Learn about district heating, a system that efficiently delivers centralised heat to buildings, enhancing urban sustainability and energy security.

District heating in Ireland

Delve into the advantages of district heating for advancing Ireland's sustainable energy practices and discover its documented impacts.

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District Heating Pre-construction Fund

Expression of Interest

The DCEE has recently approved funding to support pre-construction activity for efficient district heating in Ireland and opened an Expression of Interest for interested parties to be considered for the fund.

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District heating project stages

Learn the essential phases of any district heating project and download our feasibility template. This template helps project sponsors assess the benefits and viability of developing a district heating scheme and provides a clear structure for a feasibility study.

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District heating map

Access our map to view potential sources of waste heat, significant energy users and potential district heating candidate areas. 

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Key figures

  • 54%

    of Ireland's buildings could be heated by district heating.
  • 1,100

    tonnes of CO2 emissions saved in first year of Tallaght district heating Scheme.
  • 60+

    areas in Ireland are potential candidates for district heating.