Croke Park Monday 6 th of March Eugene Conlon Background to Dunleer - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Presentation to Energy Action conference from S.E.C. Dunleer County Louth Croke Park Monday 6 th of March Eugene Conlon

Background to Dunleer Community Development Board (DCDB) • Town in Mid Louth with population of 2500 • DCDB established in 1998 • Umbrella organisation for 24 voluntary groups in the area • Community research-2006 • Build credibility and trust with different stakeholders/partners • Build community capability and capacity

Build community capabilities and capacity

CBO-Dunleer Community Development Board Market House Partners in emotional health

Everyone working together to develop a sustainable energy system. Better Energy Communities Energy partners 2016 Retrofitting of 40 premises including business premises and sporting organisations Bord Gais Energy

SEC steering board established in January 2016 Our Vision…. To become Leaders in our community and beyond, through programmes of education and implementation delivering energy efficiency and increasing the use of sources of renewable energy, with a view on our National and European objectives and our engagement with EU 20 :20:20 targets We will do this by….. Proactively seeking to implement education and application supports, locally and nationally, that will drive and achieve change in attitudes and behaviours, in all age groups We will work together…. With our D.C.D. Board, Local Authorities, Business partners, Local Traders and our Schools to build awareness of our existing strong expertise in Energy and Renewables while achieving a sustainable thriving local economy We commit to….. Implementation-application in February 2017 for new BEC scheme Education-Commence programme of education on Energy and Renewables before mid 2017 Generation-with the next 3 years

Better Energy Communities Experience in Dunleer 2016 Better Energy Communities

Key factors for success with Better Energy Community in Dunleer • Relationships and Trust • Drive the timelines & be firm • Partnership with SE Systems • Ensure success for all • Participants-Households, Business and Community

Better Energy Communities Domestic Measures Include • Heating & Control Upgrade ( Trv’s , system flush, filter & remote control 2 zone control Space heating & hot water) • Multifuel Stoves (Room Heating) • Heat Pumps • Window & Doors • Solar PV / Solar Thermal • Insulation (Attic & Wall) • Low Energy Lighting • Smart Meters

Testimonials – Dunleer BEC2016 • ‘I am heating and lighting my home for the price of two cups of coffee per day’ (Participant – Dunleer BEC2016 participant) • ‘Oh my Mother just loves it. Her home is so warm and cosy now’ (Participant – Daughter of Dunleer BEC2016 participant) • ‘See that chair, Elizabeth. I used to sit in that chair with a rug around me while watching TV. Now, I can come in here and totally relax’ (Participant – Dunleer BEC2016 participant)

Feedback from people in community-LISTEN • Lack of knowledge of simple steps people can take to conserve energy • No knowledge of 20:20:20 objectives • Policy makers are connected, but need for community focus • Fear that installations in their homes will mean significant disruption • People need hand holding to get on board • Limited knowledge of renewable energy • Lack of awareness of Irelands rich renewable resources

Bottom Up Community Le Led Approach to Energy and Renewables • Conservation in energy use • Control over energy use • Managing energy use • Technology and products to manage energy needs • Understanding energy and renewables • Renewable energy sources for Ireland • Energy and renewables knowledge transfer to communities for communities

Market House Dunleer