SDCC is seeking to decarbonise some of our key buildings with Energy Performance Contracts (EPC). An Energy Performance Contract (EPC) is a financing and delivery model used to improve energy efficiency in buildings. An Energy Services Company implements measures such as lighting upgrades, heating system improvements and renewable energy technologies, and guarantees a level of energy savings. The EPC will aid SDCC in meeting our climate targets, but also help to reduce local authority emissions in Clondalkin. Two buildings in Clondalkin will be part of the EPC contract, these will be the SDCC Civic Offices and Clondalkin Leisure Centre. To see more information and the location of the buildings that will be upgraded please see our climate action storymap.
Energy Performance Contracts form an integral part of SDCC's carbon reduction strategy, where we will show climate leadership as we work towards our 2030 energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions targets.
Fig 1: Clondalkin Civic Offices
SDCC is also rolling out Solar PV installations across multiple Community Centres and Libraries around the DZ. Planned works are scheduled for the Clondalkin Library, Clondalkin Community Centre, Neilstown Community Centre and Bawnogue Community Centre. Solar Panels have been installed on Rowlagh Community Centre, while installation is progressing at North Clondalkin Library.
Fig 2: Solar PV on Rowlagh Community Centre