Regulatory compliance for aluminimum smelter
Byrne Ó Cléirigh investigated the environmental status of the Kubal aluminium smelting plant in Sweden as part of a pre-investment due diligence process. We subsequently assisted ... Read more
Impact of offshore wind on the marine environment
Byrne Ó Cléirigh undertook a study to examine the impact of offshore wind energy structures on the subsea marine environment. Read more
Evaluation of UK Government support for renewables
Byrne Ó Cléirigh evaluated the UK Government's support for new and renewable electricity technologies under the non-fossil fuel obligation (NFFO) and the supporting programme. Read more
Licensing for waste management facility
We prepared a waste licence application for a waste management facility comprising a municipal waste facility, a waste-to-energy plant and a composting plant. Read more
National strategy for greenhouse gas reduction
Byrne Ó Cléirigh contributed to the development of a strategy for the Irish Government to limit and reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Read more
EU ETS phase III
The EU is pressing ahead with the tightening of GHG emissions of by means of phase III of its emissions trading scheme (ETS), which will run from 1 January 2013 until 2020. Read more
Sustainability criteria for biofuels
Biofuels must satisfy sustainability criteria that include minimum GHG savings and the protection of material and land with a high carbon stock and a high biodiversity value. Read more
Certification of high-efficiency CHP
The certification of high-efficiency CHP in Ireland will be implemented in accordance with the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 and a recent decision by the CER. Read more