Sustainable Energy Communities Supports for Local Authority Planning Declan Meally

Summary Do the simple things well You must build from the bottom up You must find a WILLING CHAMPION at every level. SEAI can provide assistance and tools

Need balance of three elements The simple structure Collaboration Structure MY HOBBY HORSE

What it means? Top level commitment –Clear mandate and intent Structure and process –Embedding energy within the management discipline The value of networks –Sharing, learning, replicating practical experience Resources –Skills - specialist advice, tools, training... –Smart investment

Bottom-up, Top-down Local Regional National SEC Steering groups SEC Network SEC Exemplars SG DundalkTraleeSDCC Dublin City

Expanding the remit to the Community Enabling the Local Community Champions Local Authority Partnerships = The energy they use (Public Sector Programme) Sustainable Energy Community = The energy they influence Together, foundations for Smart Cities and Communities

Planning for renewables?

The Tools

The SEC Network Exemplars identified Developing new methods of collaboration. Working on; Planning Finance Jobs

Strategy tools LA-RES- Step by Step

Strategy tools LA- RES

Matching supply and demand

Energy Master Plan

Smart Tools Renewable Energy Biomass resources and Supply potential Enterprise opportunities cleantech industry and services Coming revolution in energy technologies Solar thermal and PV Wind Wave and tidal Water

The programme is testing new approaches to achieving high quality and efficient delivery of improvements in energy efficiency within Irish communities. Better Energy Communities

Better Energy Communities 2013 Improving the efficiency of buildings and facilities New partnerships delivering cost effective projects of scale Reaching a much wider audience and building momentum within communities. Delivering effectively through local actors. Stimulating local employment.

Better Energy Communities 2013 Number of Projects Funded47 Total Grant spend forecast€7 M Total investment potential€21 M Projects with Energy Supplier30 Total projected energy savings€4 M Average payback5 years This year the Better Energy Communities projects are providing work for the equivalent of 300 full time employees

Better Energy Communities Energy Poor Homes592 Non Energy Poor Homes148 Total domestic upgrades740 GAA Clubs/Sport Centres43 Community Centre/Halls56 Schools & Educational64 Public sector buildings50 Commercial/Retail buildings28 Private sector services44 Nursing Homes6 Total community upgrades291

Better Energy Communities 2013 Engaging WILLING CHAMPIONS with capacity to deliver large projects e.g. –Local Authorities, –Energy Agencies, –Energy Suppliers, –Leader Groups, –Community groups, –Energy Service Companies. (ESCos) –Property management companies The call has allowed for a mix of technologies and a blend of domestic and non domestic elements.

Better Energy Community Project 2013 Kilkenny Better Energy Community Partnership –(Local Authority & Business) –City Hall, GAA Club, Guest house, 3 Hotels & 2 community buildings Environmental Pump Services (EPS) - Community project –Dawn Meats, Rusal Aughinish & EPS –13 community facilities in Laois –12 Community facilities in Cork & Kerry Future fit –Energy upgrades to Garda HQ and six sports facilities (Basketball arena) South Dublin County Council –Leisure centre (Lucan), Medical Centre, Transport Depots, Driver training Kerry County Council - Tralee Town Council –Upgrades to water services, district heating, libraries, schools, homes, leisure centres

Better Energy Community Project 2013 Musgraves Supervalu GAA –24 Stores –22 GAA Clubs

Summary Do the simple things well You must build from the bottom up You must find the WILLING CHAMPION at every level. SEAI can provide some assistance and tools GET SMART

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