Moratorium on data centres and ban on LNG facilities: Assessment of Ireland’s climate performance at Cop29
Ireland reaches highest ever ranking due to progress on renewable energy including solar, energy use and climate policy
Renewable Energy
Christ Church Cathedral signs deal for green energy from Leitrim wind farm
Cathedral boss says one-year renewable energy contract with Pinergy will reduce its carbon emissions and help achieve sustainability goals
Ireland can cope with data centres and should build more, Greencoat says
International Energy Agency expects data centres to consume 32% of total electricity in Ireland by 2026
Bord Pleanála faces questions over health scrutiny of wind farm projects
Two cases have come to light where planning authority advised HSE consultation about wind farms but the health service says it received no notification
Explainer: Why Cop29 matters to you, Ireland and the world despite Trump ‘whiplash’
World’s performance on emissions and temperature summarised in three words: ‘over the limit’
Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables
Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaks
Donald Trump’s return is a blow to global response to the climate crisis
The US president-elect showed himself in awe of the power of Hurricane Helene - but did not dare to consider why that September storm was so destructive
Receivers appointed to entity co-owned by Paddy McKillen jnr that controls Bray retail complex
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Political parties must indicate how they will uphold and strengthen our carbon budgets
Electricity grid should receive €2bn-a-year boost from State, says industry body
Republic faces €8bn fines if it misses climate targets
Investors will bypass Ireland for renewable energy projects unless delays on planning and the grid are resolved
Onshore wind developments can take up to 10 years for a development to become operational in Ireland, from planning to grid connection and construction
Açai bowl trend set to spread as Oakberry Ireland plans 10 new outlets
Seen & Heard: Government offshore wind tenders, Grafton Group’s buying plans, Devitt’s pub acquisition and energy costs trigger for insolvencies
Cop29: Can a bloated and cumbersome process undermined by self-interest deliver for our planet?
Baku conference offers opportunities to help avoid climate catastrophe, despite the obstacles
Renewable energy sources provide over 40% of electricity in October
EirGrid notes wind farms account for majority of renewable electricity generated at just under 35%
Terms approved for Ireland’s second offshore wind auction targeting south coast
Tonn Nua site off Waterford to facilitate 900MW wind farm due to be operational by 2032
Europe should avoid relying on China for renewable technology, says EU minister
Idea for renewable supergrid best hope for energy independent Europe, Belgian minister says
We don’t qualify for retrofitting grants to convert a garage for a relative. What can we do on a budget?
Our family member relies on disability benefit, so ensuring the conversion is energy efficient is a priority
Gas Networks Ireland begins construction of biomethane plant in Mitchelstown
Tánaiste Micheál Martin and GNI break ground on a planned €32m plant
When’s the best time to use the dishwasher and wash clothes? The recommended periods and why wind matters
By waiting until the right time to use energy-intensive appliances, we can relieve pressure on the national grid and reduce emissions
Climate policies point to ‘catastrophic rise’ in global temperature, says UN report
Rich countries told they must close ‘emissions gap’ before the key 1.5 degree target is lost
Ireland’s 2030 wind farm targets may not be hit ‘until 2044’ due to ‘broken’ planning system
Only one wind farm secured planning approval in recent months from An Bord Pleanála
Ireland risks ‘compliance costs’ of €8bn for exceeding carbon budget
Climate Council warns Government to stop subsidising fossil fuel usage and scale up supports for people to avail of low-carbon technologies
Irish greenhouse gas emissions down 2.2% in first quarter, notes EPA
New series of quarterly bulletins to support more frequent monitoring of national and sectoral progress on climate action
Instead of curbing data centres, we should build more to spark greater demand for renewable energy
Data centres will be a cornerstone of advanced economies, but they can also be a catalyst for reducing carbon emissions
Why are environment activists so divided on the issue of liquefied natural gas?
LNG is a hot issue within the environment movement, while most governments insist it is essential to national energy security
John Kerry: Countries that fail to transition to clean energy are going to suffer economically
The US climate envoy on anger in developing countries over climate inequality, his reputation for being too positive, and conflict in the Middle East
EU warns State on green energy directive
Republic should have introduce new rules accelerating permitting last July
Irish climate to become ‘unrecognisable’ if action on emissions is delayed
Ireland has almost no pristine rivers left and is producing ‘more waste than ever’, State of Environment report finds
High Court overturns refusal of permission for Shannon LNG terminal in Co Kerry
Judge proposes to ask An Bord Pleanála to reconsider planning application ‘in accordance with law’
Corre says strategic investor may not be locked in until 2025
Renewable energy storage developer to focus on two German projects as lead Dutch project runs into ‘permitting challenges’
Marking a global milestone: The UK exits coal power
‘Renewables will soon overtake coal as the single biggest source of global electricity’
Microsoft agrees ESB data centre hydrogen power deal
Pilot project is part of a showcase of technology’s capability
Application windows for national grid connections to be doubled
Renewable developers had highlighted delays caused by a pre-connection requirement for full planning permission
Campaign group opposed to wind farm criticises An Bord Pleanála for shutting it out of new planning decision
Group had got court permission to proceed with judicial review action against decision allowing White Hill Wind to build seven turbines on Carlow-Kilkenny border
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