Ireland maintains strong position in global renewable energy development attractiveness as market expands rapidly – EY report
Ireland maintains 13th position in latest edition of EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index Success of Ireland’s recent Offshore Wind Auction highlighted in report, as is the increasing use of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements in Ireland Governments globally eyeing domestically produced, low-cost, low-carbon energy in a bid to reduce their dependence on imports. Ireland has maintained […]
Minister Ryan welcomes hugely positive provisional results of first offshore wind auction
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has today welcomed the provisional results of the first offshore wind auction under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS 1). The results mark a breakthrough moment for Ireland’s offshore wind future. ORESS is an auction-based process which invites renewable energy projects to compete against each […]
Minister Ryan announces launch of third onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3)
Government approves key design features of the third onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3) auction Significant volume of new renewable electricity generation expected to be procured The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced details of the third Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3) auction, which has received Government […]
Exclusion of Farmers from Proposed Energy Support Scheme Totally Unacceptable – IFA
IFA President Tim Cullinan said that he understands that the Government intends to exclude farmers from the proposed Direct Energy Support Scheme reported in the media yesterday. “It is completely unacceptable, and a further blow to a farming sector greatly exposed by the cost of living crisis” he said. “Irish farmers have been hit with […]
Study identifies nature and potential demand for skills within the Renewable Energy, Residential Retrofit and Electric Vehicle sectors
Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, and Minister of State for Communications and the Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth TD today launched a new report by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) – ‘Skills for Zero Carbon – The […]
Minister Ryan announces package of supports to expand community energy revolution
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has today launched a range of new of measures to ensure communities nationwide will benefit from renewable energy. The package includes: Targeted supports for communities who want to develop their own renewable projects Good Practice Principles that will ensure communities benefit from funds generated by […]
Minister Ryan announces €28 million Government funding call for community energy projects
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has launched a €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland. The Community Energy Grant Scheme is funded under the National Retrofit Programme and is now open for applications. It offers grant support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the country. The Scheme supports […]
Bank of Ireland launches Green Bond Framework
“Today’s launch of our Green Bond Framework is a significant step on the Bank’s sustainability journey. We will continue to support more customers with their sustainability ambitions, reduce our own carbon footprint and make further progress on this critical agenda” €600m in green loans – supporting home owners and businesses Bank of Ireland’s progress recognised by […]
Government Paying Lip Service to the Development of a Renewable Energy Sector – IFA
IFA Renewable Energy Project Team Leader Tom Short accused the Government of paying lip service rather than supporting the development of a renewable energy sector and the circular bioeconomy that will create sustainable employment for farming and rural communities. “It is clear from Government actions that they are only interested in supporting mega wind projects […]
Bord na Móna ‘in the business of climate action’, details investment in Green Economy and Just Transition Plans
Investment in renewable energy development, new business projects, waste recycling and resource recovery of over €1.6 billion over next ten years* Almost 100 new direct jobs and over 150 indirect jobs will be created in the development of renewable energy assets and new recycling operations by 2023. Waste recycling and resource recovery to create approximately […]