London Fire Brigade gains funding to support electric fleet plans

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has delivered a £47 million boost to London’s net-zero goals as he announces the three new beneficiaries of his Green Finance Fund (GFF).

One of the beneficiaries is the London Fire Brigade, which will receive a £22.4 million financing facility from the Green Finance Fund.

The funding will be used to upgrade the electrical infrastructure of over 50 London fire stations in order to support the transition to an electric vehicle fleet.

Carbon reduction strategy manager at London Fire Brigade, Paul Cook, said: "We are committed to supporting the Mayor of London's ambitions to make London carbon net zero by 2030 and we have developed a comprehensive carbon net zero strategy."

He added that the London Fire Brigade is “actively explore every funding opportunity [...] which is vital to enabling us to make the necessary improvements across our operation that supports our strategy.”

The Mayor said this will form the first step towards installing electrical heating systems and high-speed electrical vehicle chargers at fire stations across the capital, reducing the LFB’s reliance on fossil fuels.

He added: “I’m committed to London hitting its goal of being a net zero city by 2030, but we can only achieve this if we all work together now.

“This financing shows how much carbon we can save if we make a conscious effort to prioritise and invest in energy efficient and green projects in the city."

The other beneficiaries of the GFF are Barnet Council and Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.