Ireland predicted to escape global warming catastrophe
IRELAND WILL be one of the few countries left that will be habitable
when global warming leads to a planet-wide catastrophe, one of the
world’s best known scientists has predicted
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Emissions lower in 2008 for carbon trading companies
Data supplied to the EU Commission by the Environmental Protection Agency shows that the verified emissions of greenhouse gases in 2008 for companies in Ireland covered by the Emissions Trading Scheme are lower than the previous year
Environmental NGOs to join social partnership talks
ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs will be part of social partnership from now on, Minister for the Environment John Gormley has announced.
Ryan announces 2009 energy budget estimates
Energy minister Eamon Ryan TD has announced his department’s supplementary budget estimates for 2009.
GMIT launches new degree in energy engineering
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology has launched a new degree programme in energy engineering, commencing in September 2009 at the institute’s Dublin Road campus.
Rockwool says education key to insulation scheme
ROCKWOOL IRELAND, the world’s leading producer of stonewool insulation, has welcomed the Home Energy Saving scheme, which could help Irish homeowners save up to €700 a year on their energy bills.
Micro hydropower contribution to energy supply can double
Micro and mini hydropower generation in Ireland can at least double
from its current total contribution to the energy supply of the country
to more than 60MW.
Real Estate Alliance confirms house sales activity increase
A NEW property "barometer" by Real Estate Alliance confirms that house sales activity has significantly increased nationwide in recent weeks.
Government moves forward with plans for electric vehicles
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Irish government, ESB and Renault-Nissan in relation to electric motor vehicles.
EPA calls for low carbon economic recovery
ECONOMIC RECOVERY when it comes must involve Ireland developing a
low-carbon “smart, green economy”, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) said yesterday.
Irish Kyoto target forecasts out of date, says Cuffe
NEW PROJECTIONS for Ireland’s Kyoto targets published barely a fortnight ago may already be out of date, Green Party TD Ciaran Cuffe has said.
Velux calls for Irish homeowners to act on green intentions
Velux is calling for Irish homeowners to take positive steps to improve
the energy efficiency of their own homes. The company’s sustainable
department is planning to raise awareness of renewable technologies
though an information-led campaign at Ireland’s largest consumer-facing
exhibitions throughout 2009.Kingspan Solar Launches accredited installer scheme
Kingspan Solar, part of Kingspan Renewables Ltd, has launched its all-Ireland solar accreditation scheme.
Durkan creates 150 Jobs for €9bn home insulation market
Following the Home Energy Saving scheme announcement by Minister Eamon Ryan last week, Durkan Residential, the Irish homebuilding company, has launched a new subsidiary, Durkan EcoFix , which will create 150 jobs to serve the home insulation market estimated to be worth €9 billion.
Building work to commence at Ireland's first ecovillage
Duncan Stewart launched the build phase of Ireland's first ecovillage, the Village project in Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, last Saturday, 21 March.
Obama may delay signing Copenhagen climate change deal
Barack Obama may be forced to delay signing up to a new international agreement on climate change in Copenhagen at the end of the year.
Home Energy Saving scheme open for applications
The €50m Home Energy Saving scheme is open for applications as of today.
Green Party promises thousands of new green collar jobs
THE GREEN Party will bring thousands of “green-tech” jobs to Dublin, its European candidate election in the constituency, Déirdre de Búrca, promised yesterday.
Obama pledges billions for renewable energy projects
Barack Obama today declared the billions of dollars he is planning to spend on renewable energy projects off-limits to the usual bartering over the next few weeks with Congress.
Europe's energy chiefs aim for carbon-neutral electricity by 2050
The heads of 61 power groups in the EU tonight have committed to achieving carbon-neutral electricity within an integrated power market by 2050.