Energy Policy Statement
Wexford County Council is committed to achieving targets of 50% improvements in energy efficiency and 51% reduction in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
These commitments are outlined in a range of national and EU programmes and shall be achieved by Wexford County Council:
- Complying with all legal requirements and other requirements relating to energy as outlined in the programme for government;
- Adopting a continual improvement approach to energy performance and the Energy Management System within the Council;
- Providing the necessary resources and information to staff (and where relevant the public) to achieve these objectives and energy targets;
- Procuring energy efficient products and services that impact positively on energy performance;
- Embedding a design-led approach that considers energy performance as a key metric across services and projects;
- Supporting the development of renewable energy technology, and,
- Adhering to the National Climate Change Policy.