ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING AND
STREET LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
Reducing local authorities’:
Creating:
Energy and maintenance costs
Safer streets
Carbon footprint
Happier communities
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
Ireland
We are Airtricity Utility Solutions
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A leading street lighting contractor and electrical service provider in Ireland.
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Responsible for the maintenance of over 250,000 street lights across the Republic of
Ireland.
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Owned by SSE plc and formed in December 2009 following the acquisition of ESB
Contracts Limited (ESBC).
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Committed to delivering a quality and value for money service to Ireland’s local
authorities and the communities that we serve, and to ensuring that projects are
managed to the highest possible service, safety and excellence standards.
Strength in numbers
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Part of SSE, a FTSE top 50 company
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SSE maintains 1.5M street lights in UK and Ireland
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Committed to investing in emerging technologies
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Supporting Ireland’s fastest growing energy company
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Largest Republic of Ireland street lighting company
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Largest fleet of insulated vehicles for the maintenance of network poles
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Supporting communities with a network of local employees
Our values
Airtricity Utility Solutions is built upon a strong set of Core Values and is renowned for
delivering high quality installation and maintenance projects across a diverse range of
services for all customers.
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Safety
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Service
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Efficiency
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Sustainability
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Excellence
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Teamwork
Core services
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Core services
Comprehensive solutions
Airtricity Utility Solutions provide full in-house design, estimating, consultancy and project
management services for each of the following activities:
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Industrial lighting
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Term maintenance contracts
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Sports floodlighting
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Design
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Intelligent lighting control
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New lighting schemes
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Electrical compliance testing
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Amenity lighting
Our customers
We have a wide customer base in the public, commercial, industrial and domestic market sectors.
Airtricity Utility Solutions is experienced in working in collaborative partnership arrangements
with our customers and we can work with you to find the best arrangement to suit your specific
requirements.
Holiday home companies
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Udaras na Gaeltachta
Ferry operators
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Property management companies
Sports stadia
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Waterways Ireland
Universities
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Financial institutions
Hospitals
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Private developers
Parish and community councils and groups
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Local authorities
CAVAN
Portlaoise
Dublin
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Galway
Limerick
KILKENNY
Cork
Investment and resources
Investment in the latest street lighting and remote monitoring technologies promotes energy
efficiency and helps us to reduce carbon emissions for our customers.
Our eight regional offices throughout the Republic of Ireland, employing over 100 staff, enables us
to operate and administer contracts locally. Airtricity Utility Solutions operates a technologically
advanced fleet of over 50 vehicles. Our patrol vans are equipped with state of the art GPS systems.
In addition, all non-office based staff operate handheld devices linked to our FM electronic database
management system, which provides real-time information and ensures swift response times.
Our staff, both management and electricians, have many years experience in the street lighting
maintenance field with the majority having joined Airtricity Utility Solutions from ESB Contracts. Our
electricians are all are live line trained and approved by the Electricity Supply Board, allowing full
maintenance and upgrade of network poles and public lighting.
Commitment to education and training allows us to maximise on staff capabilities to carry out work
in a wide range of environments. We continually strive to strengthen our position by investing in new
skills. All staff are required to attend rolling training sessions each year, ensuring each employee is
equipped with the information and ability to provide a safe and efficient service to our customers.
Expertise, experience and strength
Built on strong foundations of expertise, we are accredited to all the relevant trade and safety
organisations and RECI and IOSH.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of SSE, Airtricity Utility Solutions enjoys the backing of a leading
energy company at the forefront of research and development in providing local government,
businesses and homes with sustainable solutions for energy.
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Public lighting
maintenance
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Public lighting
maintenance
Old poor lighting conditions
After lighting replacement
At Airtricity Utility Solutions, we are responsible for the maintenance of over 250,000 street lights
across the Republic of Ireland. We are committed to delivering the highest safety, service and
excellence standards in public lighting to both local authorities and private customers across the
county and the communities they represent.
Our strong and well managed relationships with our suppliers allows us to deliver a quality and
affordable service to our customers.
Services included under our maintenance contracts are:
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Maintenance and repair
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Installation
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Call handling and fault reporting
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Database management
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Cable fault finding
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Patrolling
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Lamp recycling
Street Lighting
Faultline
1850 372 772
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Innovative cost saving devices
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In depth GPS asset survey
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Stock management
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Traffic management
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Civil work
With a nationwide network of local offices, we can instigate and develop a comprehensive
maintenance programme of any size. We also understand the importance of using local suppliers
and labour force wherever possible. Combined with our experience on multiple street lighting
projects, we ensure all our staff are well trained to provide you with the highest standards of service
you expect.
In-house database management system
We have a fully tried and tested specialist lighting database management system. This in-house
system logs all faults, patrol and maintenance details. Notification of required repairs are sent to the
electrician’s handheld device and progress is tracked through to completion.
