Ingka Group (Ingka Holding B.V. and its controlled entities) has invested close to 2.5 billion euro in onsite and offsite wind and solar power as part of their ambition to become climate positive by 2030. Recent investments will enable the company to generate more renewable energy than it consumes across its operations in 30 countries, exceeding the 2020 … Read more
As offshore wind energy prices in Britain hit record lows the Irish Wind Energy Association has called for a greater sense of urgency from the Government to support an Irish offshore wind industry. Today’s British offshore wind energy auction achieved a record low price of £39 (€44) per megawatt hour, which compares to Ireland’s average … Read more
Almost half of Irish people believe that carbon taxes and environmental concerns will impact their decision to own a car in the next 10 years. This is according to new research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group Ireland looking at the future of mobility in Ireland for European Mobility Week 2019, a pan-European initiative to improve … Read more
Green workspaces, zero carbon emissions, climate change and climate emergency are all becoming increasingly topical issues, especially with the recent efforts of Sir David Attenborough and the multiple Irish student strikes over climate inaction. Proving that they are once again ahead of the curve, family-run business Glandore Network – who for the last 18 years … Read more
SSE Airtricity, Ireland’s largest supplier of 100% renewable electricity, has signed a three-year contract with eir to supply green electricity to over 8,000-meter points, including eir’s Citywest HQ. eir, the country’s largest telecommunications provider, and SSE Airtricity have agreed on a flexible risk-managed supply deal that will run until December 2021 and is worth €22m … Read more
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is repeatedly playing down the climate impact of natural gas, thus laying the foundation for national governments to continue to heavily subsidise fossil fuels. Against this background, the Energy Watch Group presented the latest scientific findings on the future suitability of natural gas in a new study released on Monday. … Read more
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton T.D. is today encouraging students from primary and post primary schools to enter this year’s SEAI One Good Idea competition. Students will create a one-minute film and campaign to inspire people to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. This year, four regional finals will be … Read more
As part of the second round of its Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Fund, Gas Networks Ireland today announced that it has awarded six transport companies €20,000 each towards the purchase of a Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV). The Fund supports the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered commercial vehicles including trucks, buses and vans. Grants … Read more
A leading builders merchant has reaffirmed its commitment to lowering its carbon footprint by continuing to invest in energy-saving LED lighting. Selco Builders Warehouse has already saved thousands of tonnes of damaging carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere by installing the modern bulbs in all new store openings over the last 5 years. Selco’s Croydon, … Read more
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has published its Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024. The Plan, approved by the Elected Members of the Council, is recognised as a key enabler of on-going public sector leadership, in implementing and influencing climate action at a local level. The Plan is now being formally submitted to the TD Minister for … Read more