brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 20hNice to see over half of yesterdays electricity demand met by renewable generation and batteries- fossil fuel reduced to just 35%_ #IrishEnergyTransition #IrelandsEnergyTransition 010
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 20hWell done Galway & Co Louth and all the counties that host solar Farms )and all sustainable energy) for helping Ireland get off expensive imported fuel #IrishEnergyTransition #IrelandsEnergyTransition 010
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialDublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 02/10/2026It's time to iron out details for how to allow EV charging across footpaths, councillors agree. Like, what'll be the route to dig up the footpath and lay down a wire?dublininquirer.comTime to iron out details for how to allow EV charging across footpaths, councillors agreeLike, what'll be the route to dig up the footpath and lay down a wire? 283
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialMichael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We've just launched our pre-budget ideas. The basic idea that Ireland's high costs need investment to deal with - not just money to cope. Our core proposal is a big once-off package to support households financially and to move faster off expensive fossil fuels. 1166
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialCiarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Brexit has done more harm than good to the UK. With some positive words from Andy Burnham on Europe, everything is possible, and we’d love to have you back. europeangreens.eu/news/europea...europeangreens.euEuropean Greens urge European leaders to welcome UK back into the EUEuropean Greens bring together national parties that share the same Green values, and who are active across the entire European continent - both within the European Union and beyond. We are striving f... 0122
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Some interesting developments in Ireland -that’s a lot of batteries/storage #IrishEnergyTransition #IrelandsEnergyTransition 031
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 27/09/2026@transportevolved.bsky.social Congratulations on episode 600 of Transport Evolved News!!! Watching TEN makes my weekend! 001
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialEnvironmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Ireland has ambitious targets under the EU Nature Restoration Regulation to re-establish native woodlands. To support this national effort we've mapped key native woodlands with potential for ambitious restoration using public lands Read more: www.environmentalpillar.ie/app/uploads/... 1459
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialCllr Colm O’Rourke @colmorourke1.bsky.social · 08/08/2026🌿 Great afternoon at Reilly’s Community Garden at the 8th Lock for the opening of their new biodiversity pond. Delighted to have helped secure the land for community use some years ago, but huge credit to the volunteers who have made it such a brilliant local space. 💚 041
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 07/08/2026@transportevolved.bsky.social you maybe interested to know that Ireland has reached a major milestone EV adoption- (despite the Headline) RTÉ News -Decades' before EVs dominate Irish roads www.rte.ie/news/busines...rte.ie'Decades' before EVs dominate Irish roadsFor the first time, fully electric vehicles have become the most popular choice for new car buyers, but they are still far from dominating the Irish roads. 010
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialCodema - Dublin's Energy Agency @codemadublin.bsky.social · 23/07/2026If your organisation is planning #sustainability initiatives, #energy awareness programmes or employee engagement activities for the months ahead, we'd love to chat about how we can help. Get in touch to learn more, or read our Energy Awareness Services brochure here👇 thinkenergy.ie/wp-content/u... 011
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialGreen Collective @greencollective.io · 19/07/2026Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 32% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 36% at 04:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 38% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 30% of demand was met by imports. 0151
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Ending energy curtailment in Ireland could reduce energy poverty Electricity waste hits €1.6m daily while ‘550,000 suffer energy poverty’ #IrishEnergyTransition www.irishtimes.com/environment/...irishtimes.comElectricity waste hits €1.6m daily while ‘550,000 suffer energy poverty’Energy charity seeks national policy on using surplus wind energy to power low-income homes 000
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialAlex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 16/07/2026This isn’t vandalism, it’s art – and reminds me I must watch They Live again 74115832
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 16/07/2026#IrishEnergyTransition #BalconySolar #PluginSolar 000
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialElaine McGoff @elainemcgoff.bsky.social · 16/07/2026This makes for a depressing read. And the worst bit? This being exposed won't change decision makers behaviour in any way. This is what political capture looks like. Our nature, health and wellbeing are the price for the industrial farm lobby's profits. www.grilled.media/inside-copa-...grilled.mediaInside Big Ag’s plot to kill the EU Green DealDocuments from inside Europe's most powerful farming lobby reveal plans to block efforts to cut pesticide use and reduce factory farm pollution 0105
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Lots done (well done property emissions- you’re working hard to reduce emissions) more to do- (come on agriculture and transports) www.thejournal.ie/greenhouse-g... #IrishEnergyTransitionthejournal.ieHome heating emissions fall to lowest level in decades - but transport is still a big problemGreenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.2% last year. 010
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 11/07/2026We can’t keep subsidizing an industry that sends money abroad when the technology exists in Ireland to free ourselves from fossil Fuels- Source: The Irish Times share.google/ifM3EBmqEeny... #IrishEnergyTransitionshare.googleFuel excise: You can’t continue writing a cheque every month, says Minister BurkePeter Burke plays down chances of continued fuel subsidies due to renewed conflict in the Gulf 000
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialGreen Collective @greencollective.io · 06/07/2026Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 38% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 51% at 17:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 43% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 19% of demand was met by imports. 0121
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialSaoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026I've never known anybody that has ever been involved. It's not spoken about, its not even something that used happen here. SF are supporting bloodsports for about 10 cranky men across the country that don't vote for them anyways 98422
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Even just pick 1 of these- Source: The Irish Times share.google/UALkPQ5AOmuj... #IrelandsEnergyTransition #IrishEnergyTransitionshare.googleEamon Ryan: This eight-point plan to make electricity cheap again could also help cut emissionsSwitching to electricity to heat and cool our homes and power our industry is the most effective way of cutting emissions 000
