Cleaning up oil spills with peat
THE USE OF INDIGENOUS FUELS, such as peat, enhances the fuel diversity and reinforces the security of Irish energy supply. Indigenous fuels also have a positive impact on Ireland’s balance of payments – displacing imported fuels with locally produced energy. The importance of peat as an indigenous fuel is best viewed in the context of Ireland’s total primary energy requirement, including the transport sector and the requirement for thermal energy.
Between 1990 and 2009, Ireland’s dependency on imported fuel to meet its total energy requirements grew from 68% to 88.6%. Of our indigenous fuels, peat (including milled peat, sod turf and peat briquettes) accounted for 38% of the energy supplied in 2009.*
Burning peat in the house? Please read these tips to keep all safe and sound.
