The City Council is tendering for a three-year agreement for the supply and installation of LED lighting in its buildings in a plan that will both save money and help in our transition to a low carbon future. The initial tender competition focuses on a contractor for the upgrade of lighting at City Hall which comprises over 1,100 lights.

Our transition to a low carbon economy and society involves changes at all levels. The upgrade of lighting from standard bulbs and fittings to LED ones can achieve meaningful savings in terms of financial costs for our City Council and in terms of energy efficiency with associated lowering of emissions. 

Last year, as part of the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Strategy, first launched in 2017, the Government raised the target for energy efficiency savings in the Public Sector from 33% to 50% by 2030. 

According to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) annual reporting, office buildings and other buildings account for 22% of the energy consumption across local authorities which highlights the scope for savings, both financial and environmental.

While the initial focus of the agreement is on the 1,100 lights at City Hall, the framework will also hopefully be used as a template for LED upgrades at the City Council’s other buildings across the city which number at least 20. 

With the scale of the climate change challenge, it’s vital that the Government and public sector lead from the front and this agreement will help our City Council play its part in our transition to a low carbon economy and society.