Energy & Retrofit

One of the main aims of the CC SEC is to create a path towards carbon neutrality for Cabra by 2050. To help us achieve this, we hope to share information with members of the community which will help to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, businesses, and community buildings. These measures if completed utilising the grants available from the SEAI and local authority will help to alleviate energy poverty, reduce C02 emissions whilst making Cabra more energy self-sufficient. We have already started this process by completing an Energy Masterplan (EMP) and Register of Opportunities (RoO) with Energy Consultants Ardan Energy Ltd. The Energy Masterplan recently completed March 2023 provides an indication of current energy usage in Cabra and provides ideas about what projects may help to increase sustainable energy generation and improve the energy efficiency of our homes and transport systems. Once suitable projects have been identified with community support, these can then be planned, budgeted, and completed with grant funding from the SEAI.

Mobility & Active Transport

Cabra is in a great location with many excellent public transport links. Safety is an issue on our roads and accessibility for all road and footpath users continues to be an issue. Transport emissions in Ireland account for almost 18% of all our total greenhouse gas emissions. As a group, Connecting Cabra conducted a walking and cycling survey and compiled the results into a report which was presented to DCCs Local Area Committee.

Food Security & Grow It Yourself (GIY)

There are many people in Cabra who grow their own food, and many more who would like to. As a group we recognise the importance of locally grown produce, sustainable growing practices and the physical and mental benefits that can accompany growing food on a community level.

Biodiversity

Circular Economy

The circular economy involves a different approach to how we produce and consume. It involves sharing, repairing, reusing, refurbishing, and finding ways to avoid landfill. There are many people and businesses in Cabra working in a ‘circular’ manner already, such as those who repair shoes, bikes and appliances, those who are refurbishing clothing and furniture, upcycling and those who sell second hand goods. We hope that in the future Cabra will have repair cafes and a ‘library of things’ for our community to share and repair. A resilient, strong community will naturally share more, help one another out and ultimately create less waste!