Covenant of Mayors: a new Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) unveiled
By
Floriane Bernardot on 22 March 2011
Another Energy Cities member and signatory of the Covenant of Mayors has published its Sustainable Energy Action Plan: the city of Dublin! We are very pleased to provide you here with extracts from its SEAP which witnesses the committment for the 3x20 energy and climate goals.
“Dublin City Sustainable Energy Action Plan 2010 – 2020”
This energy plan is fully in accordance with our overall vision for Dublin as a vibrant, innovative economy that develops and attracts world class companies and a socially inclusive city with sustainable neighbourhoods and communities.
Carbon abatement net costs per tonne CO2 abated (2010-2020)
[Our] long-term vision shows how over the next twenty years, the introduction of carbon neutral and low-energy buildings, improvements in information technology and the development of a low-carbon transport system will help Dublin to reduce its carbon emissions by 50 per cent. For example, retrofitting of the housing market will bring the building energy rating of a typical Dublin home from an E to a C rating, and electricity use will become much more intelligent through the introduction of smart meters.
The overall objectives of the SEAP are to:
- Reduce the economic expenditure on energy for citizens, council and business
- Reduce Dublin’s per capita CO2 emissions
- Reduce Dublin’s dependence on imported fuel
- Make Dublin a more competitive and attractive destination for business through modern and efficient energy infrastructure and pricing
- Increase Dublin’s share of renewable and sustainable energy systems
- Encourage an environment that fosters and supports wellbeing for its present and future citizens.
Read the full SEAP on the Energy Cities’ website.
Further information on Dublin’s local energy actions can be found in our on-line database
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