Electric.ie Nov Dec 2020

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 37 Industry News Flexitech Announce Appointment of Joe Crawford as new National Sales Manager D undalk based company Flexitech who specialise in sheet metal fabrication and engineering sector, announce the appointment of Joe Crawford as New National Sales Manager. The company provide a comprehensive range of products and services, from Electrical Switchgear enclosures, Transformer Housings, Outdoor Kiosks, to supply of pre-punched busbars, Inhouse Powder Coating and general light assembly. Established over 20 years, the company has built up a reputation for quality products and services while building long-term customer loyalty and reliability. Joe has over 25 years corporate experience managing commercial activities in the Electrical Industry and Switchgear business, working with leading brands including, Anord Control Systems, Thorsman, Telemecanique and Schneider Electric. Joe tell us “I am delighted to have joined the Flexitech team and really looking forward to the challenge this new role presents while building on the success to date.” www.flexitech.ie sales@flexitech.ie Joe Crawford SEAI welcomes historic commitment to sustainable energy action in Budget 2021 S EAI has welcomed the Government’s historic investment in sustainable energy action, as set out in Budget 2021. This commitment means that homes will be more comfortable, businesses more competitive, transport less polluting and our energy supply more affordable and secure. It will also place Ireland on a stronger footing in the fight against climate change, enabling everyone to play their part. SEAI’s budget, which is also part funded through carbon tax, has increased more than 50% to approximately €350 million. This additional funding will support: • National Retrofit: The launch of the national retrofit programme through SEAI with significant scaling up and streamlining of retrofit programmes for homes and communities. The total allocation for homes and community retrofit is €221 million. This represents a €100 million, or 82% increase, on this year’s budget with the increase funded through carbon tax revenue. This allocation includes additional supports for low income homes with a budget of €109 million. • Communities: An enabling framework for communities who want to invest in renewable energy projects • Transport: the continued support for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure and a national campaign to encourage the take up of electric vehicles • Businesses: Substantial increase in supports for all sectors of business including energy management and capital investment • Public sector: An expanded support structure for public bodies, spanning energy management, measurement of progress, and capital supports for deep building retrofit • Research: Substantial additional scaling of SEAI’s research and innovation activities