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Threats to oil supplies as a result of unrest in the Middle East and North Africa are pushing up the cost of energy for Irish households and businesses. The latest Bord Gáis Energy Index (BGEI) rose 2% in November, mostly as a result of…

Seasoned wood logs can be burned in boilers. Such boilers are typically batch fed at intervals of up to a number of hours depending on heat demand. Some models are gasification boilers in which the wood is heated initially to produce a gas which…

Many boilers are set up to deal with only one fuel type, but Gilles woodchip and industrial boilers are multi fuel. As Gilles woodchip boilers can burn a variety of fuels such as woodchip, wood pellets, wood logs, miscanthus, willow, straw,…

It is hoped up to 4,000 jobs will be secured after An Bord Pleanála last week granted permission to four healthcare companies to build €30m wind turbines in Cork Harbour. The planning appeals board granted healthcare companies Janssen…

•    Up to 50% Reduction in energy costs •    100% Reduction in C02 emissions •    One system meets 100% of heat requirements •    Buildings meet new building regulations “Part L” •    Future proof against Carbon…

The high-performance industrial boiler is produced with a stress-free welded construction. The thermally insulated door at the front swings out completely permitting free access for cleaning all the boiler flues. The boiler is constructed in…

Enerpower arrange finance for your company to install a biomass boiler, no capital outlay required. Enerpower will provide a heat supply contract for your boiler, meter the amount of kWh of heat consumed and invoice accordingly. This will save…

1. How exactly does a wind turbine convert wind into electricity? In simple terms, the wind turbine produces electricity by using the kinetic or moving energy of wind to create motion. The force of the wind causes the turbine blades to rotate…

Wind energy is clean. Wind turbines won’t dirty the air we breathe because they don’t emit pollutants, like other energy sources, which means less smog, less acid rain and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Power plants are the largest stationary…

Picture case study: Wind Turbine Installation Wind Turbine foundations are laid: Wind turbine pedestal: Concrete is poured into the wind turbine foundations: Close up of the wind turbine's nuts and bolts: Wind turbine erection: The…

1. How much does a boiler cost? The cost of supplying and installing each system is dependent on each situation. We can provide you with a rough estimate after taking a few details followed by an accurate quote after a site survey. 2. How…

An energy supplier should sell wood pellet and woodchip fuel per ton. However, in some cases you could have the option  from your energy supplier to provide heat (instead of fuel).   Considerations when purchasing fuel: Chlorine…

All boilers have some sort of flue system; there are typically two types: Concentric: This system comprises two pipes one inside the other. The internal pipe takes the exhaust gases from the boiler to the atmosphere and the outer pipe supplies…

Visit Enerpower during the National Ploughing Championships 2012 The National Ploughing Championship is one of Europe’s largest Outdoor Exhibitions and Agricultural Trade Shows. This year’s National Ploughing Championships will take…

Introducing the ACORN multi-fuel boiler Burns wood, coal and turf Enjoy heating your home for 50% cheaper Sizes range from 10kW to 48kW Over 90% efficient 8 hours fuel combustion ACORN Features Big output / compact…

BORD GÁIS ENERGY domestic gas customers will see their bills rise by 8.5 per cent later this autumn, after the energy watchdog approved an application to increase its prices. The Commission for Energy Regulation announced its approval for…

Irish Farmers believe that renewable energy such as wind, solar and biomass is the way to move forward both for themselves and the country as a whole. Rising fuel and energy costs are putting increasing financial pressure on Irish homes and…

The SEAI Better Energy Homes Scheme allows homeowners to apply for a grant of €800 towards their solar thermal heating system. Click for more information on the scheme: http://www.seai.ie/Grants/Better_energy_homes/homeowner/What_Grants_Are_Available/ Click…

Gas prices may increase for all residential customers if permission is granted to Bord Gáis Energy to increase prices by over 7.5%. The Commission for Energy Regulation has two weeks to consider the request. It is widely expected to sanction…

Approximately 20% of the worlds oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.  In recent days Iran issued repetitions of threats to close the Strait of Hormuz by military means. There have been a series of such threats over the past year. This…

 A Building Energy Rating or BER is similar to the energy label on your fridge with a scale of A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient and G the least efficient.  An example of a BER Certificate  How is a BER calculated? A…

If you are unsure if renewable energy is right for your home or business, Enerpower can help. We will conduct a free desktop survey with you over the phone to find out what your requirements are and we will then advise you the best possible…

