Claremorris and Western District Energy Co-Op
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Carbon Footprint
The Claremorris Carbon Footprint is currently estimated at 28, 150 Metric Toones CO2/Year
Target Reduction
It is envisaged that Claremorris will reduce carbon emmisions by 25% by 2020
Technology
The Co-Operative have worked on position itself in the front of the technology development
Our Vision
Claremorris Energy Co-op aims to deliver community benefits by generating renewable energy for the community by the community enabling local decarbonisation—reducing costs/emissions, for the future generations of Claremorris and surrounding areas. The Claremorris Co-Op prioritizes fair access, clear communication, and aims to reduce the carbon foot print of the town by 25% by 2030.
Mayo County Council signed a contract for approximately €2.5 million with Joe Reilly Plant Hire Ltd on Monday, November 10th, for the Claremorris Historic Landfill Remediation Project.
The work to complete the remediation will take 44 weeks and is funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), with consultant engineers Fehily Timoney overseeing the project.
Historically the site operated as a landfill, accepting municipal waste from 1982 to March 1996, and upon completion the landfill will be capped to the recommended Environmental Protection Agency requirements. This will reduce the environmental risks from the site and when completed it will be ready to be handed over to the Claremorris and Western District Energy Co-operative, who have worked tirelessly on a voluntary basis to progress this issue for the development of a 5MW community solar farm project.
Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Sean Carey, said: “This is a good day for the people and town of Claremorris and the entire county. When this project is completed, it will reduce environmental risk associated with the historic landfill site and will have a positive impact on the surrounding environment.”
John Condon, Deputy Chief Executive of Mayo County Council, added: “Mayo County Council is committed to ensuring that the highest of standards are applied when it comes to ensuring all environmental regulations are complied with. This remediation project is another demonstration of Mayo County Council living up to these commitments and ensuring improved ground and groundwater quality underlying the site, improved water quality at receiving surface water bodies and improved ambient air quality in the vicinity of the site.”
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The Claremorris and Western District Energy Co-op is demonstrating how local communities can play a leading role in Ireland's transition to clean energy.
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