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The total amount of energy consumed in the city area of Dublin is 30,785,000 GJ net, costing the consumer a total of 444 million euro. The environmental emissions of carbon dioxide amount to 3,260,000 tonnes which represents 8.8% of the National total, which Ireland is committed to reducing under the Kyoto Protocol.
The Ballymun Regeneration Project is in the process of developing a new town in a north Dublin suburb, which is sustainable economically, socially, environmentally and physically, while preserving the existing community, working with the existing tenants and providing the type of town that suits their needs.
The approach to energy is person-centred, and therefore puts the focus on the end-user as an important factor in achieving energy efficiency. It has been found that energy solutions, which are interwoven with the fabric of social needs, are more likely to succeed than those based upon technology alone.
The energy and environment strategy for Ballymun defines best practice for energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and water conservation across 100% of the site. It also allows for a percentage of the new houses to have innovative features and renewable energy sources.
Keywords: Sustainable energy planning; Information/Awareness Raising/Education; Demand Side Management (DSM)
This case study was prepared by Energie-Cités in co-operation with the municipality of Dublin and the City of Dublin Energy Management Agency Ltd (CODEMA).
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