A lot of people are using the fact they are housebound due to Covid-19 as an opportunity to upskill and learn new things. As we are involved in energy, it seems like a good time to post details of some various online courses you can take to increase your knowledge across a range of energy related topics. This is not a definitive list of energy courses by any means and is more focused on short courses you can take […]
John Fogarty of Community Power will be speaking at this webinar which takes place on July 30th at 3pm. The agricultural sector accounts for almost 10% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, mainly for food production and transport. While there is an enormous potential to produce renewable energy on farms due to the availability of wind, sun, biomass and agricultural waste, important barriers and challenges still remain. Recent studies have proven that the main barriers identified by farmers to […]
Community Power will be participating in an online meeting in association with Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative and Littleton Development Association on Tuesday 10th November at 7.30pm. Participants will learn about saving money on energy costs and home heating, details of grants available for home insulation, energy upgrades and community owned renewable energy projects. Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative is a community led, One Stop Shop, home insulation upgrade and retrofitting organisation whose aims are to: Improve householders living conditions i.e. warmer, […]
Free Online Workshop - Sustainability in Work & the Community November 11 @7pm Facilitator: Shane Curran, Sureleaf Greener homes and businesses help to create greener communities. The workshop will help raise awareness and share practical experience around the steps that people and businesses can take to create a cleaner, greener environment for themselves, their families, their workplace and the wider community. Click here to register Programme 7pm Welcome & Introduction: Noel Heffernan, Chairperson, Tipperary Green Business Network 7.05pm Resource efficiency […]
Join Minister Eamon Ryan, campaigner Molly Walsh, a Community Power representative and others to talk about Community Energy. As Friends of the Earth Europe launch their new practical guide for communities wishing to set up community energy projects across Europe, we'll be talking with the Irish Minster on the plans for regulatory and legislative changes in Ireland to not just allow, but encourage citizens and communities to participate in the energy transition. Wednesday 2nd December, at 6pm. Online. Register by […]
Irish Rural Link is hosting a series of consultation workshops on EirGrid’s Shaping Our Electricity Future Strategy. A new report that details innovative approaches to developing the grid to meet ambitious 2030 renewable energy targets. It must redevelop the grid to manage 70% of Ireland’s electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030. Shaping Our Electricity Future comprises four approaches to achieving this, as well as meeting the projected increase demand for electricity over the coming years. Generation-Led: Government policy would […]
Join us on Wednesday 31st March for our webinar outlining the renewable energy opportunities for your community. John Fogarty, Community Power is one of the guest speakers on the day giving their tips for a successful renewable energy project. Register today for this free event: https://3cea.ie/2021/03/19/renewable-energy-opportunities-for-secs-ress-webinar-for-community-groups/ Looking forward to it ! 🤩
There is a public energy information webinar being organised by Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative in association with Kantoher Development Group for homeowners on Wednesday March 31st at 8pm. Householders will learn about how to save money on energy costs and home heating, details of grants available for home energy upgrades and community owned renewable energy projects. Speakers will include representatives from Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative, Drombane Upperchurch Energy Team, SEAI Community Energy Mentor and JP Prendergast, Community Power, Ireland’s first […]
Irish Rural Link are hosting a series of consultation workshops on EirGrid’s Shaping Our Electricity Future Strategy. Register HERE A new report that details innovative approaches to developing the grid to meet ambitious 2030 renewable energy targets. It must redevelop the grid to manage 70% of Ireland’s electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030. Shaping Our Electricity Future comprises four approaches to achieving this, as well as meeting the projected increase demand for electricity over the coming years. Generation-Led: Government policy […]
Shaping Our Electricity Future comprises four approaches to achieving this, as well as meeting the projected increase demand for electricity over the coming years. Register Here - https://www.irishrurallink.ie/have-your-say-shaping-our-electricty-future/ Generation-Led: Government policy would influence where renewable energy is generated – favouring locations where the grid is already strong Developer-Led: In this approach, we continue to connect new sources of renewable electricity as requested in any location Technology-Led: This approach uses technical solutions to make the grid more resilient so it can […]
