ESB and the Irish Heritage Trust have announced plans to transform No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower into a museum.

Pending the necessary approvals, the project aims to create an engaging heritage visitor attraction in Dublin's South Georgian Core, within the authentic setting of a Georgian residential house.

The refurbishment of Nos. 12 and 29 will be designed by a Grade 1 Conservation Architect and will showcase how energy efficiency can be improved in similar historic buildings while respecting the protected status of the houses.

Commenting on the development, Paul Smith, ESB's Executive Director of Engineering and Major Projects, said: "ESB has a longstanding presence on Fitzwilliam Street Lower which we very much value. Our new award-winning head office has been designed by Grafton Architects/OMP Architects to be respectful of its Georgian surroundings and one of the most energy efficient office buildings in the country. The Irish Heritage Trust has a strong track record in preserving, celebrating and animating Irish heritage and culture. ESB is pleased to partner with the Trust in the development of an exciting new museum at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street that will showcase Georgian Dublin and technological development in domestic life over 200 years."

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"Since its formation in 2006 the Irish Heritage Trust has successfully collaborated with a wide variety of partners – public and private sector, to ensure that the special heritage properties in our care are conserved, nurtured, developed and shared for future generations. We are delighted to be the partner of choice for ESB on bringing to life this historically significant Georgian building, using best conservation practice," said Anne O’Donoghue, CEO of the Irish Heritage Trust. "We look forward to developing an immersive visitor experience for this building, and we welcome the opportunity to connect people to its history through innovative and imaginative interpretation as well as education, events and volunteering whilst ensuring all works are completed in a sustainable manner."