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SEAI launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to check the energy label and save when buying new electrical products in the lead up to Black Friday. Electrical products can vary in their efficiency. Choosing efficient products will save you money on your electricity bills in the long-term. Tim Stokes, Programme Manager at SEAI, said, […]

Climate Action Signage To Be Rolled Out Around Mayo

By Ryan Harmon 15 November 2022

To coincide with COP 27, which is currently taking place in Egypt, Mayo County Council, in conjunction with the Climate Action Regional Office are rolling out Climate Action Signage around the county. The Climate Action Signage initiative aims to create awareness of the climate action and biodiversity measures being delivered across the county. Mayo County Council […]

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Cork County Council & UCC Agree Coastal Erosion Project

By Ryan Harmon 14 November 2022

Cork County Council and MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine at University College Cork (UCC) have agreed a pioneering project partnership that will see the entire coast of Cork assessed and mapped for coastal erosion. The three-and-a-half-year project will see the UCC researchers conduct a detailed review of […]

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Irish Businesses Largely Underprepared For Net Zero Transition

By Ryan Harmon 14 November 2022

Irish businesses are significantly underprepared when it comes to making the transformative changes required to achieve net zero, a sustainability report from University College Cork (UCC) commissioned by Microsoft Ireland has found. Just one in five businesses (19%) are yet to commence efforts to become more sustainable, while less than a tenth (9%) consider themselves

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Government Launches Be Winter Ready Information Campaign 2022-2023

By Ryan Harmon 11 November 2022

The government launched the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2022 -2023 Information Campaign. The campaign was jointly launched by Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics, Hildegarde Naughton. Also present was

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Office of Government Procurement Launches Online Search Tool to Support Green Public Procurement

By Ryan Harmon 9 November 2022

The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) led on the development of the GPP Criteria Search which is available at GPPCriteria.gov.ie. The online search tool allows users to rapidly find, select and download Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria relevant to a specific procurement project. Welcoming the launch, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath,

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Government Agrees to Introduction of Obligation On Heat Sector By 2024

By Ryan Harmon 7 November 2022

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, will introduce an obligation on the heat sector to include renewable heat by 2024. Ireland’s renewable energy share in the heat sector last year was 6.8%, compared to the European Union average of 22%. While progress is being made, with an increase of half a […]

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Take Control of Your Energy Use This Winter with the SEAI Home Energy Plan

By Ryan Harmon 4 November 2022

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched its Home Energy Plan as part of the Reduce Your Use campaign. It provides practical advice to help us reduce our energy bills this winter and will give us a roadmap of big-impact actions we can take at no or low cost. SEAI is encouraging people […]

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€1.3 Billion Announced for New Forestry Supports

By Ryan Harmon 4 November 2022

The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, announced proposed new forestry supports €1.3 billion in Irish forestry. The funding will be for the next national Forestry Programme and represents the largest ever investment by an Irish

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Cork County Council Launches Cork County Cuts Carbon Month

By Ryan Harmon 2 November 2022

During Cork County Cuts Carbon Month this November, Cork County Council is asking everyone in Cork County to Make One Change and support climate action. For example, when stopping for a coffee on the way to work each morning or out on a walk, bringing a reusable cup will save up to 365 disposable cups […]

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Making Housing in Ireland Energy Efficient Podcast with Retrokit

By Ryan Harmon 2 November 2022

On this week’s podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Xavier Dubuisson, CEO of RetroKit. Xavier created the concept for the company in 2017 and with 25 years experience in the field of sustainable energy in Ireland and internationally, he has the perfect expertise to build a start-up dedicated to upscaling home energy upgrades with […]

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New Solid Fuel Regulations Pave the Way for Improved Air Quality

By Ryan Harmon 27 October 2022

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has signed the new Solid Fuel Regulations for Ireland, which will come into effect on 31 October 2022. The primary focus of these regulations is on improving air quality and improving people’s health chances and outcomes, by restricting the retail, online and commercial sale […]

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Let’s Start Saving Food Podcast With Too Good To Go

By Ryan Harmon 26 October 2022

On this week’s podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Crummie, Co-Founder and Director at Too Good To Go. Jamie launched Too Good To Go in 2016 and had the pleasure to watch it grow from a bunch of passionate entrepreneurs wanting to make a difference to a team of 750+ talented waste warriors […]