This valuable resource also provides detailed records of lamp repairs dates and/or outages for
customer health and safety requirements. Monthly customer reports detail repairs completed,
reasons for any overdue faults, patrols completed, and any asset additions or deletions.
Benefits
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In-house system
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Full asset management
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Fault logging
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Repair records
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Customer reports
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Online web access
Patrolling
We provide a GPS Tracking System for operatives working on our maintenance contracts. This
drives efficiencies and provides comprehensive patrolling reports. Customers also benefit from a
transparent service and have online access to their reports.
How the system works:
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Each patroller is issued with a state of the art satellite navigation system
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Pre-programmed patrol routes maximise efficiency and productivity
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Up to date mapping available to ensure accuracy when patrolling
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Online real time tracking and recording system allows full visibility of patrolling service
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New Installations
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New lighting
installations
In addition to regular maintenance contracts, Airtricity Utility Solutions carry out bespoke project
works ranging in value from €1,000 to €400,000 covering all aspects of lighting services.
Our services provide you with:
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Lighting design
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Experienced staff
PSDP / PSCS
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Intelligent lighting management system Mayflower Complete Lighting Control
Installation and civil work
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Sourcing and supply of materials
Examples of project experience
Customers
Project
Requirement
Clare County Council
Ennis N85 relief road public lighting project
Installed 86 lights with trimming and
civils work
Cork County Council
Clonakilty town
Town square public lighting upgrade
Cork City Council
Sundays Well
Public lighting upgrade
Donegal County Council and SIE
Annagry LED village upgrade
Installed LED lights to complete village
Galway County Council
Tynagh decorative public lighting
Local regeneration lighting upgrade
Leitrim County Council
Manorhamilton town traffic calming
Install pedestrian crossing
Limerick City Council
Civic offices environs
Public lighting civic space and
refurbishment
Limerick City Council
Thomond Bridge
Decorative public street lighting
North Tipperary County Council
Various towns and villages
Upgrading of public lighting systems
Sacyr/Somague Joint Venture
Carrickmines Park and Ride
Installed 80 new lights
Waterford County Council
Lismore
Street lighting refurbishment
Sports lighting
Flood lighting plays a significant role in the energy management of a stadium or sports venue.
Airtricity Utility Solutions supplies state of the art energy efficient lighting systems which give
guaranteed light levels for 5000 hours. As with all our projects, safe working is paramount, and
working at height brings particular risks which must be carefully managed. Coupled with our
exceptional after-sales service, inclusive parts and labour warranties, you will benefit from value for
money and energy efficient lighting systems.
Sports stadium project examples
Lourdes Athletics
Stadium, Drogheda
Baltinglass GAA Club
Portarlington GAA Club
Kildare RFC
Austin Stacks Park,
Tralee
St. Joseph's GAA Club,
Stradbally
Gracefield GAA Club
Naas RFC
Portlaoise GAA Club
Craanford GAA Club
Kildavin GAA Club
Marley Park Sporting
Facility
Intelligent lighting controls
A new era in lighting infrastructure control and monitoring is giving local authorities total dynamic
management of street lighting levels. New technology provides opportunities for saving energy by
dimming where it is practical, whilst also improving lighting quality in areas of increased night time
activity.
Raising white lighting levels at these times improves safety for pedestrians and road users.
Increased levels of white lighting using LED lanterns aids traffic movement and CCTV monitoring,
whilst keeping energy use and carbon emissions to a minimum.
Airtricity Utility Solutions can install Mayflower Complete Lighting Control Central Management
System (CMS) which allows individual street lights to be monitored, switched and light output
dynamically controlled.
Mayflower is quick and easy to install: Visit www.mayflowercontrol.com for more information.
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Electrical safety
testing
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Electrical safety testing
Why safety testing is important
Neglecting faulty electrical equipment and your building’s fixed wiring could result in injury, damage
to your building, lost income and fines if found in breach of your statutory legal responsibilities. In
the worst case scenario it could invalidate your insurance claims and even put you out of business.
As an employer you have a legal responsibility to protect the health and safety of your staff and other
people, as defined in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. A system of regular electrical
safety testing in line with current legislative guidance notes not only provides evidence that you are
managing your risks responsibly, it is often a compulsory element of the terms of your insurance
policy.
We have a proven track record for delivering a professional, high quality and cost effective testing
service for all types of electrical appliance and installations:
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Fixed Equipment Testing
Comprehensive Electrical Systems
Logbook report
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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Access to online reports
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Schematic and As Built Drawings
Emergency Lighting Testing
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Fixed Wiring Inspection and Test
Free Reminder service so you will know
when your testing is due
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Thermal Imaging Surveys
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Energy Efficiency Reports
Portable appliance testing
The recommended frequency for portable appliance inspection and testing varies from three monthly
upwards and is dependant upon the type of equipment, the environment and the nature of the work
activity carried out at your premises.
