In Ireland, ensuring energy efficiency in buildings is not just a choice but a legal requirement. Part L of the Building Regulations introduced by the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage outlines the standards for energy performance and conservation in both new and existing buildings. Part L is sometimes also referred to as nZEB
Amidst the recent energy crisis that has led to surging energy prices across Ireland and Europe, organisations are now focusing significantly on their energy consumption, elevating it to a top priority for ensuring financial stability. The key lies in understanding energy usage, an integral aspect of managing the financial health of a business. Familiarising members
ISO 50001 is an internationally recognised standard developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for Energy Management Systems (EnMS). It is a framework for organisations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their energy usage. Designed to cater to organisations of varying sizes and industries, ISO 50001 serves as a strategic tool to elevate
How energy audits can help reduce energy costs of SME’s by understanding consumption through Energy Audits. The energy sector has experienced an increase in fuel costs across the board in the last 12 months, which has prompted a lot of business to reevaluate their energy use to find ways to reduce energy costs. The SEAI
Building surveying TEAM Our comprehensive building surveying solutions are meticulously crafted by incorporating industry best practices and refined across our multidisciplinary services, ensuring precise alignment with our client’s requirements. Discover more Meet Deirdre, the ORS Building Surveying Lead. She joined ORS in 2020 and is a Registered Building Surveyor with fifteen years’ post-graduate experience. Deirdre has
Our ENvironmental TEAM Our people are proficient in environmental science. As highly-qualified environmental experts, we act as an ambassador for our private and public sector clients, managing a broad range of specialist services on their behalf. Discover more As joint head of the ORS Environmental Team, Luke has an extensive environmental science background, with a
Our ENERGY MANAGEMENT TEAM Our robust Energy Management Team mentor and support organisations nationwide to address their energy use and improve competitiveness while significantly reducing costs and environmental impact. Discover more Meet Daniel Fennell, an accomplished Energy Management Lead at ORS with vast expertise in all aspects of energy management. Daniel is renowned for his
June 2018 set a new defining moment in the path to Europe’s ambition of a low-carbon economy by 2050. A new financially binding renewable energy target for the EU of 32% by 2030 was agreed. Consequently, energy compliance has become more of a priority for measuring and reducing targets. As a result, SI 426 compliance
As Ireland moves towards its net zero carbon targets, as set out in the government’s Climate Action Plan 2023, the role of renewable energy generators such as solar farms are of growing importance. However, the process of bringing new solar farms to completion and connecting them to the national grid presents a significant challenge.
Irelands communities are leading the way of change in answer to the climate emergency, particularly in how they influence energy, with the benefits of reducing dependency on fossil fuels, improving air quality, and creating opportunities to develop systems that can financially support sustainable initiatives identified through Energy Master Planning. One such mechanism that can help