There is a sea change coming in the character of Europe’s energy over the next decade. Nearly all those states with coasts on the Atlantic and North Seas are actively promoting floating offshore wind (FLOW) projects. Across the Western European Coastline, there are...
Ireland must lead not follow Consultation on the offshore renewable energy (ORE) Future Framework Policy The Irish State is devising a long term policy for offshore renewable energy. It's draft document, if adopted would result in the greatest failure of Irish policy...
Renewable energy in Ireland is not just about electrcity and the grid. Ireland has a vast potential for offshore wind energy (OWE), which can play a crucial role in Europe's overall energy strategy and contribute to our climate goals. While the East Coast can meet...
This long awaited cooperation between Germany and Ireland in the field of green hydrogen will pave the way to important new projects on a big scale in the renewable energy sector and beyond for Germany and Ireland. Europe’s strategy to boost its green hydrogen...
Energy Co-ops Ireland in association with Todhchaí Phobail Acla are offering residents on Achill and Corraun, Co Mayo, the opportunity to have a free BER and Energy Upgrades Report produced for their home. Find Out More here: Opportunity for a FREE BER and Energy...
Link to Podcast by Lorna Siggins hereAccording to CFOAT, the Government’s ambitious plans for renewable energy off the Atlantic coast should involve communities as active stakeholders and not just recipients of compensation. Dara Ó Maoildhia, chairman of Comharchumann...
There is no practical way other than offshore generated H2 to replace the fossil fuels in our energy system; it is less a matter of if H2, it is a matter of how. Ireland faces an uncertain future: international tax regulations are to change affecting our corporate tax...
ECI is participating with Fuinneamh (CFOAT) in the Seafuel Interreg research project assessing uses of Hydrogen in island communities as a transport fuel. Partners at the conference had the opportunity to discuss the progress of the project and attend the...
HAVE A HAPPY AND SUSTAINABLE 2019 From all of us at Energy Co-operatives Ireland hover over the map and click for some sustainability ideas, or see the ideas as a list below: (click the headings to follow links) Recycling Recycled paper produces 73% less air pollution...
21st October 2015: 12 Newmarket, Dublin 8. As part of Convergence Festival, there will be a one-day seminar in Dublin on 21st October 2015 to discuss the benefits of community-owned renewable energy. The seminar will be addressed by Brendan Halligan, former...