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Energy Matters is a new six-part podcast which will explore the Irish energy sector in detail. How have we reached the position we are in right now? How much is the war in Ukraine really to blame? What must we do better in the future? And what innovations are coming down the track to help us get toward a more sustainable future? Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. Energy Matters. Coming soon. Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.

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    • Dec 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    How can technology help us reach net zero?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 35:11


    In episode 6 of Energy Matters, Ian Kehoe is joined by Jonah Goldman, founder of North Cascades Strategies, an organisation who work with innovators, advocates and governments to invest in a net zero future. Jonah was previously CEO of Breakthrough Energy, a Bill Gates-backed venture designed to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy.Jonah discusses what needs to be done to reach net zero, what technologies should be invested in, and where we are falling down on that journey.Energy Matters is a podcast series which examines in detail the true state of the Irish energy sector, tackling everything from the war in Ukraine to the future of transport.Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.  Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. If you enjoy the show please hit subscribe and leave a review. Follow The Currency on Twitter. And on Instagram. Follow Pinergy on Twitter. And on Instagram. 

    How can Ireland be more like Denmark?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 25:44


    Denmark has long been a superpower when it comes to renewable energy. But what can we learn from their experience? Ian Kehoe is joined by Lise Holmegaard Larsen of State of Green, a Danish public-private body tackling climate change, to understand the journey Denmark has been on, what policies have been put in place, and how countries such as Ireland can catch up.Energy Matters is a podcast series which examines in detail the true state of the Irish energy sector, tackling everything from the war in Ukraine to the future of transport.Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.  Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. If you enjoy the show please hit subscribe and leave a review. Follow The Currency on Twitter. And on Instagram. Follow Pinergy on Twitter. And on Instagram. 

    Renewable Energy - Is Ireland doing enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 23:31


    In episode four of Energy Matters, we look at renewable energy and examine whether Ireland is really where it should be in terms of both onshore and offshore energy systems, and where we need to go over the next decade.Ian Kehoe is joined by Ruth Young, Senior Consultant at Cornwall Insight, and Conall Bolger, CEO of the Irish Solar Energy Association.Energy Matters is a podcast series which examines in detail the true state of the Irish energy sector, tackling everything from the war in Ukraine to the future of transport.Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.  Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. If you enjoy the show please hit subscribe and leave a review. Follow The Currency on Twitter. And on Instagram. Follow Pinergy on Twitter. And on Instagram. 

    What is the future of transport in Ireland?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 25:54


    In episode three of Energy Matters, we look at what the future of transport in Ireland might look like and what needs to be done to get us there.Ian Kehoe is joined by Derek Reilly of Nevo.ie, Ireland's only dedicated EV website, and David O'Reilly of Zeus Scooters, who are active in over 50 cities but are currently unable to operate in Ireland.Energy Matters is a new podcast series which will examine in detail the true state of the Irish energy sector, tackling everything from the war in Ukraine to the future of transport.Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.  Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. If you enjoy the show please hit subscribe and leave a review. Follow The Currency on Twitter. And on Instagram. Follow Pinergy on Twitter. And on Instagram. 

    How can we better use our energy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 33:46


    In episode two of Energy Matters, we examine how individuals and businesses can be more efficient in our energy use.Ian Kehoe is joined by Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at ESRI, and Madeleine Murray, CEO of Change By Degrees to look at ways we can reduce our energy usage and costs, and the shifts we need to make to our habits. Energy Matters is a new podcast series which will examine in detail the true state of the Irish energy sector, tackling everything from the war in Ukraine to the future of transport.Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.  Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. If you enjoy the show please hit subscribe and leave a review. Follow The Currency on Twitter. And on Instagram. Follow Pinergy on Twitter. And on Instagram. 

    Is this an energy crisis or was it predictable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 25:58


    Energy Matters is a new podcast series which will examine in detail the true state of the Irish energy sector, tackling everything from the war in Ukraine to the future of transport.In this first episode, Ian Kehoe talks to Enda Gunnell, CEO of Pinergy, and Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics at the University of Limerick, about how we've reached the position we're in, the structural deficiencies that have got us here and where we go next.Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.  Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. If you enjoy the show please hit subscribe and leave a review. Follow The Currency on Twitter. And on Instagram. Follow Pinergy on Twitter. And on Instagram. 

    Coming Soon - Energy Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 0:30


    Energy Matters is a new six-part podcast which will explore the Irish energy sector in detail. How have we reached the position we are in right now? How much is the war in Ukraine really to blame? What must we do better in the future? And what innovations are coming down the track to help us get toward a more sustainable future? Each episode will speak to experts within their fields to get to the real truth of the situation. Energy Matters. Coming soon. Energy Matters is a Currency podcast powered by Pinergy.

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