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With the effects of climate change being witnessed worldwide, recent research emphasises that its impact is not only evident on a worldwide scale but is also making its presence felt right at our doorstep. The new findings from the Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University, ICARUS, shows compelling evidence that humans are changing Ireland’s climate. […]
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South Dublin County Council (SDCC) have opened the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) for expressions of interest. The application window is open for 12 weeks from Wednesday 13th December and will remain open until 6th March 2024. Funding of €1.073m is available for local, not-for-profit community groups and organisations over an initial 18-month period to
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SEAI has published two separate energy reports, the Energy in Ireland 2023 report and the first report from the Behavioural Energy and Travel Tracker. The annual Energy in Ireland report profiles trends in the supply and demand of energy and energy related CO2 emissions in 2022 and 2023. The Behavioural Energy and Travel Tracker (BETT) looks at survey responses to
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SEAI is giving €500k contributing to Irish companies for renewable energy research projects through the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, with additional funding from the European Commission’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.  The projects are part of the Clean Energy Transition Partnership joint funding call worth €88 million –
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Cork County Council is excited to announce its second collaboration with social enterprise ‘Education for Sustainability’ bringing an eight-week climate literacy course to eight additional schools in the county.  This year’s initiative involves training eight teachers to deliver the course directly to 192 students. The comprehensive program includes eight visits from
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Galway County Council has announced details of a new funding scheme for community climate action and not-for-profit organisations interested in developing projects and initiatives focusing on addressing climate change. €762,000 is being made available through the new Community Climate Action Fund to support communities in actively participating in building a more
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Donegal County Council have teamed up with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to pilot a new bridging finance programme aimed at Sustainable Energy Communities in the County.  The SEAI plays a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy and practices. The SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme engages
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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published a study assessing communal heating systems in Ireland, focussing on the challenges for users and operators arising from the recent energy price crisis. The aims of the study were to understand how typical communal heating systems operate in Ireland and assess options for alternative low carbon heat […]
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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council and SSE Airtricity Energy Services are delighted to announce their award in the SEAI 2023 Residential Energy Upgrades category. The prestigious award recognises their outstanding collaboration in upgrading the Beaufort Housing in Glasthule, comprising of 58 residential units, a day care centre, and kitchens. The upgrades have
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Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Officer, in conjunction with Clare Libraries, will be hosting five ‘Winter Wildlife Talks’ during November and December at libraries in Ennis, Shannon and Kilrush Children, adults, and community groups can learn about biodiversity projects that are taking place in County Clare. The events will see three expert speakers tailor separate
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Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced funding of almost €2.3 million to support the development of 50 outdoor recreation projects across Ireland. The investment under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) will be key to enhancing outdoor amenities such as our walkways, cycleways, rivers, lakes and beaches. The