Civic Centre in Craigavon set to undergo major energy efficiency refurbishment

Ten local authorities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have joined forces for a project designed to demonstrate best practice for reducing energy costs, a news report in the local business media has revealed.

As part of this very interesting initiative, the local authorities have each earmarked five of their most energy hungry buildings to undergo detailed energy audits. Following this audit processes, nine buildings were selected to undergo upgrades to building fabric and building services to reduce the energy consumption.

It is expected that the project works will showcase best practice and the renewable technologies most suited to the local climate to local SME's and homeowners alike.

One of the buildings selected for an energy upgrade is Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre, whose lighting system will be upgraded and made more energy efficient.

Craigavon Borough Council representative of East Border Region Alderman Arnold Hatch, commented: "We have almost completed the new lighting throughout the building and it has made a significant difference for both staff and visitors. Not only is the lighting much brighter but as it is energy efficient it will significantly reduce our overall lighting costs."

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