The Mill Shopping Centre – Energy Improvement Pathway Report

We’re proud to share that we have completed a strategic Energy Improvement Pathway report for The Mill Shopping Centre, developed with the assistance of the SEAI EXEED Programme, with 𝟱𝟬% 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 to support the commissioning of the report.

The report sets out a clear roadmap to 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, reduce energy consumption, and enhance the BER rating of the common areas from 𝗗𝟮 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝟯 through a structured, phased approach.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

✅ 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟭 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆-𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.
✅ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝗮𝘀-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
✅ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 (𝗕𝗘𝗠𝗦).
✅ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗸𝗪𝗽 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗩 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆.
✅ 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀.

When implemented, these measures could deliver a 𝟳𝟱% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, significant operational savings, and a more resilient, sustainable future for the centre, its occupiers, and the wider community.

The development of this report demonstrates how 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, supported by SEAI’s EXEED funding framework, can transform existing retail assets into efficient, low-carbon buildings — creating long-term value for owners and occupiers alike.

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲.

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞

Over the past six months, the team at The Square Tallaght has achieved consistent month-on-month reductions in electricity consumption. This has resulted in over 70,000 kWh saved and more than 18 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided. 🌍

📉 This outstanding performance reflects a proactive and data-driven approach to energy management.

At Evia, we’ve been proud to support the Centre Management team, Eagle Street Partners, and Bannon in reviewing energy trends, identifying opportunities for reduction, and making informed, strategic decisions.

📉 The results speak for themselves – reduced energy use, measurable cost savings, and meaningful progress toward long-term sustainability goals.

👏 Well done to everyone involved 👏

Meter Installation

✅ Another successful meter installation complete – this time using a Wattwatchers – Digital Energy device paired with a high-gain antenna to ensure reliable data capture onsite.

🔌 The device integrates seamlessly into the existing electricity distribution board, allowing us to monitor energy consumption in real time without disrupting operations.

📊 Once installed, the hardware captures detailed electricity usage data and transmits it directly to our 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 platform, enabling smarter, data-led decision making to improve performance and reduce energy waste.

With each install, we’re gaining deeper insight into building performance and energy consumption.

Workshop: SEAI EXEED Certified Grant Scheme

Members of the Evia team attended an SEAI-hosted online workshop this morning focused on the EXEED Grant Programme. This grant supports organisations in delivering excellence in energy-efficient design and implementation, helping unlock significant long-term savings across commercial assets.

The session provided valuable insight into the key components of a successful EXEED project, including:

✔️ The Project Execution Plan

✔️ The Energy Balance Study

✔️ The Challenge and Analyse Process

✔️ The Register of Energy Savings

These workshops are a great opportunity to engage directly with the EXEED team and gain a clearer understanding of the templates and processes that support the efficient review and approval of grant funding.

Our participation ensures we remain aligned with best practice, enabling us to support clients in accessing SEAI funding and delivering energy efficiency projects that are technically robust, commercially viable, and fully integrated with broader asset management strategies.

If you’re considering applying for EXEED funding or would like to explore its potential for your project, we’d be happy to support you.

Morgan James DanielaContreras

 

Welcome to the Team Daniela Contreras

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞!🌟

We’re delighted to announce that Daniela Contreras has joined the Evia team as a Building Energy Performance Consultant.

Daniela is a qualified Industrial Engineer with an MSc in Industrial Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management. She brings hands-on experience in delivering retrofit and energy efficiency projects across both Ireland and Spain. Her background spans the full lifecycle of deep retrofit projects, photovoltaic solar system design, EV charging infrastructure, and energy auditing for a wide range of asset types.

With a data-driven mindset, strong technical expertise, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, Daniela is a fantastic addition to our growing team. Her appointment further strengthens our ability to deliver practical, measurable, and strategic sustainability improvements across our clients’ portfolios.

Welcome to the team, Daniela!

2025 Charity Partnership – Seal Rescue Ireland

We are proud to announce that Seal Rescue Ireland is one of our charity partners for 2025. Their outstanding work involves rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured or stranded seals along Ireland’s coastline, while also raising crucial awareness about ocean conservation.

Last Friday, Adam Merriman and Morgan James visited Seal Rescue Ireland to meet the dedicated team and see the pool that we proudly sponsored. During their visit, they also had the pleasure of meeting Sunny (also known as Sun Star), our adopted seal.

