ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 45 Industry News Significant gaps for Ireland to close if it is to meet legally binding national Climate Action Plan and EU targets The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has today published its National Energy Projections 2024 report which explores future trends for energy use in Ireland. The results provide an assessment of how we are likely to perform against our national Climate Action Plan and EU climate and energy targets, accounting for factors such as economic growth and Government energy policies. The report finds that there are significant projected gaps to all legally binding targets including national carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings, and EU obligations on renewable energy, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. The report identifies a severe risk of delayed achievement of Climate Action Plan targets, including for renewable electricity, biomethane, electric vehicles, district heating, heat pumps and building energy efficiency upgrades. If even some of these risks materialise it would result in certain target failure, increased energy demand, less renewable energy, and higher greenhouse gas emissions. The report notes that even with a massively scaled effort for technology deployment across all sectors, it is now likely too late to meet our legally binding 2030 obligations at EU and national levels. As a result, unprecedented technology change must be combined with strong policies and measures to limit growth in energy demand and disincentivise behaviours and practices that incur wasteful energy use in all parts of society. SEAI delivers the National Energy Projections annually, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). being. This respite care not only alleviates the immediate pressures of caregiving but also fosters a sense of community and support among families. Beyond its day-to-day services, the Maria Goretti Foundation also raises awareness about the broader issues faced by families of children with disabilities. Through advocacy and community outreach, it strives to build a more inclusive society where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Fergus OCallaghan with Marie O'Callaghan. You can donate to the Maria Goretti Foundation at the links provided http://www.mariagoretti.ie/ https://www.idonate.ie/cause/mgf Adrian Phelan
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