There are many advantages to using renewable energy, you should talk to your energy provider to see which ones apply to your business: • Up to 50% reduction in energy costs • Reduction in CO2 emissions • One system meets 100% of energy…

Ireland must double its renewable energy by 2020 in order to meet EU targets or face fines. Surely, the Irish government could be doing more to support renewable energy projects to help encourage growth in this sector. Although, they may argue…

Reconditioned/ Refurbished wind turbines are popular because they are the value for money option due to the worldwide high demand for wind turbines. Although, reconditioned turbines are great value for money, they often have a shorter warranty…

1. How does the system work? District heating is one of the most efficient and cost effective ways to heat your home. A district heating system works like a domestic central heating system only on a larger scale. Water is heated using a boiler…

District Heating is an intelligent, environmentally friendly way to supply space heating and hot tap water to commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and homes. Heat is transferred from a central plant or heat source such as…

Miscanthus or elephant grass as it is sometimes known is a biomass crop that originated in South East Asia. It was initially introduced into Europe as an ornamental garden plant, but over recent years has become a biomass fuel. Miscanthus is …

Ireland now produces 18% of its electricity today using wind. You may be considering moving to wind energy yourself because by installing a wind turbine will ensure you have access to low cost electricity, insulating yourself against energy…

As you can see from our previous blog on grants there is not much support in Ireland for renewable projects compared with the UK. This is surprising considering that the following targets are required by Europe by 2020, Overall renewables…

There are two interesting types of Biomass ESCOs. Firstly, you can purchase your own biomass boiler and the ESCO involves the fuel supply. You purchase fuel on a per kWh basis rather than per tonne. The benefit of this is you don’t have…

As I mentioned in last fridays entry if you are a food producer or farmer you know that energy costs make up a significant proportion of your expenses. This section of the blog advises you on ways to reduce your energy spend. Today I am going…

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one location to another. Heat pumps are typically used to pull heat out of the air or ground to heat a home, office building etc… but they can be reversed to cool a building. One of the biggest…

Part L of the Irish Building Regulations deals with the conservation of fuel and energy. The regulation itself states that a building shall be designed and constructed so as to ensure that the energy performance of the building is such as…

Fuel for your biomass boiler can be supplied by the ton or per kWh. If you are purchasing fuel by the ton, you should consider the following: Moisture content: The moisture content of the fuel effects how efficiently it burns. As a general…

There are different types of biomass boilers. Log boilers usually will just burn logs. Some models are capable of burning turf and coal also. However, burning turf in a boiler which you have to manually feed may not be the best idea as it has…

If you are a food producer or farmer you know that energy costs make up a significant proportion of your expenses. This blog will advise you how you can reduce your energy spend. We will be make a number of posts on this topic- so follow the…

Solar Thermal Solar thermal collectors are modular and either ‘building integrated’, i.e. forming part of the cladding system, or ‘bolt on’. Arrays are typically pitched at about 30º and orientated between southeast and southwest,…

The first step in the decision making process is to decide how much heat is required as this will indicate which size boiler is needed. It is inefficient to use a boiler which generates surplus heat to your requirements. Once the size has been…

Unfortunately, in Ireland there isn’t a huge amount of grants for renewable energy projects available, especially when compared with the UK. We think the Irish government could do more to support home owners and businesses that are forward…

Once properly installed, biomass systems are generally very reliable provided they are regularly serviced and maintained. Typically you can expect the greatest lifespan from a boiler that has been taken care of (20+ years). To take care of…

The DETI Minister, Arlene Foster, has officially launched the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme (NIRHPP). The NIRHPP is a government designed scheme to help domestic householders in Northern Ireland afford renewable technologies…

The carbon tax is a Government tax which is applicable to all CO2 emission sources. The imposition of a carbon tax is seen by Government as an effective way of encouraging behavioural change by incentivising companies to bring low or carbon…

There are many different sizes of wind turbines available in Ireland to cater for varying customer needs. However, when considering a wind turbine you need to ask yourself, how long is my payback on investment going to take? The table below…

Biomass is produced from organic materials, either directly from plants or indirectly from industrial, commercial, domestic or agricultural products. Biomass doesn’t include fossil fuels, which have taken millions of years to be created. Non-woody…

Although last winter was mild, the previous one wasn't, and many business and homes are looking for ways to reduce their heating costs. One way to reduce your costs is to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The table below compares…