Site Energy Assessments

Reducing Energy Costs and Carbon Exposure

Irish industrial and commercial facilities face rising energy costs, tightening carbon regulations, and increasing ESG expectations from investors and customers. Understanding your site’s energy performance is the first step toward controlling costs, meeting compliance obligations, and building a credible decarbonisation strategy.

What a Site Energy Assessment Includes

Energy Audits (SEAI-Aligned)

Utility Data Analysis

Load Profiling

HVAC System Evaluation

Compressed Air Systems

Process Heat Recovery

Lighting & Controls Assessment

Compliance & Irish Energy Policy Context

SEAI Energy Audit Obligations – Mandatory energy audits for large enterprises under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive
Ireland’s Climate Action Plan – Alignment with national targets for energy efficiency and carbon reduction
Carbon Taxation Framework – Understanding the financial impact of Ireland’s escalating carbon tax to 2030
ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems – Supporting implementation of structured energy management frameworks
Potential SEAI Grant Supports – Advising on eligibility for Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grant funding for energy efficiency projects

Deliverables

Energy Performance Report Comprehensive report detailing current energy usage, benchmarking against industry norms, and identification of energy-saving opportunities.

ROI Calculations Financial analysis of recommended measures, including payback periods, internal rate of return (IRR), and annual cost savings.

Decarbonisation Roadmap Strategic plan outlining pathways to reduce carbon emissions, including renewable energy integration, electrification of heat, and process optimisation.

CAPEX Prioritisation Plan Prioritised list of investments ranked by cost-effectiveness, enabling phased implementation aligned with budget and operational priorities.

Carbon Reduction Modelling Scenario modelling to project carbon savings from proposed measures, supporting ESG reporting and corporate sustainability commitments.

Beyond Compliance – Strategic Energy Planning

Renewable Energy Integration Feasibility studies for on-site solar PV, wind, biomass, and other renewable technologies to reduce grid dependency and carbon exposure.

Electrification of Heat Assessing the viability of heat pumps, electric boilers, and other technologies to decarbonise thermal processes in line with Ireland’s net-zero targets.

Solar PV Feasibility Technical and financial assessments for rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations, including grid connection, ROI analysis, and SEAI grant eligibility.

Demand-Side Management Optimising energy usage patterns to reduce peak demand charges, improve load factors, and participate in demand response programmes.

Energy Monitoring & Targeting (M&T) Implementing real-time energy monitoring systems to track performance, identify anomalies, and drive continuous improvement.