Essential Insights
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Digital Twin for Net-Zero: Dublin Town and IES are developing a digital twin of Dublin that maps 3,000 buildings to optimize energy use and reduce carbon emissions, supporting the transition to net-zero.
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Detailed Energy Analytics: The model provides business owners with interactive dashboards that analyze building performance, benchmark carbon emissions, and evaluate retrofit scenarios for energy savings.
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Free Energy Audits for SMEs: IES offers free energy audits for eligible SMEs, helping them identify energy waste and providing tailored recommendations for cost-effective improvements.
- Real-Time Data Integration: The IES Live platform enables continuous monitoring of energy performance, allowing building managers to create dynamic decarbonization plans validated by real-time data.
Digital Twin Initiative in Dublin
Dublin Town Business Improvement District collaborates with climate tech organization IES to create a digital twin of Dublin Town. This project maps 3,000 buildings to support the city’s net-zero goals. The initiative represents over 2,000 businesses and provides a comprehensive view of energy consumption and carbon emissions. By doing this, it identifies profitable paths for businesses to transition to net-zero.
Moreover, the digital twin incorporates live operational data and physics-based simulations. It enables users to explore current building performance and benchmark carbon emissions. This blend of data allows for the analysis of energy-intensive properties and testing of various retrofit strategies. As Richard Guiney, chief executive of Dublin Town, stated, this model helps clarify actionable steps for businesses working toward sustainability.
Interactive Dashboards and Support for SMEs
The digital twin features dynamic, interactive dashboards that track progress in real time. These dashboards help verify savings and prevent inefficient operation. They offer stakeholders a financially robust roadmap to climate neutrality while supporting Dublin City Council’s 2030 climate objectives.
IES extends free energy-audit support to eligible small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. This service provides comprehensive assessments, helping companies identify waste and recommend cost-effective measures. By quantifying energy, cost, and carbon savings, IES empowers building owners to prioritize effective strategies.
In addition, IES Live transforms district-wide insights into personalized data for individual assets, reinforcing accountability. By merging live energy feeds with predictive simulations, this integrated platform turns complex building physics into accessible, actionable information. Dublin’s digital twin paves the way for an innovative, sustainable urban landscape.
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