Renewable Heat Incentive – Technology Review Consultation Final date September 18th
DCENR have issued a Renewable Heat Incentive – Technology Review Consultation. Introduction of the RHI in 2016 would greatly assist in meeting the 12% renewable heat target set for Ireland by 2020 and increase security of supply.
The period of public consultation has been extended till September 18th.
For details on this refer to: http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/energy/en-ie/Pages/Consultation/Renewable-Heat-Incentive-.aspx
Smart reflex Guide on District Heating
Hi all,
Please find attached a copy of the Smart reflex guide, which about 100% renewable district heating and cooling systems in Europe.
It contains an over view of the benefits a district heating system gives and provides examples of them in action.
20150728_SmartReFlex_Guide
Solar Power Battle Puts Hawaii at Forefront of Worldwide Changes
Interesting article and Video on Solar Panel usage in Hawaii.
HONOLULU — Allan Akamine has looked all around the winding, palm tree-lined cul-de-sacs of his suburban neighborhood in Mililani here on Oahu and, with an equal mix of frustration and bemusement, seen roof after roof bearing solar panels.
Mr. Akamine, 61, a manager for a cable company, […]
Aran islands could be carbon neutral by 2022- Irish Times
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/aran-islands-could-be-carbon-neutral-by-2022-1.2301379
Three offshore islands are outstripping the mainland in their drive to become carbon neutral by 2020.
A pilot project involving use of electric cars and building upgrades indicates that fossil fuel dependence on the Aran islands could be cut by 84 per cent, community leaders told Minister for Energy Alex White on Inis Mór.
A combination of […]
Irish Renewable Energy Targets
Hi all,
Another interesting Article courtesy of Barry Clarke. Ireland’s Renewable Energy Targets for 2020.
The headline figure always talked about is 40% renewable energy by 2020, however the figure is actually a lot less impressive when you look at it in a little more detail. The 40% is for only one component of our total energy […]
Submission to Kerry County Council
Hi all,
Just a quick note to show our submission to the LECP has been acknowledged by Kerry County Council
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From: LECP <LECP@kerrycoco.ie>
To: Barry Clarke <barryfishir@yahoo.co.uk>; energy@transitionkerry.org
Sent: Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 14:10
Subject: RE: Submission
Dear Mr Clarke,
I acknowledge with thanks receipt of your submission to the LECP.
Kind regards,
Lisa Fanning
Community Department
Kerry County Council”
Energy Co-op Flyer
Hi all,
Here is a copy of our Flyer should the group need it.
Energy_PDF_v3
I have also included two jpeg images of the flyer, one inside and one outside. Which are much smaller in size.