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.
Upcoming connections engagement event
There is a South Westminster Area Network (SWAN) Connections Engagement Event taking place from 1pm – 2.30pm on 2 April 2025 at the Passage, Victoria. The event is an opportunity to hear more from the SWAN partnership on the progress of the heat network and next steps for those considering connection to the network.
This will be a ‘Town Hall’ style meeting, providing an opportunity for you to receive an update on the progress of the heat network, hear from other key stakeholders and answer any questions you may have about the project. Heat networks like this only work when major buildings join early. First movers are needed to unlock this least cost decarbonisation pathway and the jobs that come with it, for the benefit of everyone in Westminster. To register for the event, please email info@london-hq.co.uk at your earliest convenience.
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 the 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.
