5 REDUCING RESIDENTIAL CARBoN EMISSIoNS …
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The TEA engaged with a range of stakeholders in the public and
voluntary sector, including householders living in social housing,
designers and implementers of social housing, and local authorities that are responsible for the management of social housing in
Ireland. The project used several dissemination techniques including training sessions, information provided on the project website,
telephone interactions, information stands at Local Authority events
and site visits.
Methods for Intervention
SHARE Forums were set up for each of the eight countries involved
to promote good practices and encourage the sharing of experiences.
Forums included social housing providers, residents, local authorities,
energy providers, building and services contractors, and a variety of
specialists working within the sector. Training sessions were undertaken with both the householders and those that are responsible for
managing, designing and building social housing. Awareness and
advice plans on existing materials and good practices for each participating country were produced and a series of case studies covering the
Forums training and awareness campaigns were made available on the
project website.
The TEA were responsible for the training sessions in Ireland and
concentrated on providing information related to insulation, more
energy efficient central heating systems, optimised heating controls,
smart metering equipment and renewable technologies where appropriate. Householders were required to attend the training workshops
and then attempt to implement some of the recommendations to
reduce their energy use and lower energy costs. To assist householders,
the project involved face-to-face visits at participants’ homes and provided needs-based tailored information and supports (Heiskanen et al.
2018). The SHARE Forums identified some key areas that tenants typically have problems with including understanding energy bills, efficient
use of heating and hot water controls, and awareness and management
of energy related to electrical appliances and lighting. other key areas
particularly relevant to Ireland included ventilation and condensation,
draught proofing, insulation, fuel poverty, options for home heating,
renewable energy options, and grants and assistance.
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The TEA engaged with a range of stakeholders in the public and
voluntary sector, including householders living in social housing,
designers and implementers of social housing, and local authorities that are responsible for the management of social housing in
Ireland. The project used several dissemination techniques including training sessions, information provided on the project website,
telephone interactions, information stands at Local Authority events
and site visits.
Methods for Intervention
SHARE Forums were set up for each of the eight countries involved
to promote good practices and encourage the sharing of experiences.
Forums included social housing providers, residents, local authorities,
energy providers, building and services contractors, and a variety of
specialists working within the sector. Training sessions were undertaken with both the householders and those that are responsible for
managing, designing and building social housing. Awareness and
advice plans on existing materials and good practices for each participating country were produced and a series of case studies covering the
Forums training and awareness campaigns were made available on the
project website.
The TEA were responsible for the training sessions in Ireland and
concentrated on providing information related to insulation, more
energy efficient central heating systems, optimised heating controls,
smart metering equipment and renewable technologies where appropriate. Householders were required to attend the training workshops
and then attempt to implement some of the recommendations to
reduce their energy use and lower energy costs. To assist householders,
the project involved face-to-face visits at participants’ homes and provided needs-based tailored information and supports (Heiskanen et al.
2018). The SHARE Forums identified some key areas that tenants typically have problems with including understanding energy bills, efficient
use of heating and hot water controls, and awareness and management
of energy related to electrical appliances and lighting. other key areas
particularly relevant to Ireland included ventilation and condensation,
draught proofing, insulation, fuel poverty, options for home heating,
renewable energy options, and grants and assistance.