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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking at the UN New York Climate Summit about phasing out oil exploration

Irish government to Phase out Oil exploration

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Oil Exploration to be phased out

It seems like every new headline is offering more incentives than ever to switch to renewable energy. This week,  Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York that the Government is planning to phase out oil exploration in Irish waters. “We will take coal off our electricity grid by 2025. Our renewable electricity will rise from 30% today to 70% in ten years,” Mr Varadkar added.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking at the UN New York Climate Summit about phasing out oil exploration

Carbon taxes

The Taoiseach also expects a carbon tax to raise billions of euro over the next few years. An all-party Oireachtas committee has committed to raising carbon taxes from €20 a tonne to €80 a tonne by 2030. Banning oil exploration is just one of the first steps the government will need to meet its climate targets. The future of carbon taxes is still uncertain so investing in renewable energy for your home is a wise move. It will not only reduce your bills in the long term but also help to protect you from hefty charges which may be introduced in the upcoming budget.

 

Carbon tax written in emissions smoke from a factory stack

Energy Efficiency

Fossil fuels are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. Governments, industry, small businesses and homeowners all need to take action to ensure we have a renewable energy infrastructure in place for the coming years, which will see innovative new technology heating our homes and workplaces. The benefits of energy efficiency upgrades are short-term as well as long-term, for us and for the environment. Cheaper heating bills, warmer homes and protection from carbon taxes are just some of the benefits of heat pumps.

 

Air source heat pump

Heat Pumps

To meet EU environmental regulations by 2030, we need to make renewable energy our primary heat source. We need to completely eliminate our reliance on fossil fuels as soon as possible. Energy efficiency is also crucial, as less energy waste means less energy needs to be supplied from whatever source. Heat pump systems can be optimised by installing a mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit to ensure greater energy efficiency as well as cleaner, moisture-free air in your home. If you are ready for a cleaner, warmer home, get in touch with us today!

 

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The Climate Strikers are fighting for a Fossil-Free Future: Let’s Help them!

On Friday 20th September, thousands of people will take to the streets in Galway and in cities and towns around the world to for the Global Climate strike. Companies like Lush, Amazon, WordPress and organisations Amnesty International and Oxfam are all supporting the climate strikers on Friday, and we can too!

How can I help if I can’t join the strike?

Even if you can’t leave your workplace for whatever reason, you can still support the climate strikers. One of the most important things you can do is start decarbonising your home by installing a renewable energy system. This will ensure a lasting legacy of energy infrastructure for future generations. It also saves you money on your heat bills as well as protecting you from any potential hits from future carbon taxes.

 

Decarbonising heat

The Taoiseach has acknowledged that Ireland is a “laggard” in fulfilling its climate change treaty obligations. A major contributor to Ireland’s shortfall in reaching its renewable energy target is an under-performance on renewable heat. Ireland actually placed 26th out of the 28 EU member states for renewable energy for heat. The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently published a review of the government’s performance on climate adaptation measures and one of its recommendation was for the government to prioritise a time-bound roadmap for decarbonising heat.

 

Nutherm Galway can design, install and commission a renewable energy system for your home. This saves you money in the long run and reduces our unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels. We can deliver retrofits or complete heating system installations for new builds. We install air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, thermodynamic and photovoltaic panels and Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery units. Check out our products here and see which system might be right for your home and your needs.

Renewable Energy is the Future

After the Climate Strike, we adults owe it to our youth, and to ourselves, to make sure that we implement change so we can to make our planet healthier. You can help encourage the transition to green energy by greening your home and ensuring a fossil-free future. Get in touch today and let us help you future-proof your home.

 

 

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