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Weekly Noticeboard 30/11/15

30th November 2015 in /by

1. Complimentary Tickets to the Irish National Sustainability Summit – 3 Nov. IrBEA members are offered complimentary delegate passes to the National Sustainability Summit on the 3rd November in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. You simply need to register online for a delegate badge. In essence The National Sustainability Summit consists of 9 events in one, […]

Weekly Noticeboard 28/11/15

28th November 2015 in /by

1. DoE request for input on revisions to EU Emissions Trading Scheme. In July 2015, the European Commission introduced a legislative proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for the period after the year 2020. The proposal forms part of the process of delivering on the EU’s target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions […]

Weekly Noticeboard 21/11/15

21st November 2015 in /by

1. Grid connections becoming tighter. There is an unprecedented level of interest in solar photovoltaic projects, and a high volume of connection applications to ESB Networks at present. This is creating serious constraints for other renewable generators who may experience long delays and high costs if they come after other applicants in the same area. IrBEA has […]

Joint Cré-IrBEA submission on AD for RHI consultation

18th November 2015 in /by

This submission for DCENR’s RHI technology review consultation, jointly developed by Cré and IrBEA, is focused on anaerobic digestion. The paper includes a short introductory section on AD – the policy changes required, benefits, and supporting documentation – followed by responses to the 40 specific questions in the consultation. The submitted document can be downloaded here

Weekly Noticeboard 14/11/15

14th November 2015 in /by

1. Jobs notice – Action Renewables. Two job opportunities have just been advertised by Action Renewables, an IrBEA member based in Belfast. Action Renewables supports commercial renewable energy development, develops and supports European Projects, trades Renewable Energy Certificates, and offers quality assurance to the renewable energy industry.

European BioGas Association Press Release on Biogas for Grid

15th October 2015 in /by

Biomethane is a mature technology that can significantly reduce Europe’s dependency on natural gas” was the main message of the 2nd Conference of the European Biogas Association in the Netherlands. DGs for Energy, Transport and Agriculture confirm that in the next decades there is no way to achieve renewable energy targets without biogas.

IrBEA submission for a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme

17th September 2015 in , /by

IrBEA’s submission to the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an RES-E support scheme follows a consultation with members. This paper responds to the first stage of four consultation steps indicated by DCENR. IrBEA’s analysis covers a range of issues and concludes with recommendations. A short summary is included at the front end. […]