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 Millbank and St James’ Park. Buildings in these areas can connect to the heat network from 2028. 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 meeting with interested buildings to discuss Indicative Connection Offers. Several landmark buildings are supportive of the growth of the network and looking at connection, including Somerset House and the London Transport Museum. By working together and with the SWAN team, organisations like these are making the heat network a reality, helping to save carbon, improve air quality and drive growth into Westminster.
Additional funding announced for the network
The SWAN Partnership has been awarded £21 million by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero from the Green Heat Network Fund. This grant funding will support the development and construction of the heat network, unlocking significant private investment into the project and helping make the network more affordable for customers.
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.
