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SEAI Awards €500k to Irish Companies Contributing to International Renewable Energy Research Projects

By Ryan Harmon
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 –
Council Partners Environment News

Climate Literacy Course a Hot Topic in Cork County Schools

By Ryan Harmon
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
Council Partners Environment News

New €762,000 Fund Supports Community Climate Action In County Galway

By Ryan Harmon
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 Team Up With SEAI to Pilot New Sustainable Energy Communities

By Ryan Harmon
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
Environment News

SEAI Publishes Communal Heating Systems Study 

By Ryan Harmon
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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dlr & SSE Airtricity Energy Services Celebrate SEAI Award

By Ryan Harmon
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
Council Partners Environment News

New Series of ‘Winter Wildlife Talks’ for All in County Clare

By Ryan Harmon
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
Environment News

Minister Humphreys Announces €2.3m to Develop 50 New Outdoor Recreation Projects

By Ryan Harmon
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
Business Environment News

DCC Energy Acquire Progas to Grow its Zero-Carbon Energy Management Business

By Ryan Harmon
DCC Energy has acquired Progas, a German nationwide business founded in 1949, to grow its zero-carbon energy management business. It would mark DCC’s biggest ever acquisition in Germany for around £140m. Once combined with TEGA, their existing business, the company starts with over 100,000 customers. DCC Energy intend to make ‘Cleaner Energy in your Power’ […]
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Ireland and France Mark Beginning of Construction Work on Celtic Interconnector 

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, and French Energy Minister, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, have marked the commencement of construction work on the Celtic Interconnector project. The acknowledgement of the project’s commencement took place at the EirGrid offices in Dublin, following a visit by Minister Pannier-Runacher to Ireland. The