Historical museum pioneers London's future

1st May 2001
The Museum of London, the largest urban history museum in the world, is helping to shape the future by joining the fight against climate change. The Museum, which celebrates its 25th birthday this year, is switching its electricity supply to Ecotricity, Europe's largest 'green' electricity company.

Ecotricity is generated from more sustainable energy sources such as wind, hydro, sewage and landfill gas. It is the company's aim to stimulate a mass market for Ecotricity to combat global climate change, by offering it at the same price as conventional electricity. By using Ecotricity the Museum of London will save the atmosphere 2245 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

Dr Simon Thurley, Director of the Museum of London, says, "Our mission is to 'inspire a passion for London', and the move to Ecotricity demonstrates the Museum's commitment to preserving London's past, present and future for the next generation."

As well as having over one million objects in its collection, and the largest archaeological archive in Europe, the Museum of London also plays host to up to 16 exhibitions a year, each one revealing hidden or less known aspects of London life from pre-history to the present day. The museum also celebrates the lives of some of London's most influential people through the ages. The current exhibition, 'Creative Quarters' reveals the people and places that have been at the heart of London's art world. Using paintings, prints and ephemera, the exhibition is the first to map 300 years of the life and work of the artist in London.

Dale Vince, Managing Director of Ecotricity, is pleased to welcome The Museum of London as an Ecotricity customer,

"It's inspiring that an organisation focused on the past is also making a positive contribution to the future."

The museum's electricity supply contract was negotiated by leading energy consultants, Teamwork Consulting, who partner Land Securities Trillium on energy matters. Land Securities Trillium, who only took over managing the museum's facilities in November 2000, are delighted that they were able to make such an impact so quickly on behalf of the Corporation of London in support of the ongoing commitment to promote the sustainable use of energy in the city.