The TEA is attending the kick off meetings of three new EU Projects which will support the development of bioenergy in the South East Region of Ireland. Supported under the EU BioEnArea project (www.bioenarea.eu) and will focus on a number of themes – Regional Biomass Business Development will support enterprises and producers groups in the
Tipperary Institute is in the process of installing a wood chip heating system at its Thurles Campus. See Seamus Hoyne of Tipperary Institute and TEA presenting on this as part of TI Green Week. Live Streaming of presentation available at http://www.tippinst.ie/events/green_week.html
Almost 150 people attended a morning event on Wednesday January 26th, in Tipperary Institute in Thurles, encouraging people to explore the opportunities for new businesses and livelihoods in the “green” economy. The conclusion of the event was that “Green” is no longer specific to environmentalists or activists. Green is as much about savings and efficiency.
The HSA has issued an urgent alert to operators, maintenance personnel and members of the public on the dangers associated with bulk feed hoppers/tanks normally used with Wood Pellet Boilers. For more information
Brendan Smith TD, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has announced a two-week extension to the closing date for applications under the 2011 Bioenergy Scheme. The closing date for submission of applications for pre-planting approval is now extended until Wednesday 2nd February 2011. Announcing the extension, the Minister said “The recent adverse weather has caused great
The Tipperary Energy Agency and North Tipperary County Council will be hosting evening information sessions in Lorrha, Borrisokane , Terryglass and Nenagh over the next few weeks as part of the SERVE project. More details can be found on the SERVE project website
The agency will be closed from Friday 24 December 2010 until Tuesday 4 January 2011. Any message or e-mail will receive our attention on our return Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year
The ‘Better Light with Less Energy’ Video aims to show the viewer that 2nd generation low-energy light bulbs are readily available, that their performance is better than the 1st generation’s, and that they are far more economical than their incandescent counterparts. Watch it on our Purchasing Energy Efficient Appliances page
