lynn 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
SuperValu and Centra stores, in association with the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) communities scheme, have once again invested both time and money as part of their endeavours to build sustainable communities around Ireland. National charities; Enable Ireland and the Simon Community, as well as local clubs and community groups, have been on … Read more
Erda Energy and Black Mountain combine to provide Zero Carbon Heating & Cooling Solution for corporate clients First commercial deployment at scale of unique geo-exchange technology has seen a major retailer cut over 28,000 tonnes of carbon and save over 160GWh of energy usage across UK stores. Black Mountain licences the technology and targets … Read more
The upcoming Energy in Poultry event will look at the various energy saving opportunities for farmers together with renewable energy deployment opportunities. The Energy in Poultry event, which is organised by Teagasc in association with IFAC, will take place on Friday, 14th December at Teagasc Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Details of the upcoming Energy … Read more
Nine of Ireland’s leading agricultural processing and food businesses have come together to make the plastic packaging in their respective supply chains more sustainable. Plastics Action Alliance is the new collaboration that includes market leaders from Ireland’s beef, poultry, pork, lamb, fruit, vegetables and packed salad sectors. Aidan Cotter, former CEO of Bord Bia, … Read more
Michael Gove delivered a detailed and passionate lecture tonight on the UK Government’s commitment to tackling climate change. Asked about his commitment to the brief he said, “half an hour is now a long time in politics… but I am very glad to have stayed where I am.” Touching on carbon emissions, food supply, and … Read more
At its Budget meeting today, the elected members of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Co Council adopted Budget 2019, signalling expenditure of €183.8m, compared to €176.8 in 2018. This budget marks the increased buoyancy and upturn in the market, with no increase in commercial rates, while housing rents and environmental and parking charges remain stable for the … Read more
Solar AdTek, which develops solar powered and LED lighting systems for outdoor advertising, has entered an agreement with Dubai-based Poweregion to bring its technology and expertise in solar lighting systems to a wider market. Poweregion’s customers are based in the Middle East and Africa region, and the group has over 1,000 clients. Under this agreement … Read more
The company has estimated that its geo-exchange technology has delivered over 166 GWh of space heating and hot water over a period of seven years. Erda Energy, the clean energy solutions company specialising in geo-exchange technology, estimates that its technology is now saving around 6,700 tCO2 every year, equivalent to taking over 5,000 new cars … Read more