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PRESS RELEASE: IrBEA outlines Bioenergy priorities ahead of the Budget

13th October 2020 in , , /by

For Immediate Release: 09/10/2020 Budget 2021 is expected to be a watershed budget in terms of driving towards 2030 and 2050 climate actions. Government support for Irish bioenergy industry through dedicated support and development measures will greatly assist in meeting Irelands targets. The bioenergy sectors of biomass, biogas, biofuels, energy crops and wood fuels are […]

Webinar No 8: Policies and Actions required to mobilise a large scale Irish Biogas Industry

26th September 2020 in /by

This webinar explored the opportunities and benefits of a mainstream Irish Biogas Industry and discussed the various policies and actions required to mobilise the industry. In 2019, The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) and The Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland (Cré) launched their joint policy document calling for a biogas support scheme. This policy […]

Webinar No 7: The Role of Edenderry Power in the Irish biomass Supply Chain

17th September 2020 in /by

Ireland currently derives just 4% of its energy from bioenergy, this needs to rise to 15% by 2030 with further deployment beyond to meet Paris Agreement targets.  By 2024 Edenderry Power intends to run solely on 100% sustainable biomass.  Sustainable biomass consumption at Edenderry will ensure that the Midlands will continue its long history of […]

Webinar No 5: Producing quality wood fuels for the Irish market

28th August 2020 in /by

Wood and biomass used for heating have the lowest emissions of carbon of all dispatchable renewable heating systems, reducing emissions by as much as 94% from that of using heating oil. Wood fuel quality is an essential component of ensuring the maximum efficiency, minimising harmful emissions, and ensuring that heating appliances are maintained. In this […]

Webinar 3: Biodiesel and Bioethanol reducing transport emissions – 8th July 2020

3rd July 2020 in , /by

This webinar, the third in the ‘IrBEA Bioenergy Webinar Series 2020’ heard from industry experts in the areas of biodiesel and bioethanol.   The Irish Bioenergy Association thank everyone for taking the time to join us this week. A recording of the presentation can be found HERE  and the presentations slides HERE Our next online webinar […]

2019 National Bioenergy Conference – View Presentations 13/02/19

29th June 2020 in /by

01 Ray Langton – Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland 02 Des O’Toole – Coillte 03 Maurice Ryan Green Belt 04 Edwina Curry – Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine 05 Tom Sheehy – Clearpower 06 Geraldine O’Sullivan – Irish Farmers Association 07 James Russell – Biocore 08 Chris Wheeler – DWF Legal 09 Denis Neary – SEAI 10 Jerry […]