€120 million invested by Government in sustainable energy actions across a range of sectors in 2018 21,350 homeowners, 2,000 motorists, and 310 businesses now saving money and better placed for future carbon tax increases Special pilots in deep retrofitting, solar photovoltaic systems and home retrofit financing Collaborative programmes with the HSE, the OPW and the … Read more
Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today released the Global Digital Transformation Benefits Report 2019, presenting concrete evidence of the power of digitization across the spectrum of global industry, commerce and the public sector. This evidence takes the form of deep, quantifiable, business benefits derived from a repository of 230 … Read more
Robin Hood Energy has been voted the second best energy company for customer satisfaction in the country. Which? Annual satisfaction Survey spoke to 8,000 people across the UK about their provider – and the results demonstrate the importance of performing well in areas valued by customers, including value for money, excellent customer service and … Read more
Over 650 representatives from public bodies and government departments today attended the annual Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) public sector conference at UCD to advance their energy efficiency. This third national conference will focus on driving the public sector beyond the Government’s energy efficiency target of 33% by 2020. Opening the conference today, Minister … Read more
Lidl Ireland has committed to providing 100% sustainably sourced fish through its growing network of 159 stores across Ireland by the end of 2019. 33% of global fisheries have been fished beyond sustainable limits due to over-fishing and illegal fishing. While the worlds population continues to grow, it is expected that the demand for fish … Read more
ESB Networks has announced the results of three major tenders which will pave the way for a programme upgrading electricity meters to modern smart ready technology as a key part of the drive to combat climate change. The upgrade will enable smart electricity services from 2021 bringing benefits to the environment, the consumer and the … Read more
Energia has announced a supply deal for all public street lighting in Northern Ireland in an agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). The agreement, which will run for one year, will see Energia supply all public lighting in Northern Ireland, powering around 300,000 sites. Energia expects to supply around 100 gigawatt hours of electricity … Read more
A new apprenticeship to fill the skills gap faced by Irish equipment manufacturing firms will be launched by Joe McHugh TD Minister for Education and Skills and Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Innovation and Enterprise at Combilift, Annahagh, Monaghan on Monday 14th January 2019 at 11.00am. This Advanced Certificate in Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) … Read more
The Government is now pushing to roll out a new national network to harness power from agricultural waste as the country comes under pressure to reduce its carbon emissions. A recent report from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland highlights the potential of harnessing gas from slurry and silage. They found that biogas or biomethane … Read more
The State’s forestry industry is likely to invest around €250 million in coming years as it prepares for a period of major expansion. A new trade body, Forest Industries Ireland (FII), predicted yesterday that supplies of timber will double up to 2035, boosting turnover to €1.6 billion from €800 million and adding 6,000 jobs to its current … Read more