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Monthly Archives: September 2012

Electricity Prices to Increase by 5.9% from October

Just a number of days after the energy regulator granted the increase in the price of Natural Gas, electricity prices are now to be hiked by 5.9%.  Since 60% of our electricity is generated by burning natural gas, it was only a matter of time before the increased gas price would be reflected in the

Algae for Bio fuel

In the next 15 we could be using bio fuel that has been made from algae.  A County Cork based research firm is responsible for this latest development.  Algae is now proving itself to be a suitable contender for bio fuel production as it is does not require much power or land resources.  A good

Aran Islands set target to become energy independent by 2022

Fuinneamh Oileáin Árann Comharchumann Teoranta (Aran Islands Energy Cooperative), in partnership with Energy Cooperatives Ireland, plans to turn the Aran Islands into an energy technology development centre to further efforts in achieving energy independence for the islands over the next 10 years. Click the link below for the rest http://www.siliconrepublic.com/clean-tech/item/28757-aran-islands-set-target-to/   Can the Aran Islands

Gas Price Rise Confirmed

It was announced today that the CER has approved another rise in the price of gas. This time the rise is 8.5% for domestic customers. Business users are likely to face a similar rise in the coming months also. This comes just as Autumn is upon us! What can you do about it? Check out

TV3 at ESB ecars Fully Charged Conference 2012

ESB ecars recently held the  Fully Charged Electric Cars Conference in Dublin’s Convention Center.   click here to see the interview video with TV3

National Rural Development Conference 2012

Date for Your Diary National Rural Development Conference 2012 ‘Maximising the Use of Rural Resources’ Organised by Teagasc and the National Rural Network will be held on Tuesday, 16th October 2012 Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co Meath The conference is being held in association with the Irish Local Development Network, Macra na Feirme and the

National Rural Development Conference 2012

Date for Your Diary National Rural Development Conference 2012 ‘Maximising the Use of Rural Resources’ Organised by Teagasc and the National Rural Network will be held on Tuesday, 16th October 2012 Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co Meath The conference is being held in association with the Irish Local Development Network, Macra na Feirme and the