and estates across Pimlico, Victoria, Whitehall and Strand.
Development of the network progresses
The SWAN Partnership has identified two starting points for SWAN, one around the Strand, and one around Westminster. Both parts of the network are planned to be supplied by water source heat pumps, drawing heat from the River Thames. The SWAN Partnership are now starting to reach out to interested buildings to schedule meetings to discuss Indicative Connection Offers.
Recent connections engagement event
Thanks to all those who attended the Project SWAN Connections Engagement Event held on 2 April 2025. We were grateful to all guests for their engagement and thoughtful questions. For any follow up questions or to schedule a direct meeting regarding connection to the network, please contact ProjectSwan@london-hq.co.uk.
Upcoming supply chain event
The SWAN Partnership will soon be hosting a virtual supply chain event to engage local suppliers who could support the delivery of our network. If your business is interested in attending, please email ProjectSwan@london-hq.co.uk. Further details and timings for the event will be released imminently.
For the buildings identified on this map, connecting to SWAN should be the most cost-effective way to decarbonise heating, according to the Energy Department’s National Zoning Model.
