thomas The European Commission should propose a common methodology for calculating the carbon footprint of transport services, according to respondents to a recent consultation. Over 60% of respondents said they would support a common EU carbon footprint methodology. But less than half want a mandatory standardised approach or a voluntary EU label with minimum requirements. Any … Read more
The EU can do more to improve energy efficiency and expand the use of renewables in the food sector, according to a new report [pdf 6.16MB] launched by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) at EXPO Milano. The food sector – including crop cultivation, animal rearing, industrial food processing, logistics and packaging – is a … Read more
An Post has signed up to an energy partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to achieve the 33% energy savings target by 2020 across its 180 premises including main Post Offices, Delivery Service Units and Mails Centres nationwide. With an annual spend of €8.5 million on energy, An Post is committed to … Read more
Twickenham Stadium is gearing up to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup in the Autumn. Recent additions to the ground in line with the impending event include: the installation of two new big screens at either end of the pitch, new LED low energy floodlights and improved Wi-Fi connectivity across the stadium. All of these … Read more
Helen Duffy has been appointed as Technical Director of MLM Ireland, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy who have entered the Irish market in order to provide independent Assigned Certifier services in accordance with the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014. In her new role, Helen will have responsibility for leading the management function and … Read more
It was announced today that energy provider Energia has won a bundled energy contract worth over €36m to supply gas to hundreds of state agencies, local authorities, schools, hospitals and public housing projects around Ireland. Energia will provide gas supplies to over 705 different sites and offices across Ireland over a two year period. Included … Read more
Kilsaran International, has been awarded the ISO50001 accreditation for the implementation of a new energy management system, an award that recognises the continual reduction of a businesses energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and better energy efficiencies. Kilsaran worked to introduce new energy saving systems across its 30 offices, Paving & Walling and Dry Products … Read more
For effective utility management not only is it neccesary for staff to be well informed but they also need the relevant tools, methodologies and training to continue to address water management on-site. The National Lean Water & Energy Skillnet was set up to address this growing needs for up-skilling and professional development of personnel that … Read more
New reports published today by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) show that using our indigenous renewable energy resources to meet renewable energy targets could boost Ireland’s GDP and support thousands of new jobs. A Macroeconomic Analysis of Bioenergy Use to 2020 and a Macroeconomic Analysis of Onshore Wind Deployment to 2020 demonstrate that … Read more
Ireland has made significant strides in becoming a sustainable country, both in terms of its governance and its reduction in CO2 emissions, and now, according to a new report, Ireland is the sixth most sustainable country in the world. The rather impressive findings, which rank Ireland ahead of countries like Denmark and even Germany, were compiled … Read more