Energy Audit Commenced 31st October 2012

Management held a meeting with Jacek Lacina, energy co-ordinator with Kerry County Council today from 10am to 2pm. We looked at the S.E.A.I. Energy Map as a way of managing energy in the Aqua Dome.

We zoned the Aqua Dome into 10 different zones and listed all the lights and power points including pumps in each individual zone. This information will provide us with a baseline to evaluate any potential improvements.

Out aim is to create an energy awareness campaign, train staff, seal all the windows, seal all the doors and conduct thermal insulation work.

Aqua Domes initiates a Green Programme for sustainability



Management in the Aqua Dome is about to embark on the "Green Hospitality Awards" process. This program offers a framework for going green and provides support and help to tourism S.M.E.'s to take the plunge and initiative a green sustainable process.

A green team has been assigned in the Aqua Dome to deal with all new green initiatives. Duty Manager / Technical Manager Niall Harkin will spear head the process, with support from Duty Managers Noel McCord and Sean McCord, Centre Manager Mags O'Sullivan and all the staff in the Aqua Dome.

The Aqua Domes Green Mission Statement is to reduce its energy costs and carbon footprint while at the same time increase awareness in the environmental, economic and social impact of operations.

Each green initiative will involve planning, implementation and evaluation and through this blog we hope to inform the public of the efforts that are being made and the results that are being realised.

We also hope to create a green mentality and awareness with the general public to ensure a sustainable future for all.

This project is being co-ordinated by Jacek Lacina BScMScEng MIEI, Energy Auditor for KCC, contact: jacek.lacina@gmail.com 087 69 21 646. Jacek is providing technical know-how and SEAI Energy Map framework for this energy savings initiative.

Keep a weekly eye on this blog to track progress!