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Renewables
Shout out for wind farm community fund applications
Stephen Robb
Wind farms supported under the Government's Renewable Electricity Support Scheme must pay into a community benefit fund each year for 15 years.
31 January 2024 News
Farmer fury forces SCEP changes
Farmers who are affected by the ICBF evaluation changes have been given some leeway under the SCEP scheme.
31 January 2024 News
Department grants SCEP farmers more flexibility over ICBF changes
Farmers who are affected by the ICBF evaluation changes have been given some leeway under the new SCEP scheme.
Free environmental management training for Connemara locals
Fencing, chainsaw use and pesticide herbicide use are among the skills to be taught under a new community engagement project.
23 January 2024 News
Energy sector remains on track to exceed carbon budgets
Even if the full sweep of policies contained in the 2023 Climate Action Plan is implemented, the energy sector is likely to exceed its 2030 carbon budget, according to the SEAI. Stephen Robb reports.
3 January 2024 Renewables
County councils to zone land for renewables development
The spatial assessment of land areas suitable for renewable energy development will be incorporated into county or city development plans.
4 December 2023 News
Ag machinery exempt from increasing EU emissions reduction targets
The European Council has proposed to update and enforce stricter regulations on CO2 emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, while deeming agricultural and forestry vehicles exempt.
1 November 2023 News