We will assess your testing frequency and provide a free quotation for testing all your equipment, so
you have confidence you are demonstrating adequate duty of care for your staff.
Once our qualified operatives have tested your electrical appliances, each item is labelled with a
unique identification number that is used as a reference within your equipment register. The labels
are barcoded and colour coded which enables you to easily identify any appliances that fall outside of
their test date.
Fixed wiring inspection and test
Airtricity Utility Solutions will carry out an inspection and test of your fixed wiring in accordance with
the guidelines laid down within the ETCI National Rules for Electrical Installations, Fourth Edition
ET101:2008 and other relevant legislative guidance notes. Recommended frequencies for testing
generally range from annually to five yearly and are dependant upon the nature of your business, as
well as the age and the condition of the installation.
After the fixed wiring inspection we will provide you with an independent condition report that
identifies deviations from the current regulations. Any danger areas requiring immediate action
will be highlighted to you on-site by our fully qualified electricians, who will also issue you with an
‘Urgent Defect Report.’ Our national network of local offices can then assist you in carrying out any
remedial works if required.
Thermal imaging
Thermal imaging surveys can identify components which are breaking down, hot spots in electrical
distribution systems and areas where heat is being lost from buildings. Our service is non intrusive
and an ideal way of carrying out electrical safety inspections as part of your routine maintenance and
condition monitoring requirements. Producing photographic evidence which identifies these defects
can also reduce unplanned maintenance charges.
Finding a loose connection or potentially overloaded component in your electrical switchgear can
also prevent the risk of fire that may not always be detected by a visual inspection.
Thermography is now recognised by the IEE Wiring Regulations (Guidance Note 3) as a valued
addition to regular inspection and testing.
Energy Efficiency Reports
Using state of the art equipment, our energy efficiency monitoring service assesses the way
electricity is consumed within a specific building or site and gives you a graphical indication of your
energy consumption. By monitoring your energy pattern, typically over a 7 day period, our report
will identify if energy is being wasted, whether there is poor power factor and any phase current
imbalances. An energy efficiency report provides the evidence to enable you to take action to reduce
your carbon levels and potentially save money on your energy bills.
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Environment, Safety
and Quality
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Our approach
Safety comes first
Our number one core value at Airtricity Utility Solutions is Safety. All our staff are signed onto their
Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities, and are given instruction on legislation and best
practice procedures appropriate for their work.
The Airtricity Utility Solutions code of practice is based upon risk assessment of all tasks to ensure
that safe working practices are adopted. On all our projects we utilise the following:
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Daily risk assessments
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Regular on-site safety audits
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Use of full range of personal protective equipment
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Hazards and risks controlled at work site
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30 minute incident reporting system
ISO accreditations
All our lighting services operational offices are fully accredited with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
ensuring a consistent approach to quality and environmental standards throughout the company.
Backed by the significant corporate resources of our parent company SSE, we have robust policies
and procedures which support the high standards of workmanship you expect from our electricians
and engineers.
Duty to care for the environment
Our duty to care for and protect the environment begins before we start any job. As part of our
stringent risk assessment procedures, we identify environmental impacts of our operations and
either remove hazards, or put control measures in place to minimise any environmental impact.
Waste minimisation is preventing and reducing waste at source through the efficient use of raw
materials, energy and water. Our procurement process duly reflects this and we consult with our
carefully selected supply chain to benefit from their knowledge and experience. The results are cost
savings which are achieved without impacting quality.
We recycle all electrical equipment, lamps and metal within and outside the WEEE directive,
and continually strive to identify other waste streams that can be recycled to the same exacting
standards.
Supporting local communities
With eight offices in the Republic of Ireland and over 100 staff, we provide national coverage, using
local service. Our Community at Heart Programme encourages each employee to spend time each
year supporting a local community volunteering project.
Combining the strength of a large, financially secure company with a ‘local approach’, our business
can help sustain the economic vibrancy of your business and your community.
An on-going commitment to continuous improvement is helping to progress the group towards our
mission objective, to be: “The best electrical contractor in Ireland”.
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LIGHTING UP
Ireland
Our Offices
Eight regional offices
throughout the Republic of
Ireland, with over 100 staff
enables us to operate and
administer contracts locally.
Each office is managed
by a senior Contracts
Manager with appropriate
locally based supervisors,
operatives and clerical
support staff.
Dublin (head office)
5B Besser Drive, Clondalkin Industrial Estate, Dublin 22
01 4673889
Cavan
049 9526819
16-925-0 (02/13)
01 4673881
Cork
021 4520135
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Galway
091 483193
Kilkenny
056 7723739
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Limerick
061 358253
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