Energy & Environment
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Significant increase expected in water bodies designated as ‘heavily modified water bodies’
Up to 466 water bodies throughout Ireland could be designated as heavily modified water bodies (HMWBs) in the next River…
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Group Water Schemes: Powered by people, guided by strategy
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) continues to play a pivotal role in helping to safeguard rural Ireland’s…
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European Commission announces Water Resilience Strategy
The European Commission has launched a Water Resilience Strategy aimed at strengthening Europe’s ability to cope with growing water challenges,…
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Water Forum calls for the use of water efficient fittings to reduce supply demand pressures
Despite Ireland being perceived as a ‘wet’ country, the greatest demand for water is in areas where there is least…
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Excess water charges will not be introduced ‘at this time’
Although domestic water charges were abolished nearly a decade ago, the potential for their return is yet to fully evaporate.…
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Tracking Ireland’s retrofitting journey
Barry Quinlan, Assistant Secretary at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) with responsibility for built environment, retrofit,…
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Electric Ireland Superhomes: A retrofit one-stop shop for approved housing bodies and local authorities
Electric Ireland Superhomes is a joint venture between Tipperary Energy Agency and ESB (Electric Ireland) established in 2021. We are…
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Europe’s heat pump revolution
Paul Kenny, Director General of the European Heat Pump Association, talks to eolas Magazine about the role of heat pumps…
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Tuath and KORE pioneer sustainable retrofits with Circular Reno project
As housing providers seek to upgrade older homes to modern standards and embed sustainability into their practices, Tuath Housing Association…
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Is Ireland on track to meet its retrofit targets?
While significant progress has been made towards the State’s residential retrofit targets, these are challenged by financial, structural, and policy-related…
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