Have your say on how Community Benefit Funds from renewable energy projects can better serve your community! You can read more about the consultation here: https://lnkd.in/eNxV_MqY
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Government Administration
We are responsible for policies across communications, postal, energy, natural resources, climate, waste, environment.
About us
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is responsible for the development and delivery of policies and programmes in the areas of communications, postal, energy, natural resources, climate action, waste, and the environment.
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http://gov.ie/decc
External link for Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Dublin
- Type
- Public Company
Locations
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Primary
Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road
Dublin, D04 K7X4, IE
Employees at Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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John Finnegan
Principal Officer Hydrogen Policy, Electricity Network and Systems
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Jennifer Brennan
Research | Innovation | Strategy | Policy
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Fergal McParland CEng MIET
Chief Technical Advisor (Energy), Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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Clare Keon
Chief Audit Officer at Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Updates
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Tá fáilte curtha ag an Aire Darragh OBrien agus ag an Aire Stáit Robert Troy roimh an gcinneadh ó Avant Money, i gcomhpháirt le hAirgead An Post, dul isteach sa Scéim Iasachta Uasghrádaithe Fuinnimh Tí. Is iad na rannpháirtithe is déanaí sa scéim. https://lnkd.in/eZhJPj-d
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Last chance to have your say on Terms and Conditions for the Fifth Competition under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 5) Today is the final day for submissions https://lnkd.in/eeUB2d6a
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Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy Darragh O'Brien TD and Minister of State with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy have welcomed Avant Money, in partnership with An Post Money, as the latest participants in the Government-backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. From today, homeowners can apply for the scheme’s low-cost retrofit loans through Avant Money, via the An Post website, with interest rates starting at 3.69%. This collaboration leverages An Post's extensive and trusted relationship with the people of Ireland, and Avant’s expertise in consumer finance, to provide homeowners across the country with convenient access to retrofit loans. The €500 million Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme launched in April of last year and is the first of its kind in Ireland and for the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme was designed with the needs of homeowners in mind, ensuring that access is simple and speedy with an emphasis on reducing the workload for homeowners. The scheme is delivered by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, and supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the EIB Group. It provides unsecured loans (no requirement for the loan to be secured against the property being upgraded) ranging from €5,000 to €75,000, with repayment terms of up to 10 years. These loans help homeowners to carry out energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, such as insulation and heat pumps, that are also grant-aided by the SEAI. Once approved, the loans can be drawn before works begin. This gives certainty to homeowners that they have the funds for the planned energy upgrades as well as any up-front costs or ‘milestone’ payments. This is often identified by homeowners as a key barrier to upgrading their homes. In addition to Avant Money, the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme is also available from PTSB, AIB and Bank of Ireland. It is expected that a number of credit unions from the Irish League of Credit Unions will join the scheme in the coming weeks, further enhancing access to more affordable retrofit loans in local communities. More information on the scheme is available at this link: https://lnkd.in/e5XiMZ2s
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Geological Survey Ireland and Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications are delighted to announce the first instalment of 2025 in the Tellus County Maps series - County Mayo. The Tellus survey is a national programme to gather geochemical and geophysical data across Ireland – in other words, to examine the chemical and physical properties of our soil, rocks and water. Tellus is undertaken by Geological Survey Ireland and is funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. All data from Tellus is made available free of charge online. https://lnkd.in/ebfyA_AG
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Abair do chuid ar conas is féidir le Cistí Tairbhe Pobail ó thionscadail fuinnimh in-athnuaite freastal níos fearr a dhéanamh ar do phobal! Is féidir leat tuilleadh a léamh faoin gcomhairliúchán anseo: https://lnkd.in/e_tqU8zb
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📢 Have your say on how Community Benefit Funds from renewable energy projects can better serve your community! The Department is seeking your input on the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) Community Benefit Fund (CBF). These funds, generated by wind and solar farms, support local initiatives and we want to ensure they're making the biggest impact possible. 🤔 What's a CBF? It's a pool of funding (at least €2/MWh) provided by RESS projects for 15 years, dedicated to supporting communities near renewable energy developments. 🗣️ Who should participate? We want to hear from: Groups already receiving funding: Share your experiences – what's working, what's challenging, and how can the process be improved? Groups interested in securing funding: Learn how CBFs can help your local projects and share your ideas. Community members: Your insights are invaluable! Tell us about the projects that would make a real difference in your area. DECC is holding a public consultation on Community Benefit Funds Ress. This consultation closes at 5.30pm on Friday, 7 March 2025. You can read more about the consultation here: https://lnkd.in/ec7v7CZq Submit your feedback or queries via email to CBFConsultation@decc.gov.ie
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⚡Great to see further progress being made towards energy efficiency and decarbonisation targets. Well done to all involved.🔋
Minister James Lawless has announced €8 million in green devolved capital grant funding for Education and Training Boards (ETBs). The funding will support ETBs in achieving their 2030 energy efficiency and decarbonisation targets. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e9JyfXZ9 SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) Education and Training Boards Ireland
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The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications invites you to the Innovation Fund National Information Day on the morning of Wednesday 12 February 2025. Join us online to hear from us and CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency about the Innovation Fund, followed by a Q and A session where participants can raise questions. You can register for the Information Day here: https://lnkd.in/eMvzVj7K Read more about the fund here: https://lnkd.in/eRmhWnAn
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Minister Darragh O'Brien TD has announced new measures to enhance the electricity grid. The Minister met with representatives from Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and ESB Networks on Friday, to discuss the Storm Éowyn response and the impact on customers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZ2234N8
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