Sustainability criteria for biomass
We identified appropriate sustainability criteria for biomass and determined how they could be used to promote the development of supply chains for sustainable biomass. Read more
Review of public service obligation (PSO) levy
We reviewed the processes, systems & resources used to administer Ireland's PSO levy, which is a charge on all electricity consumers to support energy policy goals. Read more
Strategic energy options in alcoholic beverage sector
We supported a leading manufacturer to identify and evaluate options for large-scale investment in its energy infrastructure, as an enabler for its ambitious growth plans. Read more
Impacts of legislative changes on fuel markets
We modeled the impacts of proposed changes in legislation on the market demand for, and environmental emissions from, different heating fuels across Ireland. Read more
Development of biofuels obligation scheme
A consortium led by Byrne Ó Cléirigh has project managed the establishment, administration and ongoing development of the biofuels obligation scheme (BOS) in Ireland since 2010. Read more
Electric vehicles on the Aran Islands
We coordinated a project to examine how electric vehicles could unlock the benefits of local energy resources and improve the economic sustainability of island living. Read more
Potential for CHP in Ireland
Byrne Ó Cléirigh undertook an assessment of the potential for combined heat and power (CHP) deployment in Ireland out to 2020. Read more
National system to track energy performance
Since 2009, we have led the design, development and implementation of an internationally pioneering system to monitor & report energy performance throughout the Irish public sector ... Read more