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HERU hailed as the new hero in the fight against plastics pollution and global warming

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A major weapon in the worldwide campaign against plastics pollution and global warming, HERU, has proven to be the ultimate cleaner environment warrior, a new independent scrutiny report has revealed.  The HERU, which is backed by major boiler manufacturer BAXI, is the least impactful option in contributing to global warming compared to traditional resource collection methods. According to the World Wildlife Fund, … Read more

Climate talks end with baby steps when we need a giant leap

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Communities and campaigners now leading the transformation as “leaders” trail The COP24 climate summit came to an end this weekend, and it is clear that governments have failed to adequately respond to the catastrophic impacts of climate change that were highlighted in October’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report. That landmark report stated we need to … Read more

Public bodies have saved over €1 billion on energy spend

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The report evaluated 331 public bodies and 2,279 schools, representing an annual energy spend of €608 million. The report shows that public sector bodies collectively saved €191 million and 667,000 tonnes of avoided CO2 emissions in 2017. Since 2009, public sector bodies have made over €1 billion in energy savings and avoided 3.6 million tonnes … Read more

Lights switched off at motorway junctions in bid to cut electricity bill by €1m a year

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  Authority says removal of surplus lighting reduces carbon emissions and saves money Lighting has been dimmed, or turned off at many of the State’s motorway junctions by Transport Infrastructure Ireland in a move that will cut electricity bills by €1 million a year. The changes, which began to be introduced in September, follows the … Read more

Ireland to reap benefits from €84m European renewable energy fund

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  The European Investment Bank has announced plans to pump €84m into a European-wide renewable energy development, including Ireland. Ireland is set to receive significant international help from the world’s largest international financier for renewable energy in its aim to meet future targets to cut carbon emission, albeit it not by 2020. On the 6th … Read more

ABP’s Olleco on Shortlist for Davos Sustainability Award

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ABP’s renewable division, Olleco, has been shortlisted for a prestigious “Circular” sustainability award for its development of a circular economy model with McDonald’s and Arla Foods in the UK. The awards are an initiative of the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders and winners will be announced at the Forum’s annual … Read more

SSE Airtricity, Microsoft and SEAI partner to deliver an innovative energy efficiency and education project for Collinstown Park Community College

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SSE Airtricity and Microsoft, together with the support of government grants from SEAI, have initiated an innovative low-carbon community engagement project that will help to improve the school’s energy efficiency capabilities and deliver energy savings to Collinstown Park Community College in Clondalkin, Dublin, every year. This innovative and sustainable project successfully combines the expertise, capabilities … Read more