Energy bulletins

Smart Grids, what are they?

2012/18/01

From the beginning of the electricity revolution, the approach has been, if demand increases so should capacity, however, little thought was given to the adequacy of the system to cope with that ever increasing demand.

ISO 50001: The New International Standard for Energy Management Systems

2011/29/11

The International Standard ISO 50001 is the new voluntary accreditation for Energy Management Systems released in June 2011 and it is due to replace the existing equivalent standard EN 16001, when it expires in April 2012.

What future prospects for LNG on the Irish and European gas markets?

2011/25/10

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been temporarily condensed to liquid form for ease of storage or transport. The rapid expansion of this source of natural gas is likely to have a significant effect on the Irish (and European) gas markets.

Shale Gas Plays in Ireland

2011/31/08

On the 14^th February 2011, the Minister for Natural Resources Conor Lenihan announced the completion of an evaluation for onshore resource exploration licences in the Northwest Carboniferous Basin (NCB) and the Clare Basin.

Anaerobic Digestion in Ireland

2011/16/08

The Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources published its fourth report on the development of Anaerobic Digestion in Ireland earlier this year.

This bulletin outlines a short description of the process and benefits Anaerobic Digestion can bring.

White Paper: Energy Efficiency for Dairy Sector Utilities

2011/07/07

5 ways Dairy Processors can Operate & Maintain Utilities to Save Energy and Reduce Costs

Taking a Flexible Approach to Meeting Ireland's Future Energy Needs

2011/08/06

Presentation by Liam Connellan at the Energy Ireland Seminar, June 1st

Delivering innovative energy solutions for the Industrial and Commercial sectors

2011/08/06

Presentation by Pat Gilroy at the Energy Ireland Seminar, June 1st

What Price Carbon?

2011/01/03

With the coming into effect in the Republic of Ireland in May 2010 of carbon taxation at €15 per tonne...

Contrasting Energy Outlook: USA and China

2011/25/01

A recent 20-year projection from U.K. energy giant BP make surprisingly optimistic reading for the USA's energy security.

Dalkia & Kerry Ingredients are short listed for the SEAI Awards 2010

2010/22/12

The annual Sustainable Energy Awards are intended to encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management in the industrial, commercial and public sectors.

Saving Energy in 2011

2010/01/11

Ask any energy experts and they'll say that preventative measures will help your business to reduce its energy costs...

New tariffs announced for Large Energy Users

2010/01/11

As of 1^stOctober 2010, the new CER approved Distribution, Transmission and Market Operators tariffs have come into effect.

Lean Maintenance, a Risk-Based Approach

2010/01/10

This article presents an industry case study of the application of Lean Maintenance methodologies. These can remove waste and reduce man-hour requirement in a regulatory compliant manner.

Energy Efficiency for Irish Buildings Conference

2010/15/08

Dalkia was delighted to be one of the sponsors of the Energy Efficiency for Irish Building conference that took place in Croke Park on September 24th, 2010.

Natural Gas Tariffs Update

2010/15/07

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has proposed that no increases be applied to the current Bord Gais Energy (BG Energy) natural gas tariffs...

Industrial Refrigeration

2010/11/06

Industrial refrigeration systems are common to many of the food and chemical processing plants found across Ireland.