Category: Energy
Importance of Green Jobs – Associated Risks and H&S
EnergyWhat are Green Jobs Over the last few decades there has been a significant move towards a greener future because of environmental pollution. Countries are creating greener economies by increasing the number of green jobs to reduce the environmental impact of enterprises, to improve the efficiency of raw materials, to…
Read MoreRenewable Energy Innovations SEAI’s New Funding
EnergyNew technological innovations in the area of energy transformation are needed now to meet the increasing demand on our energy network. Such innovations, however, face a lot of challenges before becoming widely recognised and implemented. Sustainable energy innovation needs to be promoted worldwide by encouraging applied research, market development and…
Read MoreEU Energy Legislation – The Revised Renewable Energy Directive
EnergyRenewable Energy Sources contribute to climate change mitigation through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, achieve sustainable development, protect the environment and improve citizens’ health. Moreover, renewable energy is also emerging as a driver of inclusive economic growth, creating jobs and reinforcing energy security across Europe. The current 2020 framework…
Read MoreEnergy Performance of Companies and Buildings in the Netherlands
Compliance ManagementEnergy Performance of Companies and Buildings in the Netherlands – on the Move Recently, many legislative changes in the Netherlands have been announced or have entered into force with regard to the energy performance of companies and buildings. Some of these changes are far-reaching and may require substantial investments. Directive…
Read MoreSustainability in Irish Aviation Industry
EnergySome Facts About Irish Aviation Industry Ireland is a significant player in international aviation with a strategically vital role in air traffic management on the North Atlantic. The country is a well-known comprehensive centre for aircraft leasing. Almost 4,000 of the 22,000 aircraft currently in operation around the world are…
Read MorePowered by Renewable Energy: Countries & Sources
EnergyRenewable sources of energy are also known as infinite energy resources as they have the capability to replenish themselves and be reused. The shift towards renewable energy is largely motivated by increasing global temperatures, pollution and rapid depletion in fossil fuels. Hence, owing to above mentioned factors, renewable energy use…
Read MoreUnited Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals 2015 (SDGs)
Corporate Social ResponsibilityAfter years of debates and discussions, 193 countries agreed to develop a set of Global Goals in 2015. It was a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that everyone lives in a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable environment. These 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a…
Read MoreThe Beginning of the End for the Internal Combustion Engine in cars? The Future of Electric Cars
EnergyOn the 8th of July, Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson came out with a statement that shocked the world by committing to producing only electric cars or hybrid cars by 2019. Samuelson boasted that “This announcement marks the end of the solely combustion engine-powered car”. With this bold statement dominating the…
Read MoreWould Brexit mean the end of ESOS?
EnergyThe Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations 2014, which came into force on the 17th of July 2014, are made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and implement Article 8(4), (5) and (6) of Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency. Part 2 of the Regulations establishes the Energy Savings…
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