IES Launches 3D Model of Dublin Town Mapping 3,000 Buildings for Net Zero Transition
IES Launches 3D Model of Dublin Town Mapping 3,000 Buildings for Net Zero Transition
IES has introduced a publicly accessible 3D Urban Energy Model covering the Dublin Town Business Improvement District, bringing over 3,000 city-centre buildings under a unified, data-driven platform.
Commissioned by the Dublin Town Business Improvement District, which represents more than 2,000 businesses across the capital, the digital twin delivers the most detailed analysis to date of energy use, carbon output, and the most profitable paths to achieving net zero.
Constructed using the tech’s urban modelling engine and enhanced by a connected analytics platform and stakeholder portal, the model integrates live operational data from properties with advanced physics-based simulation.
This combination enables users to examine current building efficiency, benchmark operational carbon, identify high energy users, and simulate a range of retrofit options from minor behavioural changes to deep fabric renovations, system upgrades, on-site renewables, and district energy links.
Findings are presented in live, interactive dashboards that monitor ongoing performance, verify savings, and help prevent reversion to inefficient operations.
Ruth Kerrigan, COO at IES, stated, “Working with Dublin Town, we have created a dynamic map of the city centre’s energy landscape. Now, business owners, investors, and policymakers can analyse engineering-grade data in real time to identify retrofit strategies that will cut emissions, lower costs, and safeguard Dublin’s historic core.”
Aligned with Dublin City Council’s 2030 climate targets, this tech company applied decision-support analyses across a spectrum of renovation scenarios, mapping annual savings and phased investments for each building, offering stakeholders a practical, financially secure roadmap to carbon neutrality.
Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, said, “Dublin is committed to strong carbon-reduction targets, but businesses need certainty. This model translates ambition into action, letting every operator chart a pathway to lower costs and emissions.”
To further drive change, IES is providing free energy-audit support to eligible SMEs in the district through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland voucher programme.
Firms with fewer than 250 staff, turnover under €50 million, and annual energy bills over €10,000 can receive an in-depth assessment from IES consultants. This audit includes utility bill analysis, on-site surveys, waste identification, and no/low-cost recommendations, quantifying capital projects and delivering tailored reports outlining energy, cost, and carbon savings per building.
For those seeking implementation, IES Live – the company’s main platform – brings district insights to each property, creating real-time, evidence-based decarbonisation plans. By matching live energy data with predictive models, IES Live forms an integrated solution, converting building physics into actionable data and confirmed results.
With the digital twin in operation and actionable resources available, Dublin’s move toward a sustainable and more competitive city centre is mapped out.
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About IES
IES (Integrated Environmental Solutions) is a global leader in sustainable analytics, simulation, and digital twin technology for the built environment. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, IES has developed cutting-edge modelling engines and analytics platforms that help cities, businesses, and building owners measure, analyse, and reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. Their flagship solutions enable real-time monitoring, predictive simulations, and data-driven decision-making for large-scale urban projects. IES is recognised for delivering digital twins and urban energy models that empower stakeholders to benchmark performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement effective retrofit strategies.
Their work supports both public and private sectors, aligning with ambitious climate and decarbonisation targets, including city-wide net zero goals. Through initiatives like live operational dashboards and free energy audit programmes for SMEs, IES actively accelerates the transition to more energy-efficient, sustainable buildings and resilient urban communities.
About Dublin Town Business Improvement District:
Dublin Town Business Improvement District represents over 2,000 businesses within Dublin city centre, serving as a collective voice for retailers, service providers, hospitality venues, and property owners. The organisation’s mission is to enhance the vibrancy, competitiveness, and sustainability of Dublin’s core commercial area. Dublin Town coordinates public realm improvements, marketing initiatives, events, and collaborative projects designed to attract visitors, support local enterprise, and drive investment.
By commissioning innovative projects such as the 3D Urban Energy Model with IES, Dublin Town demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action, providing member businesses with data-driven resources to lower costs and carbon emissions. The organisation works closely with Dublin City Council and other stakeholders to advance urban regeneration, champion climate targets, and future-proof the city’s commercial heart for long-term prosperity.
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