Wind energy helped bring down the price of household electricity in December
As the wind blew in December, turbines contributed a record level of energy to the…
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2014 International Passive House Conference programme published
When it comes to energy use, it is most sustainable to focus on efficiency first.…
Passive House Institute details Component Award for windows
The Passive House Institute is announcing its very first Component Award, recognising high-quality, cost-effective Passive House Components.…
Urgent action required after confirmation that €23m in damage caused to Clare coastline – Conway
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has today (Friday) reiterated his call for an urgent…
National energy policy needs to be revised – Senator John Kelly
Senator John Kelly has welcomed the call by Senator John Whelan, for the Government to…
€126m Galway Harbour expansion plan lodged with An Bord Pleanála today
An application to expand Galway Harbour has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála. The proposed…
NI’s Mivan in administration
Mivan has been placed in administration putting nearly 300 jobs at risk. The move follows…
Construction sector sees increased recruitment demand
Demand for building workers, architects and engineers is growing, according to a leading recruitment agency,…
Waterford City Council cuts commercial rates by 20%
It is hoped the reduction will stimulate the local economy enabling businesses to generate more…
Bank of Ireland to release €33 billion in “new” lending
Bank of Ireland is planning to release €33 billion in “new” lending into the economy here…