Upgrading lighting to high-efficiency LEDs throughout the nursing homes is expected to deliver annual electricity savings of 308,892 kWh and reduce energy costs by €127,305. This measure will also cut carbon emissions by 98.48 tonnes per year, while enhancing lighting quality and reducing maintenance requirements across all sites.
Case Study: How Mowlam Healthcare Cut Energy Costs Across 32 Nursing Homes
Mowlam Healthcare Case Study Overview
Powering Change: How Mowlam Healthcare Cut Energy Costs Across 32 Nursing Homes. Achieving €1.3M in Grant Funding and Saving €1.3M Annually on their energy bills.
Celtic Dynamics was tasked by Mowlam Healthcare’s management team to identify energy savings and secure grant funding. Through detailed energy audits, Celtic Dynamics identified annual cost savings of €1,331,534 and €1,313,172 in eligible grant funding to support implementation.
By investing in energy efficiency, Mowlam positions itself as a forward-thinking leader in the Irish healthcare space, aligning with national and EU sustainability goals and enhancing its reputation among regulators, funders, and residents’ families. Download the one page report here.
Key Achievements
10Mil
kWh Annual Energy Savings
Energy Savings Achieved
The energy savings of 10,252,637kWh were achieved through conducting energy audits at each site and implementing energy upgrades identified at each site. Our Group Rollout Energy Audit is designed for businesses with multiple sites, ensuring each location operates at peak energy efficiency while achieving cohesive, company-wide energy savings.
€1.3Mil
Annual Cost Savings
Additional Benefits
Energy Audits provide useful information on the building and allows for the company to make better decisions about their energy usage and ROI. Through detailed energy audits, Celtic Dynamics identified annual cost savings of €1,331,534.
2277T
Annual CO₂e savings
Successful Upgrades
Several energy efficiency measures were successfully implemented, including Solar PV installations, heat pump upgrades, LED lighting retrofits, lowered domestic hot water (DHW) temperatures, wall and roof insulation, and window replacements. Together, these upgrades significantly improved Mowlam Healthcare’s overall energy performance, resulting in total savings of 2,277.64 tonnes of CO₂.
€1.3Mil
Grant Funding
Identifying Funds
Celtic Dynamics identified €1,313,172 in eligible grant funding to support implementation across Mowlam Healthcare’s 32 nusing homes.
Celtic Dynamics specialises in applying and securing energy grants for projects. Our Grants Service is tailored to guide you through the specific documentation, assessments, and procedures required to qualify for funding.
109k
CO₂ Equivalent
Trees Planted
The combined annual carbon savings achieved across Mowlam Healthcare’s 32 nursing homes are equivalent to planting 109,343 trees. This represents a substantial environmental impact, highlighting the scale and effectiveness of the energy efficiency measures implemented across the group.
Key Energy Solutions
Solar PV Installations
The planned installation of solar PV systems across the company’s nursing homes is expected to generate 2,561,288 kWh of clean electricity annually, resulting in projected energy cost savings of €1,001,165 and a reduction of 823.80 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. By offsetting grid electricity with on-site renewable generation, these systems will play a key role in advancing the company’s carbon neutrality goals while strengthening long-term energy resilience.
Heat Pump Upgrades
The rollout of modern heat pump technology is anticipated to significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption for heating, resulting in annual energy savings of 6,206,359 kWh and a carbon reduction of 1,062.36 tonnes of CO₂. While electrical demand will increase, the overall impact will be a substantial decrease in emissions, supporting the company’s commitment to sustainable operations and progress towards net-zero targets.
LED Lighting Retrofits
Lowering DHW Temperatures
Optimising domestic hot water temperatures is projected to save 872,760 kWh of thermal energy and €90,164 annually, with a corresponding reduction of 199.38 tonnes of CO₂. This simple control measure will help lower operational costs and the overall carbon footprint without compromising resident comfort or safety.
Other Solutions
Wall and Roof Insulation: Investments in wall and roof insulation are expected to yield significant thermal energy savings of 3,122,022 kWh per year, resulting in €261,641 in cost reductions and 715.88 tonnes less CO₂ emitted. Improved insulation will enhance building comfort, reduce heating demand, and support further gains from electrification measures.
Window Replacement: Replacing older windows with high-performance glazing is projected to deliver the largest single-site thermal savings, conserving 7,076,643 kWh of heat energy annually. This upgrade is expected to save €488,057 and reduce carbon emissions by 1,622.67 tonnes, while improving airtightness and year-round comfort for residents.
Together, these solutions are expected to drive major reductions in energy use, costs, and carbon emissions, positioning the company’s nursing homes as leaders in sustainability and energy management.
Services Provided
Our Process: Conduct Energy Audit, Identify savings and Implement Energy Measures. Each project is unique and requires a tailored approach. Here are some of the services we provided on this project.
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