Sunny was rescued on 7th January from Clare Island Beach in County Mayo. At the time of his rescue, he was extremely underweight—only 17kg—and was congested with several minor injuries on his back flippers and head. Thanks to the expert care provided by Seal Rescue Ireland, Sunny is now thriving and is scheduled to be released in the coming weeks.

Seal Rescue Ireland’s commitment to seal care and education is commendable. Their dedicated work not only safeguards these amazing creatures but also provides communities with valuable insights into marine conservation.

We look forward to supporting Seal Rescue Ireland in 2025 and beyond! To learn more about their vital work and discover how you can get involved, please visit their website at www.sealrescueireland.org

𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸

We’re proud to share the success of a recently completed Energy Improvement Pathway project at Naas Retail Park. This project focused on upgrading the common area lighting system to a 100% LED lighting setup as part of a revised lighting strategy. The initiative delivered substantial energy savings, enhanced lighting levels across key areas, and significantly improved the customer journey by creating a safer, more inviting environment.

🔑 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

• 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Leveraged insights from our energy monitoring platform to develop a strategy that reduced energy consumption and enabled informed, data-driven decisions.
• 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Achieved an approximate 37% reduction in electricity demand, tracking at approximately 4,300 kWh of energy savings for January compared to the previous year.
• 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Developed a lighting controls strategy using data from the Evia Insights platform. Installed timer controls and override switches to optimise energy usage while maintaining essential security lighting during off-peak hours.
• 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: LED units improved visibility across key areas, including the main carpark, service yards, and walkways. Additionally, new feature lighting along the central walkway created a safe and inviting route from the car park to the retail units.
• 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Restored façade lighting to its original design with upgraded fittings, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. Improved occupier signage visibility further strengthened brand presence.

This project aligns with the Retail Park Owners, Asset Managers, and Property Managers’ dedication to energy efficiency. By creating a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment, the initiative has reduced energy consumption, minimised maintenance needs, and extended the lighting system’s operational lifespan.

🚀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀:

· Secured energy credits, validating the project’s financial and environmental benefits.
· Delivered on time and within budget.
· Enhanced the experience for owners, occupiers, customers, and visitors.
· Reduced operational costs and environmental footprint.
We extend our thanks to Sigma Retail Partners and Bannon for their invaluable support and collaboration throughout this project.

Irish Green Building Council Event 2024

Our Managing Director, Adam Merriman, and Morgan James were delighted to attend this event hosted by the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC).

This event was a call to action for policymakers to prioritise sustainable construction practices while addressing issues around cost of living, nature, and climate. By focusing on green and sustainable building, we can transform residential spaces across Ireland into healthier, low-carbon environments, supporting both climate goals and an improved quality of life.

The IGBC presented a comprehensive policy framework, urging politicians to implement strategies that drive greener renovations, support energy efficiency, and promote buildings with lower environmental impacts.

The IGBC policy closely aligns with our commitment to advancing our clients’ ESG objectives through measurable, efficient, and cost-effective strategies.

Many thanks to Irish Green Building Council and Ellen McElligott Gill, MPA for organising the event, and Philip Lee LLP for hosting.

Photo taken from: IGBC

Proud Sponsor of the Newcastle Duathlon Community Day 2024

We’re delighted to have supported this year’s Newcastle Duathlon Community Day in Co. Wicklow! The event has become a key date in the local calendar, bringing together the local community for a fantastic day of activity, camaraderie, and giving back.

The funds raised from the event will make a meaningful impact, supporting several vital local organisations, including the Newcastle GAA Club and Newcastle First Responders. Their work is essential to the community’s health, safety, and well-being, and we’re happy to play a role in helping these organisations continue their invaluable efforts.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, from the dedicated participants to the incredible volunteers who made it all happen.

Energy Efficiency in action at Naas Retail Park

Energy Efficiency in action at Naas Retail Park!

Here’s a snapshot from our energy monitoring platform, showing live 5-minute interval data as we test our revised lighting strategy for the park. We’re already seeing promising results, with a 153 kWh reduction in energy consumption from 12:00 midnight to 6:30 am.

This real-time data enables us to measure the value of the initiatives and validate the energy savings achieved. It also allows us to fine-tune our approach to optimising energy performance and minimising unnecessary energy use.

This project is set to complete this week, and we look forward to sharing a full case study on our approach and results.