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* In recent years, we are seeing more community groups coming together to take climate action in their local areas. Tackling everything from recycling and biodiversity, to renewable energy projects, ambitious and important climate work is happening locally, and forming the backbone of what it means to be part of an Irish community. In this episode of 180 Degrees we will zoom in on the growing number of ‘Sustainable Energy Community groups across the country, who are working towards reducing their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and making their communities more sustainable. These groups are not only adapting to more sustainable energy behaviours, but they are also investing in large-scale energy projects that are benefiting all members of the community Representatives from different community-focused projects will share their experiences of being part of a community project, and the impact this is having on the wider community.
* In this mini-episode, we enter the realm of Smart Grids and Smart Networks: a technological landscape where the smart grid, an advanced electricity network, facilitates seamless communication between electricity generators and users. Picture this: wind turbines engaging in a sophisticated dialogue with everyday appliances, turning your home into a synchronized hub of energy efficiency. Fergus Sharkey of SEAI returns and is joined by Chloe Kinsella of Cenergise to take us through the energy technology that lies ahead.
* We've heard of ‘smart products’ for our homes and the concept of the ‘Internet of Things’ - where our home appliances and apps can communicate to find the right product or play the ideal music in our living rooms – but are we soon going to have the same options for our home energy use? Enter the realm of Smart Grids and Smart Networks: a technological landscape where the smart grid, an advanced electricity network, facilitates seamless communication between electricity generators and users. This intricate web ensures optimal balance in meeting electricity demands for household activities like washing, cleaning, charging, and beyond. Picture this: wind turbines engaging in a sophisticated dialogue with everyday appliances, turning your home into a synchronized hub of energy efficiency. Tune in to find out more!
* In this mini-episode, Fergus Sharkey of SEAI and Tina Dowling, CEO at 'The Watershed' sport and leisure centre in Kilkenny, answer questions on how SEAI is supporting businesses to decarbonise and save on energy costs and what choices Tina made to start the The Watershed's energy journey.
* In this episode we discuss how SEAI is supporting businesses to decarbonise and save on energy costs with Fergus Sharkey of SEAI and Tina Dowling, CEO at the Watershed, home of sport and Leisure in Kilkenny. The Watershed, who provide a host of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities and swimming, were finalists in the SME category at the SEAI Energy Awards. Tina discusses how they got started on their energy journey and more importantly, why.
* Data centres are adding more demand onto Ireland’s electrical grid, but can our grid keep up with the scale of the demand, or do we need to add more capacity? In this mini-episode we discuss how increased demand on our data centres impacts Ireland's climate targets. Can we reach our 2030 goals while increasing capacity, and what does that mean for Ireland’s energy future.
* Saving to the ‘cloud’ frees up storage on our devices, but despite the name, our data doesn’t disappear into the sky, it’s stored in a data centre. Data centres are adding more demand onto Ireland’s electrical grid, but can our grid keep up with the scale of the demand, or do we need to add more capacity? In this episode we discuss how increased demand on our data centres impacts our Climate Action plan. Can we reach our 2030 goals while increasing capacity, and what does that mean for Ireland’s energy future. We have our Climate Action Plan for Ireland, which is a roadmap that is updated every year, for taking the right actions to halve Ireland's emissions by 2030 – can the growth of more Data Centres fit into these plans for Ireland’s climate?
* District Heating currently delivers 9% of Europe's total heating demands. So how does it work and how can it be developed in Ireland? In this mini-episode we answer your questions on District Heating.
* One of the oldest methods of heating buildings, District Heating has played a key role in making cities like Denmark and Copenhagen some of the most sustainable in the world, while also lowering costs for customers. District heating currently delivers 9% of Europe's total heating demands. So how does it work and how can it be developed in Ireland? In this episode we talk about the plans to develop District Heating projects across Ireland’s towns and cities while also looking at some examples of where it is working.
* Renewable energy projects are key to helping Ireland reach net-zero. In this episode, we explore how we can make the most of our natural resources, like wind, sea and sun to create our own energy in Ireland. Discover how we can reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels and learn about the government's investments in this critical transition.
* Renewable energy projects are key to helping Ireland reach net-zero. In this episode, we explore how we can make the most of our natural resources, like wind, sea and sun to create our own energy in Ireland. Discover how we can reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels and learn about the government's investments in this critical transition. Join the discussion on how we can rally citizens, communities, and industry to lead the way on the path to achieving a net-zero future. SEAI’s Director of Policy Research and Policy Insights, Margie McCarthy and Dr. Lee Carroll of SEAI speak with Sinead Ryan about the renewable energy opportunities in Ireland.
