News from 16 February 2009 on edie

Kilkenny ‘needs compost disposal plant’

The rollout of a new environmental collection policy in Kilkenny is being delayed because a suitable compostable waste processing plant has yet to be found.

Rise in number of building energy assessments

There has been a significant increase in the number of Building Energy Rating (BER) assessments carried out in Ireland, new figures show.

Energy efficiency can save ‘£1m a day’

A campaign has been launched to urge UK businesses to save £1m a day during the recession by being more energy efficient.

UK recyclables in demand in China

Chinese demand for recyclable materials has helped to boost prices for UK firms selling materials abroad, MPs have been told.

Older property to benefit from new energy efficiency scheme

Owners of older property have been urged to take advantage of Ireland's national insulation programme.

Dublin seafront cycle path plans unveiled

Plans for a 22km cycle path along Dublin's seafront promenade were unveiled to city councillors on February 11.

Incinerator plans ruled ‘contrary to waste management aims’

Local authorities in Leinster have declined to give the green light to a proposed waste incinerator, it has been reported.

Donegal County unveils ‘hydro-lighting’ plans

Donegal County Council has announced plans to use hydro-turbines to power street lights.

Govt inspector backs £750m plan for MG Rover site

Plans for a £750m redevelopment of the site of the former MG Rover factory have been given the green light by a Government planning inspector.

Government’s insulation plans ‘a drop in the ocean’

The Irish government's pledge to invest €100 million in improving energy efficiency levels in homes and businesses across the country is merely a step in the right direction, it has been argued.

‘Climate change’ lacks teeth

The term 'climate change' is not instilling the sense of urgency required to galvinise action on emissions while 'global warming' is confusing the British public as the country emerges from one of the coldest winters in decades.

South Africa offers energy efficiency incentives

Plagued by frequent power outages and unreliable generation, South Africa has a pressing need to cut energy consumption that goes beyond the global concerns over carbon emissions.

Day: 16 February 2009