It's time to Energise Ireland: our campaign for a green economic and energy revolution

Hey everyone, we've just launched our Energise Ireland campaign for a green energy and economic revolution in Ireland. We need all the support we can get for what we believe is a vital campaign — you can read the manifesto and sign the petition at the campaign website, and follow us on Twitter too. 

Energise Ireland has five key aims, all of which we believe are crucial to developing a sustainable, thriving economy in Ireland.

1. Become oil free & no longer a net energy importer by 2025. If we don't do this, the rising cost of importing oil will stifle our economic recovery.

2. Develop green bonds to offer Irish citizens a safe, patriotic investment in sustainable energy projects.

3. Upgrade the entire building stock to net zero carbon by 2020, by retrofitting buildings and switching to renewable heat and electricity.

4. End fuel poverty by 2015 to protect the health of the most vulnerable in society while reducing cost to the taxpayer.

5. Implement world leading green public procurement requirements, giving Irish suppliers an innovation edge for export.

For anyone uncertain, here's a reminder of why it's crucial for us to wean off oil as soon as possible. 

Let us know what you think about the campaign — email us at info [at] energiseireland.ie, or comment below. And if you like it, please sign the petition.