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Articles and analysis relating to measures that can improve energy efficiency in the home.

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Cork could lead the production of green energy, according to report

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

Energy analysts Aurora announced on Tuesday that Ireland could produce the cheapest green hydrogen in Europe by 2030

Ireland at risk of not capitalising on wind energy potential, says Cork MEP

Ireland at risk of not capitalising on wind energy potential, says Cork MEP

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

He said the State is competing with wind energy companies for the limited number of professionals in the field

Port of Cork and ESB join forces to spearhead green energy

Port of Cork and ESB join forces to spearhead green energy

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Ireland's offshore wind energy potential is significant, with a maritime area more than seven times the size of its landmass

Enda Gunnell, Niamh Briggs and Ian Flanagan 17/2/2022

Munster Rugby and Pinergy to make Musgrave Park green

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Munster Rugby has teamed up with energy company, Pinergy, in a 10-year partnership to install a 400 kw peak Solar installation at Cork’s Musgrave Park.

Cork’s contribution to achieving net-zero

Cork’s contribution to achieving net-zero

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

Darragh Bermingham hears how a Ballycotton offshore wind project will help tackle climate change and achieve net-zero for Ireland

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Taoiseach signs off on Celtic Interconnector project in Paris; cable will link from France to Cork and power 450,000 homes

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Some 575km of cable will be linked to Cork from Finistere in Brittany bringing energy to 450,000 homes under the plans.

Cork hotelier calls for energy support scheme to be backdated as electricity bill rises by almost €16k

Cork hotelier calls for energy support scheme to be backdated as electricity bill rises by almost €16k

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

The general manager of the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, Neil Grant said the electricity bill for their hotel in August was €24,669. This was in comparison to an electricity bill of €8,833 in August 2021

Port of Cork, EIH2 and Port of Amsterdam sign memorandum of understanding

Port of Cork, EIH2 and Port of Amsterdam sign memorandum of understanding

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

This partnership will help to enable the establishment of a supply chain for green hydrogen between Ireland and Europe via the port of Amsterdam.

Cork Airport achieves 56% reduction in carbon emissions in 10 years

Cork Airport achieves 56% reduction in carbon emissions in 10 years

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

“We’re fully committed to reducing our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment,” acting managing director at Cork Airport, Roy O’Driscoll, said.

ESB partners with Fluence to open major fast-acting battery plant in Co Cork

New Cork battery plant will increase electric sustainability

Sat, 16 Jul, 2022

The new battery plant will provide 19 megawatts (which translates as 38 megawatt hours) of fast-acting energy storage to help provide grid stability and deliver more renewables on Ireland’s electricity system.

Cork residents group raises concerns over part of Celtic Interconnector Project

Cork residents group raises concerns over part of Celtic Interconnector Project

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

In recent weeks, An Bord Pleanála approved the €1bn underwater power line which will allow the exchange of electricity between Ireland and France.

Piggy bank and Euro cash near an electricity meter and gas meter. Utility bills, consumption of electricity and gas for heating

Cork households with smart meters urged to make the most of smart electricity plans

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Over 750,000 smart meters have already been installed in homes across Ireland, and by the end of 2024, it is expected that all two million households in Ireland will have a smart meter

Celtic Interconnecter gets green light from An Bord Pleanála

Celtic Interconnecter gets green light from An Bord Pleanála

Mon, 23 May, 2022

In 2019, the project received €530 million in funding from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy Programme.

Offshore wind is the answer to Ireland’s green energy needs, says Cork Chamber

Offshore wind is the answer to Ireland’s green energy needs, says Cork Chamber

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Both Cork Chamber and Green Rebel Marine were reacting to the recent establishment of a new maritime planning regime, which will enable the development of offshore wind farms

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