Latest News - Energy - Ireland

The inclusion in the Irish Government’s Budget for 2010 of the ‘Save as You Pay’ green financing model has been hailed as a visionary decision by the campaigner who introduced the idea.

Mr Tony Killeen TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with responsibility for forestry, today launched the Wood Marketing Federation ‘Woodspace’ exhibition at the ‘Plan Expo-Eco Build’ Show in the RDS.

The Mayor of Clare Councillor Tony Mulcahy is urging the Government not to reduce the weekly rates payable under the Fuel Allowance Scheme in next December’s Budget.

AER the alternative energy company which supplies bioethanol to the Irish market and is developing algae-fuel technology for the worldwide market, has been awarded the national ‘Rising Star’ Award at the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards.

Third Sector Forum hosted a "Business in the Environmental Goods and Services Industry - Do business, Learn and Network" seminar in Killarney on Friday 9th of October.

The RDS Energy Lecture Series continues with the fifth talk in the series, which will take place on Thursday October 22 at 6.00pm in the RDS. Graham O'Donnell and Prof. Igor Shvets will make a presentation outlining the Spirit of Ireland project.

Combining Strengths: Jennings O' Donovan & LotusWorks align and announce new wind energy partnership: WindPM based in Sligo

Minister of State and Clare T.D. Tony Killeen said that those in receipt of fuel allowance this winter will benefit from increased payments.

The need to ensure security of food supply and the doubling of global food production over the next forty years should be considered when addressing the challenge of reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, stated Junior Agriculture Minister Tony Killeen.

The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) were "bitterly disappointed"...

Mayor Thomas O'Hanlon proves that despite claims by the press that electricity prices in Ireland will increase, that electricity savings are firmly on the agenda!

Its been rumoured for years that electricity prices in Ireland were outrageously expensive.

If you're interested in reducing your electricity bill in your home or business or both - then you're going to be extremely interested in this...

“Did You Know That You Are Almost Certainly Getting Overcharged On Your Electricity Bill?” was the title of Electricity Saver Irelands presentation at the recent Baileborough Show in Cavan.

Electricity Saver Ireland – Ireland’s leading installer of electricity saving devices has done it again, & has announced phenomenal results up to and exceeding 25% savings on electrici bills with their new device, as tested in customers premises.

Electricity Saver Ireland is Ireland’s leading resource for electricity saving devices slashing up to 25% off electric bills, saving money with the added bonus of delivering a boost by benefiting the environment, and reducing your carbon footprint.

Electricity Saver Ireland launches brand new energy saving device in Ireland that is delivering a tremendous boost to Irish business and consumers . Lets face it, right now we’re all interested in lowering our energy bills.

An Irish firm who earlier this year launched the world’s most efficient solar hot water panel has agreed a EUR20 million deal to have the breakthrough product distributed throughout the Republic of Ireland.

A new nationwide scheme aimed at creating thousands of jobs in the clean tech sector has been launched.

Kedco is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Kennedy to the high level action group on Green Enterprise recently announced by the Irish Government.

A wind energy development co-operative in County Clare today announced plans to construct one of Ireland’s largest wind farms.

Sustainable Heating Ireland in Wicklow is now suppliers and Installers for the Baxi Bolier Range.At Sustainable Heating Ireland we decided to supply Baxi boilers because they are famous for their safety, energy efficiency and reliability from Baxi

The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr. Eamon Ryan T.D. presented Energy Management Certificates to 30 Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) from throughout Clare and Limerick at a ceremony in Ennis last night.

Monday, 29 September 2008 – Thousands of householders across County Donegal will be unable to adequately heat their homes this winter and will suffer health problems as a result, a leading renewable energy association has warned.

Monday, 19 May 2008 – Entire social housing schemes across Ireland are energy inefficient and some are in desperate need of being upgraded, a new survey has found.

18th February 2008 - Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) throughout Clare and Limerick risk going under if they fail to control their energy bills and establish an energy efficient manner of conducting business.

Unitron Energy Manager can help you save between 5% and 25% on your annual utility bills. It is a software package that allows you to identify and minimise wastage, by monitoring and tracking your energy usage in real-time.

With an ever increasing attention being paid to green issues, and in the light of the high environment cost of the car rental industry, Thrifty Ireland have implemented efforts aimed at reducing their impact on the local and global environment.

Removal of development levies indicated for green projects