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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has published the new National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development (NSPSA) 2030. Welcoming the new NSPSA, the Minister said, “the last number of years have seen a considerable shift in the economic and environmental conditions under which Irish aquaculture operates. Issues such as

New Renewable Transport Fuel Policy Will Bring Ireland Closer to Sustainable Transport Goals

By Ryan Harmon 30 June 2023

Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, announced the publication of the Renewable Transport Fuel Policy 2023-2025 Renewable Fuels for Transport Policy 2023-2025. This latest iteration of the Policy sets out updated rates for renewable transport fuels over the next two years and outlines the steps that have to be taken to achieve these proposed rates, in line […]

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Engineering for Climate Action: Shaping a Sustainable Future

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2023

Join the Online Information Session for Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering for Climate Action Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The need for innovative solutions and skilled professionals who can tackle the complex issues arising from climate change has never been greater.

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Decarbonising Our Built Environment

By Ryan Harmon 23 September 2022

Irish homes use 7% more energy and emit almost 60% more carbon than the average EU home due to reliance on fossil fuels and often low energy efficiency performance. With the move towards home working resulting in more energy use within households, it is crucial that we takes steps in decarbonising our built environment. This […]

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€30m Over 3 Years to Support a Sustainable Post Office Network

By Ryan Harmon 2 June 2022

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Postal Matters, Hildegarde Naughton, have announced a funding package of €30 million over a 3-year fixed period to support a sustainable, nationwide post office network. Ministers Ryan and Naughton brought a memo outlining the funding package to […]

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Renewable Energy Key to Climate Action in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 28 April 2022

With an expected doubling of electricity demand by 2030, renewable energy is the key to ensuring the decarbonisation of the energy and electricity sector in Ireland, says Laragh Musselwhite, Analyst at KPMG Sustainable Futures. Decarbonisation of the Irish electricity system has been one of Ireland’s real success stories. Emissions from electricity generation in Ireland

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‘NeighbourWoods’ Tree-Planting for a More Sustainable Future

By Ryan Harmon 9 March 2022

Cherrymount was a hive of activity on Saturday last as volunteers, both young and young at heart, planted 1,500 native Irish trees to create Cherrymount Community NeighbourWoods. Following on from the successful planting of a similar number of trees at Carriganore in 2021, Waterford Comhairle na nÓg, Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Service’s Be

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Kepak Wind Turbine Watergrasshill Co Cork

By Jack Mullen 4 May 2021

image unsplash PROJECT DETAILS 2Mw Wind Turbine has been installed by Enerpower at Kepak in North Condonstown, Watergrasshill in Co. Cork. The installation of this turbine is part of the commitment from Kepak to cut their carbon footprint intensity by 2030 as committed to as part of their 2019 Sustainability report. Wind energy provides a […]

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EV Chargers in the Workplace – The Benefits & an IT Company Case Study

By Jack Mullen 26 February 2021

Adoption of electric vehicles in Ireland is accelerating. EV Sales increased by 11% at the start of 2020 and the Government is aiming to have all new vehicles sold in Ireland to be zero emission by 2030. This means that your employees are either currently searching for EV charging solutions or will be in the […]

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SEAI Welcomes Historic Commitment to Sustainable Energy Action in Budget 2021

By Jack Mullen 16 October 2020

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has welcomed the Government’s historic investment in sustainable energy action, as set out in Budget 2021. This is a significant milestone for both Irish society and the economy as we take fossil fuels out of Ireland’s energy mix, in a just fashion. This commitment means that homes will […]

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Offshore Wind Set to Boost Ireland’s Clean Economy

By Jack Mullen 12 August 2020

As Ireland enters an exciting new era for sustainable energy generation with real potential to reduce Ireland’s dependence on fossil fuels, we talk to Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Eamon Ryan, about what could be a particularly exciting new era for the marine sector. What’s so exciting about offshore wind? What’s exciting is the

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Planning Permission For Sustainable Homes

By Jack Mullen 14 July 2020

Planning Permission for 597 new sustainable homes at Shanganagh, Shankill, Co. Dublin Ireland’s largest social and affordable scheme to receive planning permission Developed as partnership between Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Land Development Agency Designed to ‘passive house’ low energy use standard and with features to make working from home easier

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John Sisk & Son marked the topping out of One Wilton Park

By Jack Mullen 30 June 2020

John Sisk & Son marked the topping out of One Wilton Park, Dublin alongside partners IPUT and Henry J. Lyons Architects. This 150,000-sq ft office building, which will be delivered to LinkedIn for fit out in early 2021, has been designed to create a sustainable and conducive environment for its workforce. Wilton Park is a landmark 600,000 […]

New National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 2030

New Renewable Transport Fuel Policy Will Bring Ireland Closer to Sustainable Transport Goals

Engineering for Climate Action: Shaping a Sustainable Future

Decarbonising Our Built Environment

€30m Over 3 Years to Support a Sustainable Post Office Network

Renewable Energy Key to Climate Action in Ireland

‘NeighbourWoods’ Tree-Planting for a More Sustainable Future

Kepak Wind Turbine Watergrasshill Co Cork

EV Chargers in the Workplace – The Benefits & an IT Company Case Study

SEAI Welcomes Historic Commitment to Sustainable Energy Action in Budget 2021

Offshore Wind Set to Boost Ireland’s Clean Economy

Planning Permission For Sustainable Homes

John Sisk & Son marked the topping out of One Wilton Park

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