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 & Final Conference is starting next week ! A wide variety of events are happening all next week to appeal to people in the construction industry, home owners business owners, local authorities and many more. Register now as places are limited   For more details on the events happening all next week, click here. Click here

For those of you who took part in ECCC, very well done to you all.  Everyone was a winner for saving energy and money.    You can view the video of the award ceremony on our You Tube Channel by clicking the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouKeR2E6Ymo&feature=plcp

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

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

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

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

Final call for early registration.  Ends today at 12 noon.  Click on http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3796659912?ref=ebtn&ebtv=C to register your interest to avail of the discounted price when tickets go on sale.