For full plan- Codema Dublin Region Energy Master Plan.pdf
SEAI/CODEMA – Dublin Region Energy Master Plan Summary
- Dublin can meet emission targets and become a net exporter of energy by 2050
- Offshore wind, district heating, heat pumps, prioritising buses and active travel over cars
- Moving away from fossil fuels could increase jobs by 182,500 by 2050
- Could reduce energy costs by €519 million and lower dependency on fossil fuel imports
- Offshore winds – electricity for 1.2 million homes by 2030, 3 million by 2050
- District heating and heat pumps – 87% of heat demand by 2050
- Reduce fossil fuel bill by €1 billion per annum
- Transport emissions – 65% from cars currently
- Key recommendation for buses and active travel
- Building upgrades – prioritise areas at risk of energy poverty
- Lower pollution levels, improved air quality and better health benefits
Social and Economic Impacts
- Health benefits – improvement in air quality/reduction in air pollution
- Local employment generated – direct and indirect
- Avoided carbon costs (shadow price)
- Reduction in energy bills for residents and businesses
- Warmer homes
- Reduction of fuel poverty