With major new biomethane projects in Carlow and Cork, 2030 targets are within reach — but only with faster action and firm policy support

EV registrations surged 38% this year, but uneven infrastructure and high costs could still slow Ireland’s electric transition

With full fleet electrification planned by the mid-2030s, Ireland’s shift to cleaner, quieter public transport is gathering real momentum

Despite cloudy skies, Ireland is embracing solar power. Private homes and farms across the country generate clean energy, cut bills, and help meet climate targets

Shift from fossil fuels to renewables is creating demand for technical and soft skills alike — from offshore wind expertise to sustainability strategy

With power demand surging, smarter use of existing grid assets — from flexible industry loads to digital management systems — can ease the strain as we await new infrastructure

As population and economy expand, tension is increasing between environmental concerns and the economic necessity of infrastructure upgrades

Is GWP* a better way to classify methane, or letting farmers off the hook and allowing carbon pollution to persist? Kevin O’Sullivan reports

Global climate efforts face mounting headwinds against Trump’s fossil fuels first approach

The Planning and Development Act 2024 aims to streamline approvals, but legal delays and resource gaps continue to hinder progress on wind and solar projects

Missing 2030 climate targets could cost Ireland €26bn—but the true price may be irreversible damage to the planet, writes Sandra O’Connell

Two decades after the Arklow Bank wind farm put Ireland at the forefront of offshore renewables, no new turbines have been built. Now, with major targets looming, the State is racing to restart

With a target of 500,000 homes to be retrofitted to a minimum B2 building energy rating (BER) by 2030, upfront costs remain a barrier to home retrofits

Clean energy from farm and food wastes is a no-brainer but a new era of Irish biomethane is far from assured.

As geopolitical turmoil reshapes global priorities, climate action is taking a backseat. From corporate rollbacks to political U-turns, a once-urgent transition to clean energy faces fresh obstacles. But in a world increasingly dependent on fossil fuels, delays will only drive up costs—both economic and environmental.

Training, reskilling, and talent development are all ways companies are building the diverse skillsets needed to meet climate goals

Experts advise on working out what a realistic decarbonisation target is and how to reach it

Despite a Government target of 5 gigawatts (GW) of grid-connected offshore wind and a further 2GW of capacity for green hydrogen generation by 2030, infrastructure, investment and planning system deficits bedevil offshore development

From water shortages to grid strain, Storm Éowyn highlighted Ireland’s underinvestment in infrastructure. Experts warn that planning delays and climate change are compounding the country’s growing energy and utility challenges

With demand for sustainable office space rising and tenants willing to pay a premium, landlords face a choice: invest in costly retrofits or risk being left behind. But with funding challenges and split incentives, is upgrading older buildings financially viable?