A Model in Regional Decentralised Energy Supply
WHILE the reopening of the Austrian/Hungarian border in 1989 heralded the collapse of the Iron Curtain, it also also escalated a catastrophic economic situation that was facing the Austrian border district and town of Gussing.
Gussing in the Burgenland region of south-east Austria was one of the country’s poorest regions with little infrastructure. It had no […]
A COLD CHRISTMAS – Fuel Poverty in Ireland
A piece on fuel poverty in Ireland from Unite
Fuel deprivation – the inability to afford heating – is
widespread throughout the Republic.
Recent official data shows that over 700,000 have had to go without heat sometime in the last year because they didn’t
have enough money to pay the bills.
With winter upon us many people will be spending […]
The Last of the Dinosaurs
The Last of the Dinosaurs, Electricity Generation in Ireland.
Link to PDF
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Kerry’s Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
An Action Plan For Co. Kerry’s Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
Link to PDF
Kerry’s Transition to 100%
Renewable Energy
Article on the shift to 100% renewables.
An article from the Guardian, sent by Barry Clarke
A global shift to 100% renewables is not just cleaner – it’s about equality
Communities in Germany, Canada and Uganda are already reaping the benefits of moving away from fossil fuels to more decentralised energy systems
Many cities, like Vancouver, with environmental footprints larger than they can sustain are […]
Economic impact of Renewable Energy on the Irish economy
Hi All,
Here is a brief and very informative 2 page PDF of the impact Renewable Energy on the Irish economy.
Published by the SEAI
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Shared by Barry Clarke.
Community Energy Co-ops Public meeting
Hi all,
Please see attached the flyer for the Energy Co-op event on October 21st.
21st of October Energy Co-ops event –
Torrefaction – Increasing Wood Fuel Efficiency.
Hi all,
Attached is the latest copy of the Forestry and Energy Review magazine. Some really great articles inside. Including a really interesting one from Barry Clarke, on the process of Torrefaction and the difference it makes to using wood as a sustainable fuel source.
FER Aug-Win 2015 WEB
Renewable Heat Incentive – Technology Review Consultation Final date September 18th
DCENR have issued a Renewable Heat Incentive – Technology Review Consultation. Introduction of the RHI in 2016 would greatly assist in meeting the 12% renewable heat target set for Ireland by 2020 and increase security of supply.
The period of public consultation has been extended till September 18th.
For details on this refer to: http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/energy/en-ie/Pages/Consultation/Renewable-Heat-Incentive-.aspx