Written answers
Thursday, 15 November 2018
Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
Energy Efficiency
Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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97. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department is part of the public sector energy reporting programme; if so, the percentage of improvement in energy efficiency to date that has been achieved; the way in which this was achieved; if her Department noted a decrease in energy efficiency in view of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for energy efficiency targets; if targets will be met by the 2020 deadline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47584/18]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Department is part of the Public-Sector Energy Monitoring and Reporting Programme. The 2017 Public Sector Energy Report is expected to be published by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland in the coming weeks.
The indicative data from this report shows an energy savings of 43% for my Department since 2006 , the baseline year used. This level of savings is amongst the highest of all Departments over the period. The Department delivered on the 2020 target of 33% during 2015.
The energy savings have been achieved through a number of significant reforms which include consolidating and downsizing the Department's physical footprint and moving into more energy efficient buildings.
In addition to this, the installation of more energy efficient ICT equipment and lighting along with an automated ‘PC power down’ protocol has contributed in achieving this reduction.
Despite exceeding the target early, the Department continues to engage in works, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, and will employ other initiatives to further increase its energy efficiency in the years ahead.
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