The pros and cons of switching to an electric vehicle in 2025
(Originally published in the Westmeath Examiner, March 2025) As we look toward the future of transportation in Ireland, the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming increasingly inevitable. However, as worldwide EV sales increased in 2024, some countries, including Ireland, reported lower EV purchases compared to 2023. In 2025, there are more EV options available […]
Anaerobic Digestion: A Green Revolution in Westmeath (originally published in Westmeath Examiner, February 2024)
By Paddy Mathews, Mullingar SEC Across the Irish landscape, a quiet revolution is taking place, one that promises to turn waste into wealth and help combat climate change. Anaerobic digestion is a natural biological process that occurs when organic matter, such as food waste, agricultural residues, and wastewater, is broken down by microorganisms in the […]
Smart Meters might finally be a Smart Option
Up to now, there were three basic options for your domestic electricity meter in Ireland. 1. The old rotating disc, 2. The electronic Day/Night meter, and 3. The new Smart Meter. There may be other variants, but these are the three main types. For big electricity users, especially people with Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and […]