Key findings from SEAI’s annual publication on ‘Energy in Ireland, 2023’ 👍 👍 -Energy-related emissions were 1.7% lower. -Energy-related emissions were down from heat (-1.0 MtCO2) and electricity generation (-0.2 MtCO2) -Practically all new electricity demand in the last decade has come from the commercial services sector. 👎 👎 -Ireland imported 81.6% of its total primary energy requirement. 85.8% of Ireland’s primary energy requirement came from fossil fuel. -35.6% of energy-related emissions came from heat, 34.3% came from transport, and 30.1% came from electricity generation. ****Heat demand in Ireland for industry accounts for 18.04 TWh or 35.2% of demand in 2022****. Much of this heat comes from imported fossil fuels (circa. 85%). -As Irish industries seeks to become more sustainable under the Climate Action Plan, the electrification of heat offers an alternative to fossil fuels and is technology available now. Electrification will help create a better environment and provide a more economical heat source for business. #eheat #renewableenergy #sustainable #cleanenergy https://lnkd.in/ej9RFRc7
