The Train Energy project completed recently completed trained over 500 tradespersons from accross Europe, over 50 in Ireland. There were several interesting conclusions including how best to recruit tradespersons and also how to overcome traditional classroom training barriers with tradespersons. The full report on what was done and lessons learned is available here. All the

The installation of the new 550kW Biomass Boiler from Gilles is currently underway at Thurles Leisure Centre. The project is set to cut the heating costs within the facility from €150,000 per annum currently on LPG bulk to under €100,000 per annum on biomass locally sourced. This will have the impact of retaining this money

The Tipperary Energy Agency are partners in the BISYPLAN project, which aims to produce a handbook for planners and decision makers in relation to bio energy projects. For more information see the BISYPLAN Poster Now calling for input Case Studies on financing of Bioenergy Projects of any size. For further information please contact mbell@tea.ie or shoyne@tea.ie

All businesses need to cut their costs at present. (See how much you can save below) Oil Prices are rising. Tax on fossil fuels is high. You can make huge savings by switching to wood heat see more details here: Wood for heat info sheet 2011/12 Wood heat is the best value option at present: 1.

The Tipperary Energy Agency is organising a series of Home Energy Information Evenings to help homeowners to decrease their energy use and make their homes warmer and more comfortable. As well as presentations for the Tipperary Energy Agency staff on how to save energy , independent experts and contractors will also be available to answer

As the world’s automakers slowly move to embrace electric vehicles, each brand or group is taking a decidedly different approach to EV’s and hybrids. While Toyota is working to develop a battery with 600+ miles of range, Nissan says that 95 percent of Americans only need 100 miles of range a day. Batteries are by

As the world’s automakers slowly move to embrace electric vehicles, each brand or group is taking a decidedly different approach to EV’s and hybrids. While Toyota is working to develop a battery with 600+ miles of range, Nissan says that 95 percent of Americans only need 100 miles of range a day. Batteries are by

If electric vehicles are ever to be adopted en masse, they’re going to have to cut down on charging times drastically.  Nissan obviously realises this and they are currently working on a system to fully charge a Leaf EV in ten minutes or less. As it stands, a Nissan Leaf can take anywhere from 7