IEA launches latest review of Ireland's energy policy
The International Energy Agency's in-depth review notes that Ireland is unlikely to achieve its CO2 targets & recommends upward adjustment in carbon tax. Read more
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
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 (FQD) target transposed
Article 7a of the FQD has been transposed into Irish law. Fuel suppliers must reduce the carbon intensity of transport fuels by 6% by 2020, compared to a 2010 baseline. 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