Dublin
LEC Balbriggan
State of play
Ireland’s Decarbonising Zones (DZs) represent a bold initiative to localise climate action, aiming for a 51% emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. One such zone is in Balbriggan, Fingal (Dublin’s County), where local authorities and local communities work together to develop plans to reduce energy consumption in the decarbonising zone.
Neighbourhood features
- Seaside town
- One of the fastest-growing towns in Ireland, and also one of the most multicultural.
- High population growth but not matched by economic development.
- Decarbonised zone
- Actively animated (summer festival, street party...)
Objectives
- Implementing a set of projects that are already in the pipeline
- Defining clear pathways to adopting energy-efficient innovations to reduce carbon emissions
- Ensuring a collective and inclusive approach to encourage participation from all residents, businesses, clubs, groups and community representatives.
Partners
Lead partner: CODEMA, Dublin's Energy Agency
- Improving the citizens' lives by changing how Energy is produced and used locally.
- Furthering decarbonisation zones work
Co-lead partner: Fingal County Council
- Supporting the Balbriggan SEC in its development
- Reducing emissions
- Engaging citizens in the Balbriggan project
Associated organisation: Balbriggan SEC (Sustainable Energy Communities)
- Growing membership and participation in the Energy Community's projects
- Exchanging knowledge amongst energy communities in the NorthWest Europe region
The decarbonised zone in Balbriggan