SEAI Implementation of National Mitigation Plan Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment

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1 SEAI Implementation of National Mitigation Plan Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment Jim Gannon Chief Executive; Phil Hemmingway Acting Head of Department, Low-Carbon Technologies;

2 SEAI s Vision Ireland s energy will be sustainable, secure, affordable and clean 1.Use Less - Energy Efficiency = most economical & immediate opportunities to reduce import dependence & emissions and bring social & economic benefits 3.Innovate - develop new technological, economic & social approaches to sustainable energy transition. Mandate to support research, innovation & enterprise, and to support policy evidence-base 2.Use Clean Fully exploit all local renewable energy sources in a socially & environmentally sustainable way 2

3 National Mitigation Plan SEAI Approach SEAI Tracker for 106 NMP Actions SEAI Lead Actions Assigned Responsibilities & Deadlines Quarterly progress updates from all SEAI Teams SEAI Stakeholder Actions Identifying where SEAI can support other organisations Designating Team/Individual Responsible NMP Steering Group Members Coordinated progress updates from SEAI via DCCAE Focus of presentation SEAI Lead Actions

4 SEAI Lead Actions: On-track & ongoing Action No. NMP Action SEAI Progress Update SEAI Action Date 5 Prepare periodic reports on the electricity and gas prices for households and businesses. Published June & Dec annually. All reports delivered on schedule. Next report due in June SEAI Warmth & Wellbeing Pilot Scheme 1,500 homes will be upgraded >500 homes completed to-date. 900 homes now regarded as sufficient sample size for subsequent programmatic development On track. Completion Implement SEAI Deep Retrofit pilot. Successfully launched pilot in 2017 approx. 50 homes completed 2018 pipeline >100 homes 34 New BER Advisory report to be introduced. On track for Q delivery 35 Roll out EXEED Programme EXEED grant scheme successfully delivered. 28 projects funded scheme rollout underway - strong pipeline of projects in 2018 On track Completion 2019 On track Q delivery On track Ongoing

5 SEAI Lead Actions: Complete Action No. NMP Action SEAI Progress Update SEAI Progress Indicator 38 SME Support: Develop and pilot new targeted grant support the farming sector 2017 pilot complete. 50 farms supported. Complete 37 SME Support: Publish new interactive SME Guide. SME Guide Published. Complete 36 SME Support: Publish new Energy Audit Handbook. SME Energy Audit Handbook Published. Complete 39 Establish new Behavioural Economics Unit in SEAI. SEAI Behavioural Economics Unit Established & Embedded. Further developing as a world class resource in Complete & continuing 44 Implement 2017 Building Energy Retrofit Fund Pilot 2017 target achieved. Projecting increased activity levels in Complete & continuing 45 Deliver 2017 National Energy Efficiency Upgrade Pilot programme for schools target achieved. Projecting growth of this pilot in 2018 (15 to 20 schools) Complete & continuing

6 Key Messages from SEAI All SEAI NMP SEAI Lead Actions are complete or on track for timely delivery Achieving Ireland s clean energy transition is a monumental challenge SEAI has direct and immediate impact across a range of targets. Leadership required at all levels of Government and from all sectors, with climate response becoming business as usual. For larger areas of challenge and opportunity, cross-governmental coordination is key.

7 Appendix

8 This image cannot currently be displayed. NMP Document Structure & SEAI Input Chapter Title 1 Introduction 2 Climate Action Policy Framework 3 Decarbonising Electricity Generation 4 Decarbonising the Built Environment 5 Decarbonising Transport 6 Carbon Neutrality for Agriculture, Forest and Land Use Sectors Annexes

9 Ch. 2 - Climate Action Policy Framework SEAI Activities: Input to updated analysis on transition pathway scenarios to 2050 Report on electricity and gas prices for households and businesses - EPSSU Input to report on the economic and employment implications of the transition National Climate Research Coordination Group SEAI representation National Mitigation Plan High Level Steering Group SEAI representation

10 Ch. 3 - Decarbonising Electricity Generation SEAI Activities Finalise Bioenergy Plan w/ DCCAE Progress actions arising from Bioenergy Plan Interim Review of the Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP) As part of RESS, finalise optimal primary and secondary support policies and measures to realise community benefit from renewable energy projects. Study of costs and savings arising from renewable electricity deployment to inform future energy policy

11 Ch. 4 - Decarbonising the Built Environment SEAI Activities Warmth & Wellbeing Scheme Deep Retrofit Pilot Introduce BER Advisory Report EXEED Programme SME support: Energy Audit Handbook; SME Guide; Minimal Thermal Standards in rental properties Housing Assistance Package Targeted grant supports for farming sector Public Sector Energy Efficiency Strategy (PSEES) 2017: Central Government Building Energy Retrofit Fund Pilot National Energy Efficiency Upgrade Pilot programme for schools. Establish Behavioural Economics Group

12 Ch. 5 - Decarbonising Transport SEAI Activities: Grant scheme for electric vehicles, home chargers, procure public fast charging network Continued Development and Implementation of Public Sector Energy Efficiency Strategy (Incl Transport elements) Broaden ACA tax incentive for companies to encourage investment in refuelling infrastructure and equipment for natural gas (CNG & LNG) Consider introduction of grant scheme to encourage eco-driving for HGVs and buses

13 Ch. 6 - Carbon Neutrality for Agriculture, Forest and Land Use Sectors SEAI Activities: Continue to support climate and land based research at national level through SEAI Research, Development & Demonstration Programme.