Managing Energy in SDCC

Managing Energy in SDCC

In 2024, an Energy Management Team was established, consisting of representatives from each of the Significant Energy Users (SEUs).

Six (SEUs) account for 85% of total energy used in South Dublin County Council.

• Public Lighting: 38%
• Transportation / Fleet: 17%
• Leisure Centres: 16%
• Corporate Office Buildings: 11%
• Libraries: 1.5%
• Stadium: 1.5%

The Team met throughout the year to support the Energy Performance Officer and the Energy Officer in delivering a focused approach on energy management and in progressing ISO 500001 Energy Management certification.

The SDCC public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project began in 2014, with Phase 1 completed in 2020. Phase 2 is currently ongoing and will run from 2020-2026.
In 2024 1,690 lights were upgraded to energy efficient LEDs. By the end of 2024 70% of the public lighting network was upgraded to energy efficient LEDs.