Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed confirmation that the publication of a notice for planning application for the use of biomass in Shannonbridge power station in County Offaly will be placed this week. It is expected that a formal planning application will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for the West Offaly power plant while an application to Longford County …
Naughten welcomes €83,000 for Rathcroghan Tours and making local homes warmer
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation by Minister Michael Ring of over €83,000 to Tulsk Action Group and Midland Warmer Homes in Curraghboy. “Tulsk Action Group has received €20,000 towards the cost of purchasing a minibus to facilitate visitors accessing the archeological sites of Rathcroghan. This investment will help increase tourist numbers locally as well as …
Naughten launches ‘Call for Applications’ under new €500 million Climate Action Fund
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, is today launching the first ‘Call for Applications’ under the Government’s new €500million Climate Action Fund. The Climate Action Fund will support initiatives from the public and private sector that will help Ireland reach its climate and energy targets. The deadline for applications is October 1st 2018. The €500million fund is …
How the new renewable heat scheme can help your business
Would you like to know more about the practical aspects of switching to green heat for your business? On Wednesday May 23, Teagasc and IBEC are hosting a workshop on the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat. The scheme, announced by Minister Naughten in November 2017, will offer commercial and industrial heat users an exciting opportunity to avail of financial aid …
Minister Denis Naughten announces grants for Heat Pumps are now available from today
Local Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is today encouraging homeowners across Roscommon-Galway to apply for grants for the installation of heat pumps. Grants of up to €3,500 are available and applications are now open. “Ireland ranks among the highest in the EU for carbon emissions from homes. Switching to renewable heating options like heat pumps will …
Local Minister Denis Naughten invites communities to a home energy upgrade information session this Friday April 27th
Local Minister Denis Naughten is encouraging as many people as possible from local communities to attend an information meeting this coming Friday April 27th on his Department’s deep retrofit grant scheme for energy efficiency home improvements. “This will be the first of two upcoming information evenings, hosted by Irish Rural Link, and it will take place this Friday April 27th …
Naughten urges local applications for a €10 million fund for Energy Efficiency Design Projects
Grant funding can help save 30% on energy costs p.a. Roscommon Gaels benefits from energy upgrade April 10, 2018 Local Minister Denis Naughten is urging businesses and organisations across Roscommon-Galway that are planning an investment in new design and energy upgrades to apply for funding under a special scheme called Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED). Minister Denis Naughten secured …
Ballaghaderreen fast charger replaced – Minister Naughten
Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that the ESB electric car charging point in Ballaghaderreen has now been replaced. It was recently brought to the attention of Minister Naughten that the fast charger in Ballaghaderreen, one of the first fast chargers in the country, was out of service. The charger was installed by ESB eCars but the as manufacturer had since …
Naughten kick-starts Biomass and Biogas Sectors with introduction of Support Scheme for Renewable Heat
I have introduced a national Support Scheme for Renewable Heat after securing Government approval. The Scheme is designed to financially support the replacement of fossil fuel heating systems with renewable energy for large heat demand non-domestic users. This covers commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating, public sector and other non-domestic businesses and sectors (in the non-emissions trading sector). “The Support Scheme …
Ballaghaderreen fast charger to be upgraded before end of year – Naughten
Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that the ESB electric car charging point in Ballaghaderreen will be replaced before the end of the year. It was recently brought to the attention of Minister Naughten that the fast charger in Ballaghaderreen, one of the first fast chargers in the country, was out of service. The charger was installed by ESB eCars but …