Third level education
By 2022, Education (3rd level) had saved 41%, or 517 GWh, since their baselines. The gap to the 2030 energy efficiency target is 115 GWh. The savings made are equivalent to €311M.
| Energy breakdown | Total Primary GWh | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Grid electricity | 428 | 57% |
| Fossil Fuels | 314 | 42% |
| Renewable energy | 5 | 1% |
Fuel mix 2022
| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 58 |
| Transport | 0 |
| Natural gas | 40 |
| LPG and biogas | 1 |
| Heating oils | 1 |
| Other renewable fuels | 0 |
Source: SEAI
| Fuel type | Total Primary GWh | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 430 | 58% |
| Transport | 1 | 0% |
| Natural gas | 299 | 40% |
| LPG and biogas | 5 | 1% |
| Heating oils | 9 | 1% |
| Other renewable fuels | 3 | 0% |
Energy end use 2022
| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Education buildings | 83 |
| Other buildings | 8 |
| Other electricity (unknown use) | 3 |
| Other thermal (unknown use) | 6 |
| Transport | 0 |
Source: SEAI
| End use | Total Primary GWh | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Education buildings | 617 | 83% |
| Other buildings | 60 | 8% |
| Other electricity (unknown use) | 24 | 3% |
| Other thermal (unknown use) | 45 | 6% |
| Transport | 1 | 0% |
Savings and gap to 2030 target
| Year | Savings |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 120 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2011 | 175 |
| 2012 | 185 |
| 2013 | 252 |
| 2014 | 271 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2016 | 320 |
| 2017 | 368 |
| 2018 | 412 |
| 2019 | 460 |
| 2020 | 603 |
| 2021 | 545 |
| 2022 | 517 |
Source: SEAI
By 2022, Education (3rd level) had saved 41%, or 517 GWh, since their baselines. The gap to the 2030 energy efficiency target is 115 GWh. The savings made are equivalent to €311M.
Energy saving projects 2022
| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Lighting | 32 |
| Buildings (excl lighting) | 31 |
| Energy management | 15 |
| Procurement and energy supply | 3 |
| Water services | 2 |
| Combination / Other | 18 |
Source: SEAI