The goal of the District Heating and Cooling (DHC) TCP is to advance the understanding of the technical, economic and social benefits of district energy through applied research and outreach.

Executive Committee

Underground insulated district heating and cooling pipes

District heating and cooling is recognised as a key component of Ireland's energy efficiency and climate change mitigation strategy. Its deployment will support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the decarbonisation of our energy supply.

The IEA TCP on District Heating and Cooling aims to enhance the design, performance and operation of distribution systems and consumer installations. This international research effort will enable cost-effective and flexible large-scale integration of low-carbon energy sources into the heating energy mix.

The DHC TCP Executive Committee Representatives for Ireland are Mr. Peter Kehoe (SEAI) and Dr. Niamh O'Sullivan (SEAI). 

For further information, please visit the IEA DHC TCP webpage. 

Peter Kehoe

Programme Manager - Decarbonised Heat

Peter is Programme Manager for Decarbonised Heat & Cooling Programme with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Initially qualifying as a Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineer, Peter now holds a Masters in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh and is a Chartered Engineer. Peter joined SEAI in 2022 and has over 10 years’ experience in the Energy & Utility sector, delivering infrastructure projects and consultancy across public and private sector.

Contact: peter.kehoe@seai.ie

 

Niamh O'Sullivan

Senior Heat Decarbonisation Specialist, Heat and Bioenergy

Dr. Niamh O’Sullivan is a Senior Specialist in the Decarbonised Heat Team with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Niamh holds a degree and PhD in geology/geophysics from Trinity College Dublin and a Certificate in Renewable energy from DKIT. Niamh has over ten years of experience in applied technology and research, including geospatial data analytics and modelling. Since joining SEAI in 2020, she has worked in the Research, Development and Demonstration Team before joining the Decarbonised Heat Team. She is a Professional Member of the Institute of Geologists Ireland (EurGeol PGeo).

Contact: niamh.osullivan@seai.ie

 

Annexes

Annex TS5 is an international cooperation project focussing on the integration of Renewable Energy Sources into existing District Heating and Cooling systems (RES DHC) with focus on large-scale solar thermal, central heat pumps, renewable P2H-systems, biomass, geothermal and large heat stores in combination with CHP and surplus heat.

The Representatives for Annex TS5 are John O'Shea (Codema) and Donna Gartland (Codema).

For further information about the Task, please visit the Annex TS5 IEA DHC TCP webpage.

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