£3m for low carbon homes

Ten low carbon zones are to be introduced across London in a drive to cut emissions, create jobs and slash energy bills in the capital.

The areas could be as small as a couple of streets or encompass areas of 1,000 buildings and will have a target to deliver 20.12 per cent of carbon emissions savings by 2012.

Residential areas will feature home insulation and meter readers so people can monitor energy use. There will be a focus on using solar panels and human and garden waste as fuel sources.

Boroughs interested in having a zone will be able to apply to Boris Johnson for funding from a £3 million pot. Each successful bid will receive a minimum of £200,000. The Mayor was launching the scheme at Prince Charles's May Day Summit on Climate Change today.