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Government Campaign Urges People to Avail of Range of Supports This Winter

By Ryan Harmon 25 October 2022

A Government campaign has urged householders and businesses to ensure that they are availing of the supports that are in place to help all of us through this challenging winter. Alongside key partners like the CRU (Commission for Regulation of Utilities), MABS (Money and Budgeting Advice Service), ALONE and SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland), […]

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How Irish CEOs are Dealing with the Expanding ESG Agenda

By Ryan Harmon 21 October 2022

CEOs everywhere see the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives on their businesses, especially when questioned about ESG’s impact on improving financial performance, driving growth and meeting stakeholder expectations, according to KPMG Ireland. On a global basis CEOs increasingly agree that ESG programmes improve financial performance,

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Climate Change and Its Impact on Built Heritage to Take Centre Stage at Inaugural Heritage 2030 Conference

By Ryan Harmon 21 October 2022

The inaugural Heritage Ireland 2030 Conference will take place on Monday 24 October 2022 at Trinity College Dublin and online. The Summit will bring together stakeholders, members of the public and those working to protect heritage in communities, by showcasing successful projects, exploring challenges and opportunities and outlining progress in delivering the objectives

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Dublin City Council Supporting a Climate Smart Dublin at the Furthr Festival

By Ryan Harmon 20 October 2022

Dublin City Council will be the headline exhibitor at the Furthr Festival this Friday 21st October at the Convention Centre in Dublin. Features on its exhibition stand, built from sustainable materials, include an artificial intelligence assisted scooter and a battery powered smart bin. The Council is attending the festival as part of its support for […]

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Free Recycling of Electrical Waste in Galway City

By Ryan Harmon 19 October 2022

Did you know that you can bring back all of your used electric and electronic waste to businesses free of charge in Galway City? Large electrical retailers in Galway City are required to accept household electrical equipment free of charge from members of the public as part of the ‘We’ll take it back’ campaign from WEEE (Waste […]

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Solar PV Podcast With Pinergy SolarElectric

By Ryan Harmon 19 October 2022

On this week’s podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Norton, Head of Commercial Sales at Pinergy SolarElectric. Michael has extensive international experience in the renewable energy field and has a track record of achieving results and carrying out his duties to a high standard across the energy sector. He has worked for Pinergy […]

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Local Litter Challenge for Secondary Schools Launched in Waterford

By Ryan Harmon 18 October 2022

The 2022 Tom Murphy Car Sales Volkswagen / Waterford City & County Council Schools’ Litter Challenge was launched at Tom Murphy Car Sales. Fifteen secondary schools throughout Waterford recently registered to take part in a litter challenge to help make County Waterford cleaner. This competition, sponsored by Tom Murphy Car Sales Volkswagen, will see an

This Black Friday – Check the Energy Label and Save

Climate Action Signage To Be Rolled Out Around Mayo

Cork County Council & UCC Agree Coastal Erosion Project

Irish Businesses Largely Underprepared For Net Zero Transition

Government Launches Be Winter Ready Information Campaign 2022-2023

Office of Government Procurement Launches Online Search Tool to Support Green Public Procurement

Government Agrees to Introduction of Obligation On Heat Sector By 2024

Take Control of Your Energy Use This Winter with the SEAI Home Energy Plan

€1.3 Billion Announced for New Forestry Supports

Cork County Council Launches Cork County Cuts Carbon Month

Making Housing in Ireland Energy Efficient Podcast with Retrokit

New Solid Fuel Regulations Pave the Way for Improved Air Quality

Let’s Start Saving Food Podcast With Too Good To Go

Government Campaign Urges People to Avail of Range of Supports This Winter

How Irish CEOs are Dealing with the Expanding ESG Agenda

Climate Change and Its Impact on Built Heritage to Take Centre Stage at Inaugural Heritage 2030 Conference

Dublin City Council Supporting a Climate Smart Dublin at the Furthr Festival

Free Recycling of Electrical Waste in Galway City

Solar PV Podcast With Pinergy SolarElectric

Local Litter Challenge for Secondary Schools Launched in Waterford

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