A call to action this week as the UN Secretary General refers to the IPCC climate change report as a “Code Red” for humanity. (https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/climate-report-is-a-code-red-for-humanity-says-un-secretary-general-1.4643234).
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New Policy Guide on Carbon Content of Electricity
Our research and development department has carried out an in-depth review of the Carbon Content of Electricity consumed in Ireland. At EcoMerit it is important that we use accurate carbon measurements that honestly reflect the nature of the electricity being produced and consumed. As such the way we measure the Carbon Content of Electricity will […]
DECC policy on SEAI Community Grants Update 09/06/21: EcoMerit Community Responds to Eamon Ryan
EcoMerit has sent a response to the reply we received from minister Eamon Ryan’s office over the worrying new DECC policy on SEAI community grants that aims to introduce a restrictive domestic dwelling requirement (check it out here). The campaign to remove this unnecessary barrier to environmental progress is ongoing and we appreciate all the […]
SEAI Community Grants- EcoMerit Community takes Action, Eamon Ryan office responds.
Last month we sent a letter to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, regarding the worrying new DECC policy that will limit access to key energy efficiency SEAI community grants (see our letter here). We had a fantastic response from the EcoMerit community, many of whom took action and sent their […]
Government Climate Bill Commits Ireland to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050.
On the 23rd March 2021 the Irish Government approved the final text of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill. This proactive and ambitious piece of legislation will “provide for the approval of plans by the Government in relation to climate change for the purpose of pursuing the transition to a climate resilient, […]
Earth Day 2021
Happy Earth Day! For the past 50 years Earth Day has been celebrated as a special day when the wellbeing of our Earth is put on centre stage. Brilliant people from across our global community come together to share ideas on how to build a better world and remind us all of the vital importance […]
EcoMerit delighted to support Green for Micro
We are delighted to be working with the Green for Micro programme as one of their expert consultants, providing mentoring to small enterprises on how to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their businesses from both a financial and environmental standpoint. We had a great introductory discussion in Kildare with 10 businesses on Wed 14 […]
EcoMerit submission on support for MicroGeneration
EcoMerit recently made a submission to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in relation to a public consultation on support for MicroGeneration. Further information here.