* Transport in Ireland - a conversation for the ages! In this mini-episode, join Sinead Ryan and Fergus Sharkey of SEAI who together delve deep into the data surrounding our transportation habits and explore the solutions that will propel us toward a more sustainable, public and zero-carbon transportation system.
* Transport in Ireland - a conversation for the ages! It’s not just about our cars anymore; it’s about reimagining how we utilise trams, trains, buses and even bicycles on our country’s roads. We simply cannot afford to be as car dependent anymore. To reshape our transportation landscape, reduce emissions and tackle traffic problems, we need reliable and accessible public transport options. In this episode, we delve deep into the data surrounding our transportation habits. We unpack the design elements and infrastructure that have driven our car-centric culture and explore the solutions that will propel us toward a more sustainable, public and zero-carbon transportation system.
* The latest Energy in Ireland report shows that, our CO2 emissions are going up, again! SEAI's Director of Research and Policy Insights Margie McCarthy and Dr. Lee Carroll, Programme Manager for SEAI's Energy Statistics team, chat about Ireland’s energy and carbon emissions trends with Sinead Ryan. You can learn more about Energy in Ireland by visiting our website. https://www.seai.ie/data-and-insights/seai-statistics/key-publications/energy-in-ireland/
* Every year SEAI publishes the Energy in Ireland report, profiling how the country uses energy and what this means for how much CO2 emissions we produce. The latest Energy in Ireland report shows that, our CO2 emissions are going up, again! But why does this matter to you? What does this mean for our local environments, where we live and where we work? What does this mean for our 2030 and 2050 energy targets? How do we compare to our European neighbours? SEAI's Director of Research and Policy Insights Margie McCarthy and Dr. Lee Carroll, Programme Manager for SEAI's Energy Statistics team, chat about Ireland’s energy and carbon emissions trends with Sinead Ryan.
* Sinead Ryan and Fergus Sharkey of SEAI answer your Electric Vehicle (EV) questions in this third mini-episode of 180 Degrees. This mini-episode covers: 🚗 SEAI's grant options for buying an EV 🚗 The different types of EVs 🚗 Ireland's second-hand EV market and more! http://www.seai.ie/podcast
* For something so silent, Electric Vehicles sure are making a lot of noise on the car market. EVs, are heralded as the successor to fossil-fuel based internal combustion engine cars (ICEs) with one in five new passenger vehicles sold in Ireland last year being electric. In this episode, we dig deep and get down to the real truths about EVs– how affordable are they in Ireland right now? What options do you have when it comes to owning or leasing an EV? What EV legislation is coming down the road in the next few years? Are we approaching the tipping point for EV adoption in Ireland? All this and more in Episode 3 of 180 Degrees.
* Sinead Ryan and Brian McIntyre answer your top questions on all things Heat Pumps, in under 5 minutes! This 180 Degrees Podcast mini-episode covers the need-to-know on how to check if your home is 'Heat Pump Ready', the space required for a Heat Pump to be installed, the different types of Heat Pumps available and more. To listen back to the full episode and gain more information on Heat Pumps, visit www.seai.ie/podcast http://www.seai.ie/podcast or download from wherever you get your podcasts.
* Sinead Ryan and Brian McIntyre return for episode two of our latest Podcast season, talking all things Heat Pumps – why they’re a good renewable heat source, how they work, the grants you can receive to purchase one and more. Later in the episode, Sinead is joined by homeowner Pamela Potterton who talks about her own experience of having a heat pump installed in her home and the results.
* Join Journalist Sinead Ryan for practical advice on reducing your energy bills, saving money and adopting a more energy-efficient lifestyle in Season 5 of the 180 Degrees Podcast. Sinead will chat to expert guests to address some of the key questions around Ireland’s energy revolution, what renewable technologies are coming into our homes to help improve our lives and our communities and how we can prepare for a fossil free future.
* Sinead Ryan continues our latest podcast season with this 5-minute mini-episode dedicated to answering your top questions on how to reduce your energy use at home. ’, https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seai.ie%2Fpodcast&data=05%7C01%7CGabriel.Doran%40seai.ie%7Ca626fa680f3a46d3e95008dbe608197e%7Cf664e346d6fb43e585ba8c0408102355%7C1%7C0%7C638356694704703371%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BFF%2FRk1IGvuY0gUDMFyiqz9lM1Sy8ClcdvTclenDYZk%3D&reserved=0or download from wherever you get your podcasts.
* Sinead Ryan kicks off our latest Podcast season, chatting with Brian McIntyre from SEAI about ways to reduce your energy use in your home, saving you both money and carbon emissions. They cover the basics, such as where to start, understanding your energy use, getting your home assessed and sharing the no-cost, low-cost solutions in addition to bigger investment options. Later in the episode, Sinead is joined by Architect Andre Negri who has spent the last 13 years transforming old homes into luxury A rated homes. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to make your home more energy-efficient and sustainable.
