The National Museum of Ireland has been shortlisted for an SEAI Energy Award 2024 for significantly reducing natural gas usage, electricity consumption and CO2 emissions in 2023 and 2024.
The SEAI Energy Awards, now in their 21st year, showcase excellence in sustainable energy. They continue to highlight energy innovation across Ireland today.
(Watch: Highlights from the SEAI Energy Awards 2023)
The National Museum has been shortlisted in the 'Sustainability via Digital Technologies in Construction and Buildings' category.
The category rewards organisations that have demonstrated achievements in the use of digital technology to reduce the carbon emissions of a building.
The National Museum used digital technology to enhance energy efficiency, achieving a 32% reduction in natural gas usage, a 12% reduction in electricity consumption, and a 28% decrease in CO2 emissions within just 18 months.
Outlining the awards finalists for 2024, the SEAI stated:
The Museum implemented an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) based Energy Monitoring System transforming its approach to energy management. It has identified over 100 energy-saving opportunities with minimal capital investment.
This digital transformation offers a cost-effective solution for ongoing energy monitoring. It also fosters greater engagement and awareness among staff and management. The success of this initiative has increased participation in NMI's Green Team boosting their Climate Action Roadmap.
NMI's efforts serve as a model for other public bodies by showcasing how digital innovation can drive substantial energy savings and can help mobilise stakeholders and support Ireland's sustainability goals.
The winners in each category will be announced on Friday, 15 November 2024.