Wind power becomes Europe's fastest growing energy source
More wind power was installed in the EU than any other electricity-generating technology in 2008, according to data released yesterday.
Govt publishes sustainable transport plan
The Government has published a €4.5bn plan for sustainable transport to 2020. The Smarter Travel plan sets out Irelands travel policy for Ireland from now until 2020.
Dept of Environment plan to phase out light bulbs delayed
THE PHASING out of incandescent light bulbs has been delayed until
September following the Department of Environment’s decision to drop
domestic legislation to begin banning them from June.
Ireland becomes founding member of IRENA
Energy minister Eamon Ryan today announced that Ireland has signed up as a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the organisation's founding conference in Bonn, Germany.
Increased growth in green sector jobs forecast
EMPLOYMENT IN green sectors is on the rise despite an overall slowdown in the jobs industry, according to recruitment agencies. Jobs in green areas such as renewable energy will continue to increase over the next year, following rapid growth since the summer of 2008, according to Gary Barcoe, divisional manager at Stelfox recruitment.
IFA says 8,000 'green collar' jobs possible
THE IRISH Farmers’ Association has claimed 8,000 “green collar” jobs could be created by developing the renewable energy sector in wind power and biomass.
Massive job losses in architectural sector
World 'needs radical cuts' on CO2
Study finds that many homes turbines fail to live up to claims
Home wind turbines are generating a fraction of the energy promised by manufacturers, and in some cases use more electricity than they make, a report warns today. The results of what is thought to be the most comprehensive study undertaken of the industry show the worst performers provided just 41 watt-hours a day - less than the energy needed for a conventional lightbulb for an hour, or even to power the turbine's own electronics.
International Energy Agency accused of blocking switch to renewables
The international body that advises most major governments across the world on energy policy is obstructing a global switch to renewable power because of its ties to the oil, gas and nuclear sectors, a group of politicians and scientists claims today.