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IFA calls on Government to clarify biogenic methane reference in climate bill 2021-05-21

May 11, 2021 5:11 pm The next couple of months will see major developments on the way for microgeneration in Ireland and for farmers who are interested in exporting electricity to the grid, the message is “to get in early and start looking now at the supports that might be available”. Local Power‘s managing director Pat Smith has outlined a number of changes to come in the near future for microgeneration and the wider renewable energy sector. Microgeneration Support Scheme A major one is that Minister for Climate Eamon Ryan has “committed to having a feed-in tariff payment for electri...

Inshore Fishermen Urge Government to Expedite Liaison & Guidelines Between Offshore Wind Farms & Marine Industries 10th May 2021 Formal liaison between the fishing industry and offshore renewable energy needed to be set up say the National Inshore Fishermen's Association Credit: NIFA The Government has been urged not to delay in establishing a formal liaison between marine users including fishermen and the offshore renewable energy industry. As The Times Ireland edition reports today, the Department of Housing – currently lead agency for marine planning - says it is “acutely aware” o...

May 10, 2021 7:00 pm Ireland needs to “maintain commitment” to a just transition as it takes steps towards carbon neutrality, the OECD has emphasised. Today (Monday, May 10), the OECD published the Environmental Performance Review of Ireland, an independent assessment of the country’s progress towards its environmental policy objectives. Speaking at the launch, Minister for Climate Eamon Ryan said that a just transition for agriculture will be key to tackling the climate crisis. Agriculture accounts for 35% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), one of the highest shares in the OECD. Most ...

May 6, 2021 5:49 pm Renewable Energy Ireland (REI) has today (Thursday, May 6) published ‘40by30’, a roadmap to an Ireland where 40% of heat can come from renewables by 2030. According to REI, this would reduce Ireland’s CO2 emissions by 7% annually, in line with the climate bill. 40% of Ireland’s heat can be provided by renewables This plan was developed by XD Consulting on behalf of REI and with the advice of organisations working in district heating, bioenergy, heat pumps, renewable gas and geothermal. The plan outlines that 40% of Ireland’s heat can be provided by renewable sou...