* Dr. Diarmuid Torney is an associate professor in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University. His research focuses on climate change politics, policy, and governance. He is co-director of the DCU Centre for Climate and Society https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcu.ie%2Fclimate&data=05%7C01%7CGabriel.Doran%40seai.ie%7C36fa9bed25374d7f946c08dbdeab82b4%7Cf664e346d6fb43e585ba8c0408102355%7C1%7C0%7C638348600430610032%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nte5gSGDr4LJbPX6NmZHnNwMmAZAKPdKO3nbCfWkC%2Fc%3D&reserved=0 and programme chair of DCU’s MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcu.ie%2Fdc669&data=05%7C01%7CGabriel.Doran%40seai.ie%7C36fa9bed25374d7f946c08dbdeab82b4%7Cf664e346d6fb43e585ba8c0408102355%7C1%7C0%7C638348600430766179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KF4xUIKmv%2BbilpzyKH2OXkOIi5FipbBccuLfB2r8MwE%3D&reserved=0. In this episode, he speaks with Jim Scheer on Ireland's climate policy, how Ireland ranks internationally for its climate legislation and citizens engaging with their political leaders to progress climate action.
* Dr. Diarmaid Torney, Associate Professor in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University (DCU) speaks with Jim Scheer on Ireland's climate policy, how Ireland ranks internationally for its climate legislation and citizens engaging with their political leaders to progress climate action.
* Dr Elijn van Genuchten is an author, educator and science communicator working in the field of sustainable living, who's mission is to make scientific research on nature and sustainability available to the broad public, to help people take action for the climate. She is part of the UN ECE Task Force on Digitalization in Energy, part of the advisory committee for the UN Environmental Program West Asia Frontiers Report, and a member of the advisory board of the International Forum for Nature and Sustainability. IN THIS EPISODE OF 180 DEGREES, DR VAN GENUCHTEN HAS A CONVERSATION WITH JIM SCHEER ON HER PREVIOUS WORK IN ETHICAL HACKING, "PRO-SUMERS" AND DIGITALISATION FOR BETTER ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE. * She has also recently published a new book 'A Guide to a Healthier Planet' and you can find a link to more details on it here: https://www.sustainabledecisions.eu/guide-to-a-healthier-planet https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sustainabledecisions.eu%2Fguide-to-a-healthier-planet&data=05%7C01%7CKerry.Houlihan%40seai.ie%7Cb938bedc6e354adb9bfb08dbd097318b%7Cf664e346d6fb43e585ba8c0408102355%7C1%7C0%7C638333120019958532%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Sr7xiJutx9DT077xry0UNYCtMy%2BwFEGS9vOcgqQul9c%3D&reserved=0 On Twitter, she shares how living more environmentally friendly makes us happier, healthier and wealthier. In her 365 Sustainable Decisions Challenge, she shares simple ideas on how she makes her daily life more environmentally friendly (https://Twitter.com/@ErlijnG https://twitter.com/@ErlijnG?source=about_page-------------------------------------). You can visit Dr van Genuchten's website here - SUSTAINABLE DECISIONS https://www.sustainabledecisions.eu/
PROF. DR. CLAIRE DUPONT IS A RESEARCH PROFESSOR AT GHENT UNIVERSITY, IN BELGIUM, SPECIALISING IN RESEARCH ON POLICY, POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE OF THE TRANSFORMATION TO SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE NEUTRALITY IN EUROPE. IN THIS EPISODE OF 180 DEGREES, PROFESSOR DUPONT SPEAKS WITH JIM SCHEER ON THE NEED FOR COMMUNICATING THE PALPABLE IDEAS OF A JUST CLIMATE TRANSITION TO PEOPLE TO HELP BRING IT INTO REALITY. *
* DR. VAL CUMMINS, and recipient of the OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AWARD AT THE SEAI ENERGY AWARDS 2022 https://www.seai.ie/events/sustainable-energy-awards/award-winners/, speaks with Fergus Sharkey of the SEAI on her academic background and career, her work in floating offshore wind infrastructure and researching periwinkles!
* talks to host Jim Scheerabout mobilising faith communities and how we can build a worldwide movement to scale up our climate action.
* joins host Jim Scheer to discuss the stark reality of the latest climate science, Ireland’s energy and climate targets, and the chances of meeting them by 2030.
* Podcast host Jim Scheer is joined byto discuss her experience and knowledge supporting people to turn eco-anxiety to eco-resilience. They discuss the roots of the climate crisis, the youth movement, climate anxiety and indigenous wisdom on climate.
