Electric Ireland and climote have announced the extension of the ‘Energy Saving Scheme’ which sees the collaboration of the public and private sectors in delivering an innovative energy efficient initiative based on the use of smart technology. The announcement was made today at the 8th annual Energy Action Fuel Poverty Conference, held in Croke Park, … Read more
The wave energy device by Ocean Energy Ltd, funded by the Government of Ireland through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), has reached a major milestone as it embarks on a one-year testing cycle in Hawaii. The Cork-based company will be testing its 500kW wave energy converter at the U.S. Navy Wave Energy Test … Read more
The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has acknowledged the publication today of new draft Wind Energy Development Guidelines by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. The guidelines will now go out to public consultation. Dr David Connolly, CEO of IWEA, said: “Under the existing guidelines we have developed an industry that employs 4,000 … Read more
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) today published its annual Energy in Ireland report which presents Ireland’s progress on the sustainable energy transition. Overall energy demand in 2018 rose by 1.6%, linked with economic growth of 1.7% (as measured by Modified Domestic Demand). Total energy-related CO2 emissions fell by 1.2% and are now almost … Read more
The ESB and State forestry company Coillte have formally reached agreement on the establishment of a renewable energy joint venture. However, completion of the deal is not expected until some time next year given that it requires final approval from the Government, the EU and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The new operation will … Read more
How can the environmental and climate impact of heavy goods traffic be reduced while the demand for transport continues to increase? Volvo Trucks, having recently started sales of electric trucks for urban transport, believes that electrification can become a competitive alternative also for heavier trucks. To explore and demonstrate the possibilities, Volvo Trucks has developed … Read more
Waste company Panda is to invest €10 million in a fleet of greener vehicles fuelled by compressed natural gas as the company seeks to cut its carbon emissions. The plan will see Beauparc-owned Panda commission 45 natural gas vehicles over the next three years, with Gas Networks Ireland coming on board to construct two new fillings stations in Dublin. … Read more
Countries are being urged to significantly raise renewable energy ambition and adopt targets to transform the global energy system in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) that will be released at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid. The report … Read more
The Bord Gáis Energy Index rose 13% in November as colder weather supported gas and electricity prices. Natural gas gained 47% as gas prices recovered from very low levels in October as temperatures dropped. The increase in gas drove electricity prices higher, with a 26% gain in day-ahead power prices last month. Oil prices gained … Read more
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, T.D. today (Monday the 2nd of December) announced details of the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction which has received Government approval. The Climate Action Plan, published in June of this year, is the Government’s plan to give Irish people a cleaner, safer and more … Read more