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
British and German experts from industry and academia will create a new ‘Innovation Hub’ based in Birmingham to deliver new approaches to energy and waste management that will benefit cities and communities in China and around the world. Energy experts from the University of Birmingham and Fraunhofer UMSICHT have renewed their Joint Research Platform set … Read more
Engineering, design and consultancy company Ramboll has announced the appointment of Guy Milligan as Principal Consultant within its energy division. A renewable energy specialist, Guy will be leading the development of Ramboll’s new energy strategy and planning (ESP) service, guiding clients as they plan ambitious future energy systems and infrastructure to meet net-zero carbon targets. … Read more
ABP, in conjunction with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and Teagasc has today announced the latest results from its dairy beef genetic research programme, demonstrating a significant shift in carbon reductions in dairy beef. The findings show the potential to: Reduce enteric methane emissions by up to 17% within cattle breed. Reduce enteric methane … Read more
COLERAINE based RiverRidge has been commended at the annual Plant & Civil Engineer ‘Construction, Quarry & Recycling’ Awards for their work with the R&A at The 148th Open earlier this year at Royal Portrush. The company was presented with the sought-after Waste Management Team of the Year, which was sponsored by Pirtrek, by Golda Burrows … Read more
WDC Investment Fund to help accelerate the transition from low smoke carbon based products to renewable biomass products. Arigna Fuels emerged from the coal mining industry in the region and built the first smokeless fuel plant in Ireland in the mid-1980’s. Today’s announcement is part of an ongoing investment by Arigna Fuels shareholders in transitioning … Read more
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) new podcast explores the choices we’re making every day in our homes, our work and our travel as we try to reduce our energy use and tackle climate change. 180 Degrees, hosted by Tom Halpin, Head of Communications with SEAI, is a six-part series featuring a number of … Read more
The development of large-scale renewable energy generation is critical to Ireland’s competitiveness, climate credentials and international reputation as a progressive state. In the context of the deepening climate crisis, and the phased decommissioning of an ageing fleet of coal and peat fired energy facilities, the time has come to invest in progressive sustainable technologies that … Read more
Wednesday, 20 November the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton TD, announced that €11m in funding has been awarded to 50 cutting-edge research, development and demonstration energy projects. These projects will develop solutions that will deliver cleaner energy for our homes, businesses and communities. Announcing the funding Minister Bruton said: “Moving to … Read more