Energy emissions fall to lowest level in 30 years

It says that emissions across electricity generation, industry, transport and heating fell by 7.3% in 2023.

Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights at SEAI, said:"The reduction in energy-related emissions in 2023 is encouraging, it shows movement in the right direction in some sectors."SEAI’s mission is to be at the heart of Ireland’s energy revolution, and that revolution needs fast action right across Irish society to meet our legally binding climate targets."

The big change in this area was a 12 fold increase in imported electricity, bringing it to 9.5% of the total grid supply and third largest source of power after gas and wind.

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