Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Decarbonisation of the Heat Sector: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Brian LeddinBrian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party)
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With regard to the 50% of buildings that are suitable for district heating, and that is what the heat density map shows, that is not looking at the generation, so we are not saying the 50% are near a waste heat stream. If we were to aspire to connect 50% of our building stock, we would be talking about new heat generation plant. If we are, then what kind of heat generation plant are we talking about?