Entries by demoirbea2015

National Bioenergy Conference Webinar Special 1:  COP26 Goal 1 – Securing global net zero by mid-century & keep 1.5 degrees within reach

25th October 2021 in /by

For all those who took part in this webinar or those who would like to catch up. You can view the live recording here Topic Overview The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have recognised that bioenergy represents the largest current contributor to renewable energy across the world and is likely to remain that way for […]

National Bioenergy Conference Webinar Special 2: COP26 Goal 2 – Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats

24th October 2021 in /by

For all participants who took part in this webinar or those who would like to catch up, you can view the live recording here Bioenergy offers Ireland multi-sectoral benefits. Discussions are mostly focused on the provision of energy and emissions reduction. At this webinar the panel broadened the conversation to the wider benefits of bioenergy including […]

National Bioenergy Conference Webinar Special 3: COP26 Goal 3 – Mobilising Finance

23rd October 2021 in /by

For all participants who took part in this webinar or those who would like to catch up, you can view the live recording here To grow the Bioenergy sector mobilising finance is a key enabler. International financial institutions and funders must play their part by providing private and public sector finance to secure global net zero. […]

National Bioenergy Conference Webinar Special 4: COP26 Goal 4 – Work together to deliver

22nd October 2021 in /by

For all those who took part in this webinar or those who would like to catch up. You can view the live recording of the Presentation here Overview This was the final webinar in the IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference Series, we will discuss the enormous scale of the challenge in meeting emissions reduction targets. No […]

PRESS RELEASE: CAP Strategic Plan must contain provision for Bioenergy measures – IrBEA

22nd September 2021 in , , /by

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) highlighted in its recent consultation response, the need for the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan to contain provision for Bioenergy measures. For Immediate Release: 22/09/2021 Seán Finan, CEO at IrBEA said “the Bioenergy sector has a significant role to play in addressing some of the key challenges and opportunities […]

Webinar 25: Outlining the Proposed Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme – The role of Bioenergy

13th September 2021 in , /by

TOPIC OVERVIEW The Department of Environment Climate and Communications have published a consultation on the proposed Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHOS) to support the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This webinar outlined the main proposals within the proposed scheme and the role of bioenergy in meeting the obligation. The RHOS will mandate heating […]

PRESS RELEASE: IrBEA Cautiously Welcomes New Standards for Domestic Solid Fuels

7th September 2021 in , , , /by

Immediate Release: 07/09/2021 Following several years of lobbying for the regulation of wood fuels, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) cautiously welcome Minister Ryan’s announcement on New Standards for Domestic Solid Fuels. The new regulations set a standard for wood moisture levels, ensuring that wood fuel is clean burning and efficient for the householder. Noel Gavigan, […]

PRESS RELEASE: Enhanced Irish research and development required on biochar for its potential to be realised- IrBEA

2nd September 2021 in , , , /by

For Immediate Release 01/09/2021 Biochar production and use is an emerging opportunity in Ireland that needs to be embraced for its full benefit to be realised in addressing a series of challenges across many of our sectors. Biochar could benefit the forestry, agricultural and environmental sectors as a soil remediator, a slow-release fertiliser, a filtration […]

PRESS RELEASE: Value of Renewable Electricity Generation from Bioenergy not recognised in RESS – IrBEA

27th August 2021 in , , /by

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) articulated the frustration of members in its response to the recent Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) consultation. The additional value of Renewable Electricity generation from Bioenergy ahead of intermittent generation in terms of continuous supply and grid stability is not recognised in the RESS system. The RESS 2 consultation document […]