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Sadiq Khan Demands Grid Control, Warns 2030 Net-Zero Miss

5/30/2026

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Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan urged ministers to give the mayor direct control over London’s electricity grid to improve the city’s climate prospects.
He warned that London will miss its 2030 net-zero carbon target.
Khan credited the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and bus electrification with delivering significant emissions reductions.
He criticized fragmented funding, called for a single integrated settlement, and noted the 2026-2029 settlement does not expand his grid powers.

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Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan urged ministers to give the mayor direct control over London’s electricity grid to improve the city’s climate prospects.
He warned that London will miss its 2030 net-zero carbon target.
Khan credited the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and bus electrification with delivering significant emissions reductions.
He criticized fragmented funding, called for a single integrated settlement, and noted the 2026-2029 settlement does not expand his grid powers.