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  • Energy Systems Analysis
  • Building Performance
  • Environmental Science

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  • Ireland relies heavily on gas and oil for residential heating.
  • Government policy mandates a shift towards electric heat pumps.
  • Understanding current heating patterns is vital for grid management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the operational patterns of gas and oil residential heating systems in Ireland.
  • To provide a dataset for analyzing the impact of heating electrification on the electricity grid.
  • To inform grid strengthening priorities.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from nearly 10,000 homes over two years (ending Sept 2021).
  • Monitoring of domestic heating system operation (on/off) and boiler firing in 2-hour intervals.
  • Data categorized by geographical region.

Main Results:

  • Detailed operational data on gas and oil heating systems across Ireland.
  • Insights into user control and boiler activity patterns.
  • Geographical variations in heating system usage.

Conclusions:

  • The dataset serves as a baseline for assessing the impact of heat pump adoption.
  • Informed planning for electricity grid upgrades is necessary to accommodate increased demand.
  • This data can guide the prioritization of grid infrastructure investments.