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DECARBONISATION
PROGRAMME
In partnership with DCC & Codema, DFB will aim
to begin the process of decarbonisation some of
the Fire stations . below is a brief description of
what is involved in this process.
SUMMARY
The retrofit of Ireland’s commercial and public
sector buildings is central to reaching our 2030 and
2050 national and international decarbonisation
targets. This includes targets for increased
renewable energy, improved energy efficiency, and
decreased greenhouse gas emissions. At a local
level, Dublin City Council (DCC) understands the
necessity to reduce reliance on imported fossil
fuels and improve resilience against energy price
shocks. DCC, working with the Codema, is seeking
to decarbonise DFB Fire Stations. The buildings
currently relies primarily on natural gas and
electricity imported from the national grid.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2024
This assessment considers the following measures:
1. Building fabric improvement
2. An air source heat pump (ASHP) to replace the
existing gas boilers, providing low-carbon heat
to supply space heating and hot water
3. A solar photovoltaic (PV) array to generate
renewable electricity
4. The upgrading of external windows and doors
where applicable
5. M&E infrastructure upgrades
The analysis suggests the fire stations would be on
a path to reach net zero operational carbon by 2050.
The purpose of a Decarbonisation Assessment is
to outline the justification of public expenditure to
support this strategy. It details the preferred solution
and confirms if it will deliver the defined outcomes
and benefits and provide value for money.
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