Dublin

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 (County Dublin), where local authorities and local communities work together to develop plans to reduce energy consumption in the decarbonising zone.

• Seaside town ​
• One of the fastest-growing towns in Ireland, and also one of the most multicultural. ​
• High population growth
• Highly focused on the economic development of the local area
• Designated 'Decarbonised Zone'
• Strong sense of community (summer festival, street party...)

Lead partner: Codema, Dublin's Energy Agency

• Leading Dublin’s transition to a low-carbon future..
• Furthering the Balbriggan Decarbonisating Zone work by providing technical expertise support
• Engaging citizens in the Balbriggan Decarbonising Zone

Co-lead partner: Fingal County Council

•  Fingal County Council is the authority responsible for local government in Fingal County.
• Responsible for enhancing climate resilience, increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, across its own assets, services and infrastructure, whilst also demonstrating its broader role of ‘influencing,’ ‘coordinating 'and ‘facilitating’ and ‘advocating’ for climate action across Fingal. 
• Supporting the Balbriggan SEC in its development
• Engaging citizens in the Balbriggan Decarbonising Zone 

Associated organisation: Balbriggan SEC (Sustainable Energy Community)

• Aims to create an energy-efficient and resilient community through knowledge sharing and learning, community-led renewable energy and nature-based solutions.
• Community-led energy projects (e.g. energy efficiency and renewable energy for community buildings and homes, community solar farm, local energy sharing) and nature-based solutions 
• Exchanging knowledge amongst energy communities in the NorthWest Europe region