District heating and cooling technology collaboration programme
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.
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. Conall Mahon (SEAI) and Mr. Peter Kehoe (SEAI).
For further information, please visit the IEA DHC TCP webpage.
Conall Mahon
Conall Mahon
Conall is Programme Specialist for District Heat Centre of Excellence with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland supporting a coordinated approach and the long-term strategy for district heating deployment nationally.
Conall holds a Masters in Sustainable Energy & Green Technology from the UCD. Conall joined SEAI in 2021, having worked previously in energy quality assurance.
Contact: [email protected]
Peter Kehoe
Peter Kehoe
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: [email protected]
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), Donna Gartland (Codema) and Alireza Etemad (University College Dublin).
For further information about the Task, please visit the Annex TS5 IEA DHC TCP webpage.
Participate in the DHC TCP
Interested in representing Ireland in an IEA Technology Collaboration Programme? Find out about our appointment process.
Appointment process