Councils take step to tackle mid-east carbon footprints

The three local authorities of Meath, Wicklow and Kildare County Councils have come together to address reducing their combined carbon footprints through the formation of the Mid East Energy Unit.

The establishment of the Unit will provide a platform for the three local authorities to work together to bring about measurable climate action mitigation, encourage a culture of energy saving and carbon reduction in the region and, with the SEAI, to provide support services for energy management, awareness, auditing, opportunity identification, and project development and delivery in the region.

Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Nick Killian said described it as a "terrific initiative."

Cllr Tommy Annesley, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, said: “The Energy Unit will progress and deliver agreed public sector energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects in the region of the three Local Authorities. These projects will demonstrate best practice, build capacity for the three local authorities and allow for scalable models for future projects.”