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The future of biofuels

Posted by Francoise Hickey

Biofuels have long been discussed as a possible alternative to fossil fuels, but their high prices and mediocre performances have kept big oil corporations and much of the public away. In today’s post, however, Madison Jones explores the new technological breakthroughs that are making biofuels a viable and feasible fuel resource. Madison notes that with

SERVE Energy week event remaining places now available at 50% Discount

Posted by Francoise Hickey

The SERVE Project is funded under the EU CONCERTO Programme. The project has triggered an investment of €8.5m in sustainable energy actions in North Tipperary. 400 buildings have been upgraded, 500 individual renewable energy heating systems installed, 50 Eco Buildings constructed, two district heating systems and 2MW of biomass heating systems installed. Detailed analysis of

Great Electric Drive ecar arrives in Thurles

Posted by Francoise Hickey

Olivia O’Brien, a second level teacher at the Presentation Convent in Thurles has just recieved her electric car.  She is taking part in the ESB ecar Great Electric Drive trial.  The lucky Olivia is driving a Mitsubishi I-Miev.  A number of months ago, the Presentation Convent won the SEAI One Good Idea competition.  Don’t forget

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Posted by Francoise Hickey

Borrisokane Localswitch Association will be appointing 9 Community Enterprise Developers to work with us over the next few weeks.   Job Description;   The Community Enterprise Developers will;   Conduct and collect household surveys for Borrisokane residents. Take part in preparation sessions for the Borrisokane Jobs Fair on September 20th Host an enterprise focus group