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14
Sep

Renewable Energy in Food Production

Renewable Energy in Food Production The use of energy in food production is an important input in all aspects from growing, processing packaging, distribution, storing, preparing and disposing of food.   Switching to renewable energy in this sector makes good business sense; it saves money, provides a competitive advantage, enhances your reputation and plays a part […]

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22
Aug

Energy in Agriculture Show – Minister re-affirms Government commitment to funding

Energy in Agriculture Show – Minister re-affirms Government commitment to funding Enerpower are delighted to have attended the Energy in Agriculture Show on Tuesday 21st August at Gurteen College. With great attendance at the event, it gave the perfect opportunity for the team at Enerpower to meet with members of the farming community and discuss […]

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20
Aug

Enerpower to attend the Energy in Agriculture 2018 show.

Enerpower are delighted to be taking part in the Energy in Agriculture Show which takes places on Tuesday 21st August at Gurteen College in Roscrea. At this event, there will be a large exhibition arena and Enerpower will be located at Stand 38 with information on Biomass Boilers and Solar PV Panels, all of which […]

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13
Aug

Cost of Installing Biomass Heating

Following on from the winter of 2017/2018, it now makes sense for us to look towards the cost of installing biomass heating to your business. In winter of 17/18 we have seen Storm Ophelia and the Beast from the East.   During this time, most energy prices jumped as freezing temperatures brought a record demand on […]

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17
Dec

Irish energy costs soar due to Middle East unrest threatening oil supplies

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 a 2% increase in wholesale oil prices during the month. The Bord Gáis Energy Index now stands at 152, an increase of 5% on Nov 2011.…

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04
Sep

Bord Gáis gas bills to rise 8.5 per cent in two months

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 the hike this afternoon. This increase will come into affect on October 1st. As this is one of many price increases over recent years and with more to come the move to…

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08
Aug

Renewable Energy and the Irish Farmer

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 businesses and this trend is projected to continue into the future. Renewable energy has the potential to reduce business costs and the massive annual import bill for fossil fuels.…

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30
Jul

Oil prices will increase if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz

[caption id="attachment_292" align="aligncenter" width="250"] Strait_of_hormuz[/caption] 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 conflict may increase the price of oil significanlty. Experts have predicted that oil prices will rise to between 300-500 dollars per barrel if…

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19
Jul

The Advantages of using renewable energy for your energy needs are:

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 requirements • Future proof against carbon tax • Secure, sustainable energy source • Increased energy efficiency • Energy price stability at a time when oil prices are…

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