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialGreen Collective @greencollective.io · 20/06/2026Trust us, the current European heatwave is no joke 🥵 However, clear skies and long days are good for capturing power from the sun: as of 4pm this afternoon, solar farms had been meeting >30% of the ROI's electricity needs for several hours ☀️ This kind of share for solar is all new this summer 📊 21911
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialMaaike @maaike.bsky.social · 20/06/2026This is so typically Dutch in several ways. Bicycles are the answer. Bring them with you for 125 Euros on a plane and skip paying through your nose on transport during the World Cup. I brought my bike on trips when travelling, never regretted it “They like guns here, we like bikes” #worldcup 15718
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialStreetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 20/06/2026The best friend of Dmytro Stechenko, who was killed in a head-on collision with an illegal scooter-rider on the Queensboro Bridge, is calling on the city to do more.buff.lyDead Cyclist's Best Friend Demands Action Against Illegal Vehicles on City StreetsThe best friend of Dmytro Stechenko, who was killed in a head-on collision with an illegal scooter-rider on the Queensboro Bridge, is calling on the city to do more. 0292
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Interesting initiative from Co Clare involving biodiversity in church grounds www.rte.ie/news/regiona...rte.ieBiodiversity project inspired by Pope Francis soarsChurch grounds and graveyards across Ireland are becoming havens for birds, bees and bats as part of a biodiversity project inspired by Pope Francis. 000
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialAn Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Water quality and Irish aquaculture: Astonishing to learn — not only that companies continue operating for years with an out-of-date licence — but effectively there's also no oversight of environmental impacts of these commercial operations. 0126
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialFeljin Jose @feljin.ie · 19/06/2026Taking advantage of the long evenings to get out and chat to residents about issues with waste collection, road safety and dereliction 0131
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialMichael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026New hotels in Dublin will now face a much higher development charge than housing. That's thanks to a Green proposal we brought through Dublin City Council. The Irish Hotels Federation aren't happy, but I think we need to really focus in on the development our city prioritises. 0146
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialMichael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026How do we tackle congestion in Dublin? I basically said "better public transport" fifty times over when discussing this question on @newstalkfm.bsky.social's Hard Shoulder earlier today. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...newstalk.comHow do we tackle congestion in Dublin? | NewstalkA new Luas timetable with increased services and an extension of the Dart line to Drogheda are ex... 0238
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 10/06/2026District heating: industry and residential neighbourhoods can be friends- District heating schemes could dramatically reduce Ireland’s energy bills www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026... #IrelandsEnergyTransitionirishtimes.comOpinion: District heating schemes could dramatically reduce Ireland’s energy billsOne giant source connected to a network of pipes could cater for an entire neighbourhood’s heating needs 000
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialNational Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026What if the most influential organisms on Earth are the ones we rarely see? Parasite Tales at the Dead Zoo Lab uncovers the hidden world of parasitic worms-revealing their role in biodiversity, evolution & health. Discover the science of the unseen: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum... 075
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialGreen Collective @greencollective.io · 08/06/2026Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 47% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 64% at 01:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 28% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 23% of demand was met by imports. 0154
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Glad to see that an investment in sustainable industry can be an investment in Irish industry and innovation #IrelandsEnergyTransition share.google/elrrWZLl5KCq...share.googleGrant Invests €8 Million in Irish Manufacturing ExpansionLeading sustainable home heating manufacturer Grant has announced an €8 million investment 000
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialCouncillor Donna Cooney Dublin City @donnacooney1.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Doesn't it look lovely the plans for Clontarf Village on Vernon Avenue. Designs will be online 10th June and on Public display 25th June 3-7pm in Clontarf GAA Club. Have been advocating for this since late 90's. The community took part in workshops to feed into this plan. 1133
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialMark Robins @byhedge.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Cork next! In my dreams… 021
brian276.bsky.social @brian276.bsky.social · 07/06/2026#IrishEnergyTransition interesting new hydroelectric project in the offing in Tipperary- www.tipperarylive.ie/news/eco-liv...tipperarylive.ieHydroelectric project planned for TipperaryThe project is planned for the Silvermines area of Tipperary 021
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialSaoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Oh wow it's almost like politicians have been cynically using 'rural ireland' as cover for shitty politics and should never have been taken at their word about the death/nail in the coffin/last straw/end... Etc of rural Ireland. This will be of no surprise to anybody from a rural area 314539
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialSaoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026It's such a small detail but I wish they'd use appropriate pictures. In this case they should show a picture of commercial pest harvesting, not this which makes people think it's about somebody's household turf 78918
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialCiarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 04/06/2026It's time to shut the loophole that feeds Irish raw materials from Limerick to Russia’s military industry. It's time for effective EU sanctions. Photo: Alan Betson/The Irish Times europeangreens.eu/news/eu-loop... 25823
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialMark Robins @byhedge.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Hmm, I sense a paltry fine … 043
Reposted by @brian276.bsky.socialJohn Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Bumper edition of the Last Word on the environment with Matt Cooper today on Today FM, pod below. Topics included illegal peat mining, ocean research scrapped; PHEVs far worse on emissions than reported www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...todayfm.comEnvironment: EU Takes Ireland To Court Over Illegal Peat ExtractionThe European Commission has taken Ireland to court for failing to stop illegal peat extraction.The Commission said there was “significant” cutting happen... 0172
