Progress towards Ireland's energy targets
While Ireland is over half way towards meeting each of its renewable energy and energy efficiency targets, bridging the gaps by 2020 will be challenging. Read more
Fuel Quality Directive - Ireland's progress
We analyse Ireland’s progress towards the recently adopted FQD target of reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of transport fuels by 6%. Read more
Fuel Quality Directive - a 'new' energy target for 2020
The adoption of the amended FQD will introduce a new target for the reduction of the greenhouse gas intensity of transport fuels throughout the EU by 2020. Read more
Ireland's new energy policy
We summarise the key elements in Ireland's new energy white paper, which sets a goal of reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. Read more
Evolution of the biofuels obligation scheme
There have been several changes to the biofuels obligation scheme since it was introduced in 2010, including the introduction of sustainability regulations & an increase to the obl ... Read more
Alternative fuels infrastructure
The Irish Government has begun work on a national policy framework to support the deployment of alternative fuels, in accordance with the alternative fuels infrastructure directive ... 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
Introduction of biofuel obligation scheme
The biofuel obligation scheme was introduced in 2010 as a key component in Ireland’s renewable energy strategy. It obliges oil companies to supply certain minimum amounts of biofue ... Read more