lynn SEAI REPORT HIGHLIGHTS URGENT NEED TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUELS Energy demand rose 0.5% in 2017, as economy grew 3.0% Carbon dioxide emissions from energy use fell by 2.1% 90% of all energy used in Ireland came from fossil fuels Ireland became a world leader in renewable electricity as 2017 saw record levels of … Read more
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
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
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 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
VW pledges that its last internal combustion engine will be launched in 2026, as VW Ireland announces a BIK-special electric Golf 2026 is just eight years away – think of it as just two world cups. By that stage the Germans aim to have the lead in electric car development, potentially overtaking the initial lead … Read more
DataCentres Ireland delivered over 1600 attendees, which is a10% growth and the largest attendance in the events history. The tone of the show was Quality vs Quantity and is best summed up by one of our exhibitors, Jason Cummins, Country Manager Ireland, Hellermann Tyton, who said “We’re delighted with what we got out of DataCentres … Read more
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
7 major climate change projects to share €77 million government funding, leveraging a total investment of €300 million in round one of the scheme Potential to reduce annual emissions by over 200 thousand tonnes of carbon as a result of new initiatives The Taoiseach, Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D., the Minister for Communications, Climate … Read more
Today the European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy by 2050 – A Clean Planet for all. The strategy shows how Europe can lead the way to climate neutrality by investing into realistic technological solutions, empowering citizens, and aligning action in key areas such as industrial … Read more