Thursday, 09 April 2009 10:54
Environmental NGOs to join social partnership talks
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ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs will be part of social partnership from now on, Minister for the Environment John Gormley has announced.
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Government
Energy minister Eamon Ryan TD has announced his department’s supplementary budget estimates for 2009.
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Government
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology has launched a new degree programme in energy engineering, commencing in September 2009 at the institute’s Dublin Road campus.
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Renewable Energy
ROCKWOOL IRELAND, the world’s leading producer of stonewool insulation, has welcomed the Home Energy Saving scheme, which could help Irish homeowners save up to €700 a year on their energy bills.
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Obstacles to Sustainable Building
Monday, 06 April 2009 13:11
Micro hydropower contribution to energy supply can double
Written by News Desk
Micro and mini hydropower generation in Ireland can at least double
from its current total contribution to the energy supply of the country
to more than 60MW.
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Renewable Energy
Monday, 06 April 2009 11:37
Real Estate Alliance confirms house sales activity increase
Written by News Desk
A NEW property "barometer" by Real Estate Alliance confirms that house sales activity has significantly increased nationwide in recent weeks.
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Employment
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Friday, 03 April 2009 14:46
Government moves forward with plans for electric vehicles
Written by News Desk
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Irish government, ESB and Renault-Nissan in relation to electric motor vehicles.
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Employment
ECONOMIC RECOVERY when it comes must involve Ireland developing a
low-carbon “smart, green economy”, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) said yesterday.
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Employment
Thursday, 02 April 2009 11:55
Irish Kyoto target forecasts out of date, says Cuffe
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NEW PROJECTIONS for Ireland’s Kyoto targets published barely a fortnight ago may already be out of date, Green Party TD Ciaran Cuffe has said.
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Government
Thursday, 02 April 2009 10:58
Velux calls for Irish homeowners to act on green intentions
Written by News Desk
Velux is calling for Irish homeowners to take positive steps to improve
the energy efficiency of their own homes. The company’s sustainable
department is planning to raise awareness of renewable technologies
though an information-led campaign at Ireland’s largest consumer-facing
exhibitions throughout 2009.
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Renewable Energy
Monday, 30 March 2009 12:07
Kingspan Solar Launches accredited installer scheme
Written by News Desk
Kingspan Solar, part of Kingspan Renewables Ltd, has launched its all-Ireland solar accreditation scheme.
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Renewable Energy
Monday, 30 March 2009 10:25
Durkan creates 150 Jobs for €9bn home insulation market
Written by News Desk
Following the Home Energy Saving scheme announcement by Minister Eamon Ryan last week, Durkan Residential, the Irish homebuilding company, has launched a new subsidiary, Durkan EcoFix , which will create 150 jobs to serve the home insulation market estimated to be worth €9 billion.
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Employment
Thursday, 26 March 2009 16:18
Building work to commence at Ireland's first ecovillage
Written by News Desk
Duncan Stewart launched the build phase of Ireland's first ecovillage, the Village project in Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, last Saturday, 21 March.
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Projects
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Thursday, 26 March 2009 11:58
Obama may delay signing Copenhagen climate change deal
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Barack Obama may be forced to delay signing up to a new international agreement on climate change in Copenhagen at the end of the year.
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Climate Change