Optimising Power @ Work

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[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Check out the Reuters Climate Monitor to see how temperatures in your area compare to the historic average.

https://t.co/3msSk09oPe

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Nice to see the all time max #solar output exceeded today

Check out the Eirgrid Smart Dashboard if you're interested in stats like this.

[Nicolas Fulghum @nicolasfulghum]

NEW | Wind and solar just produced more electricity than gas globally for the first month on record

In April, they produced 531 TWh (22%), compared with 477 TWh (20%) for gas.

Wind and solar generation has more than doubled in the last five years.

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

The Iran war is driving a solar boom in the UK.

@OctopusEnergy reports solar sales up 54% in March alone.

@edfenergy says residential sales are running at double last spring's rate.

Every rooftop solar installation is a vote against fossil fuel price volatility.

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Last week we launched the Optimising Power @ Work programme at @louthcoco's third participating site, Drogheda Civic Offices.

A great day was had by all and we look forward to working with the Council to deliver energy savings in this newly refurbished facility.

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Please also remember to set your BMS exceptions so that your building doesn't consume energy unnecessarily over the long Easter weekend.

Now is also a good time to adjust your heating schedules.

If you need assistance with any of this, your Energy Advisor will be happy to help.

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Your Easter themed power down resources are available on the Energy Portal. These include posters, email templates and social media graphics to help you communicate the shut down message with your colleagues.

[Dr Paul Dorfman @dorfman_p]

Statkraft, the largest producer of renewable energy in Europe, launched Ireland's first ever four-hour grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System beside its windfarm at Cushaling in Co Offaly. It can store enough power to supply 10,000 homes with renewable electricity for four-hour period after the wind has stopped blowing.
https://t.co/DUQkWTp2XO

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Show your Energy Advisor some love and organise 1:1 Energy Clinics for your colleagues!

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Your updated Valentine's themed resources are now available on the Energy Portal. These include posters, social media graphics, email templates and email signatures.

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Engagement resources for the next bank holiday (Monday 2nd February) are now up on the Energy Portal.

These include posters, email templates and social media graphics.

Please also remember to set your BMS exceptions for this date.

#StBrigidsDay

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

15 of our larger organisations are taking part in The Big Switch Off 2025/26. This is an opportunity to go above and beyond our usual engagement activities to achieve extra savings.

The campaign kicked off over the Christmas holidays and will continue to St. Brigid's weekend.

[Wind Energy Ireland @WindEnergyIRL]

What an amazing three days at @StripeYSTE 2026 at the RDS, Dublin. Our stand was buzzing with excitement and energy! Thank you to Naoise Ó Muirí TD and Barry Ward TD for stopping by to discuss the future of wind energy innovation, education, and jobs in wind.

We were particularly impressed by the 5th class girls at Mercy Convent Primary School, Naas, and their project, Whirl Power! Their quest for the perfect wind turbine blade, showcased creativity, teamwork, and scientific thinking. Shout out also to one Kerry secondary school student exploring whether Vertical Axis Wind Turbines could be used on Irish motorways - a fantastic example of young people tackling real-world challenges.

Finally, a special thank you to Paul from Learn Renewables for his hands-on wind turbine demonstrations, and to all the staff at Wind Energy Ireland who volunteered on our stand. New staff member, Windy William (created for the occasion) was a big hit! We might just keep him around.

#StripeYSTE2026

[Wind Energy Ireland @WindEnergyIRL]

Wind Energy Ireland is delighted to have been able to support another year of climate and wind energy education lessons for primary school students across Ireland including – Waterford, Kerry, Clare, Kilkenny and Westmeath in 2025.

Our work with STEAM Education in classrooms has been ongoing since 2021 and in that time reached almost 800 students.

Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with teachers calling for wind farm visits for the students who completed the lesson pack. Watch this space!

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

You Christmas power down resources are now available on the Energy Portal. These include posters, email templates and social media graphics.

As ever if you need any assistance accessing these, your Energy Consultant will be happy to help.

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

Denmark, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands plan to build four artificial islands to quadruple offshore wind in the North Sea – the equivalent of 30 nuclear reactors.

We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate

#ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #tech #GreenNewDeal

[Irish EV Association @IEVAsso]

The new & improved new & improved Electroliner by @Wright_Bus has been launched. Greater range, faster charging, improved heating, cooling, extended battery life, & a 15 year warranty. 1,000+ expected for delivery across UK & Ireland next year.
https://t.co/N5I6Z6p7Tz

[Dr Paul Dorfman @dorfman_p]

#Australia is getting free electricity - will other countries follow?
Every household will soon receive 3 hours of free electricity every day, as part of a world-first initiative to share the benefits of #solar power.
https://t.co/1kgkkh03Dl

[Optimising Power @ Work @OptimisingPower]

Slay the energy vampires this holiday weekend. Remember to set your BMS exceptions and take a look at the comms resources on the Energy Portal.

For help or more information, have a chat with your Energy Advisor.

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

Energy transitions don't happen everywhere all at once. They happen sector by sector, place by place. Pointing out that some sectors and places are not advancing yet does not negate that others have come a long way. Here are the Nordics - heat pump roll-out replaced fossil fuels and dramatically reduced carbon emissions alongside better energy efficiency.