3rd Level large energy users are currently at 31% energy efficiency improvement against a target of 33%. Learn more about their energy consumption and energy saving projects.
By 2017, 3rd Level large energy users had saved 31%, or 290 GWh, since their baseline. This is equivalent to 59,000 tonnes CO2 or €17million. Based on the latest data, the 33% target for 2020 is equivalent to 311 GWh.
Energy consumption 2017
| 2017 | |
| 3rd Level Large Energy Users | 6 |
| Other Public Sector | 94 |
Source: SEAI
| Sector | Total Primary GWh | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
3rd Level Large Energy Users |
652 | 6% |
| Other Public Sector | 9596 | 94% |
Energy breakdown 2017
| 2017 | |
| Grid electricity | 60 |
| Fossil fuels | 40 |
| Renewable energy | 0 |
Source: SEAI
| Energy breakdown | Total Primary GWh | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Grid electricity | 391 | 60% |
| Fossil Fuels | 259 | 40% |
| Renewable energy | 1 | 0% |
Fuel mix 2017
| 2017 | |
| Electricity | 60 |
| Transport | 0 |
| Natural gas | 35 |
| LPG and biogas | 4 |
| Heating oils | 1 |
| Other renewable fuels | 0 |
Source: SEAI
| Fuel type | Total Primary GWh | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 391 | 60% |
| Transport | 3 | 0% |
| Natural gas | 229 | 35% |
| LPG and biogas | 23 | 4% |
| Heating oils | 4 | 1% |
| Other renewable fuels | 1 | 0% |
Energy end use
| 2017 | |
| Education buildings | 82 |
| Other buildings | 10 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Source: SEAI
| End use | Total Primary GWh | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Education buildings | 536 | 82% |
| Other buildings | 64 | 10% |
| Other | 12 | 2% |
| Unknown | 40 | 6% |
Savings and gap to 2020 target
| Year | Savings |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 96 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2011 | 146 |
| 2012 | 155 |
| 2013 | 191 |
| 2014 | 216 |
| 2015 | 252 |
| 2016 | 253 |
| 2017 | 290 |
| 2018 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2020 | 311 |
Source: SEAI
| Savings | 2017 | Cumulative since baseline |
|---|---|---|
| GWh | 290 | 1731 |
| % | 31% | |
| tCO2 | 59,000 | 370,000 |
| € | €17million | €107million |
Energy saving projects
| 2017 | |
| Lighting | 28 |
| Buildings (excl lighting) | 24 |
| Energy management | 16 |
| Procurement and energy supply | 1 |
| Water services | 4 |
| Combination / Other | 27 |
Source: SEAI
| Energy Saving Projects | No. of projects | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting | 76 | 28% |
| Buildings (excl Lighting) | 65 | 24% |
| Energy management | 45 | 16% |
| Procurement and energy supply | 4 | 1% |
| Water services | 10 | 4% |
| Combination / other | 75 | 27% |