Renewable sources of energy offer sustainable alternatives to our dependency on fossil fuels, a means of reducing harmful greenhouse emissions and opportunities to reduce our reliance on imported fuels. For these reasons, Irish and European policy supports the increased use of renewable energy.
Renewable energy from sources such as the wind, the sun, wood, waste and water are abundantly available in Ireland. Several renewable energy technologies are now commercially viable and capable of supplying clean, economical heat and power.
The Renewable Energy Information Office is pleased to make available the following comprehensive information packs in downloadable format.
- Hydropower Information Pack
- Wind Energy Information Pack
- Children’s Renewable Energy Information Pack
- Renewable Energy in Buildings Information Pack
- Renewable Energy in Commercial Buildings
- Renewable Energy in Healthcare Buildings
- Renewable Energy in Residential Buildings
E-Update Summaries
Summary updates of the news, weblinks and publications featured throughout the E-Updates issued in 2001 are now available in two handy download documents.
- E-Update 2001 News Summary
- E-Update 2001 Websites and Publications Summary
- E-Update 2000 News Summary
- E-Update 2000 Weblinks and Publications Summary
Development Plans and Renewable Energy
This paper now available to download discusses the context for including a section on renewable energy in Local Authority Development Plans. It may be seen as a supporting document for the “Suggestions on the Inclusion of Renewable Energy into Development Plans”, which are included in the introduction.
Development Plans and Renewable Energy (PDF)
Energy Update No. 14
The latest issue of the REIO’s energy newsletter (now available to download) focuses on wind energy development. It also provides the reader with information about new developments on other renewable energies and informs about EU programmes and policies.
Solar Homes Catch the Sun
The REIO’s factsheet no 29/2000 is now available to download from this website. It shows simple Passive Solar Design techniques to make your new home more comfortable, economical and environmentally sound.
Solar Homes Catch the Sun — Factsheet 29/2000 (PDF)
Planning Update No. 5
The fifth issue of the REIO’s newsletter for local authority planners and decision-makers is now available to download.
Energy Show 2000 — Financing Renewables
This workshop aimed to present information both on financing options currently available in Ireland and on European experience of financing renewable energy development was held as part of the Energy Show 2000 (Dublin, May 2000). The workshop proceedings are now available to download.
Energy Show 2000 — Financing Renewables, Workshop Proceedings (PDF)
Wind Energy Planning for 2000, Conference Proceedings
Proceedings from the REIO’s conference for local authority planners (Tralee, November 2000) are now available.
- Energy from Fresh Air — Planning for Irish Wind Energy (Day 1)
- Energy from Fresh Air — Planning for Irish Wind Energy (Day 2)
Energy Show 2000, Workshop Papers
Papers from renewable energy workshops held as part of the Energy Show 2000 (Dublin, May 2000) are available in our Reference Centre. Expert speakers presented papers in the following workshops: Opportunities in Bioenergy, Wind Energy Opportunities, Renewable Energy Solutions for Irish Buildings and The Changing Market for Renewables.
Subscribe to REIO’s Email List
If you would like to be included in our e-mail mailing list for regular renewable energy updates, please send an e-mail to renewables@reio.ie with “e-mail subscriber” in the subject line.
Renewable Energy Information Office
The Renewable Energy Information Office (REIO) is a national service of Sustainable Energy Ireland, established to promote the use of renewable energy resources and provide independent advice and information on financial, social and technical issues relating to renewable energy development.
REIO seeks to reduce the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas, peat) which release harmful greenhouse gases, by facilitating the increased use of energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydropower.
In order to achieve its objectives, REIO:
- operates a helpdesk, informed by a comprehensive library of relevant materials and publications
- publishes a regular newsletter, Energy Update
- publishes a range of information brochures
- compiles contact lists of suppliers, consultants and developers operating in the renewable energy field
- maintains a database of relevant parties in Ireland who have a key role to play in the further growth of the renewable energy industry
- organises conferences, workshops and information meetings on various relevant issues
- provides a priority advice service for local authority planners and decision makers
- chairs and facilitates working groups to address problems and remove obstacles to renewable energy development
- assumes a transnational role through the exchange of information with organisations abroad and co-operation with and participation in international activities
Sustainable Energy Ireland,
Renewable Energy Information Office,
Shinagh House,
Bandon,
Co. Cork.
Tel: 023 42193
Fax: 023 41304
Email: renewables@reio.ie
Web: www.sei.ie/reio.htm