Decarbonisation insights from CoolPlanet

Welcome to the CoolPlanet blog, where we share our latest thoughts on decarbonisation and energy efficiency.

NoDegree Podcast

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NoDegree Podcast Poor Farm Boy To Millionaire On A Mission To Cool the Planet

Norman Crowley, Poor Farm Boy To Millionaire On A Mission To Cool the Planet

Energypreneurs Podcast

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Energypreneurs Podcast A Super Optimist’s View of Technology Led End to Climate Change Concerns

We get a chance to see the world through optimistic eyes, where cheap solar, EV everywhere and revolutions in modern agriculture will take us to 1.5 C degrees.

The Entrepreneur Experiment

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The Entrepreneur Experiment Interview with Norman Crowley

We talk multiple million euro exits, a complete change in lifestyle and how Norman's building a global company that is aiming to solve climate change.

Intercom Podcast

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Intercom Podcast Norman Crowley on uncovering the business opportunities in tackling climate change

As an Irish entrepreneur operating globally, Norman Crowley is used to flying the green flag. We hear how that phrase means something different to him today.

Think Business Podcast

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Think Business Podcast We almost sold the business for $1bn

You could argue Norman Crowley is Ireland’s answer to Elon Musk. But electric cars are only part of Crowley’s focus. The bigger picture is saving the planet.

Startup Junkie Podcast

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Startup Junkie Podcast The Irish Tony Stark on a mission to save the world

Norman Crowley, CEO of Cool Planet Group, believes that climate change should be separated from the left-wing agenda.

Redefining Energy Podcast

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Redefining Energy Podcast Climate Change? Solved! With Norman Crowley

Norman delivers an optimistic message “Climate Change is solved”. Controversial, probably… worth listening to, certainly.

BBC Podcast

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BBC Podcast What planet are you on? with Norman Crowley

This episode is about business, invention and changing the way we do things. Can we continue with ‘business as usual’ if we are going to build a sustainable future?

Green Energy Futures

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Green Energy Futures Norman Crowley - A climate capitalist tackles climate change

Norman Crowley is an Irish millionaire who started the CoolPlanet Group to make millions by saving companies millions and fighting climate change all at the same time.

Green Energy Futures

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Green Energy Futures Climate Change will be solved by 2030

Green Energy Futures goes one on one with Irish millionaire and climate capitalist Norman Crowley.

Bankhouse Media

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Bankhouse Media Norman Crowley | Bankhouse Media Podcast Episode #5

Norman Crowley is a serial entrepreneur who started & sold three businesses for over three-quarters of a billion dollars before he was forty!

Big Tech Show

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Big Tech Show 'I came within hours of selling it for $1bn'

Norman Crowley on The Big Tech Show: 'I came within hours of selling it for $1bn'

CoolPlanet

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CoolPlanet The Start of the Story

The world is changing & it has set us a challenge. Being brave, we chose to accept it & become part of the solution.

The Last Word Podcast

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The Last Word Podcast Norman Crowley on The Last Word

"Every aspect of climate change has both a financial & employment win - climate action is a huge part of Covid19 recovery" - Norman Crowley

Energy Reporters

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Energy Reporters French investors buy slice in Irish efficiency group

Ireland’s CoolPlanet Group has secured €31 million in funding from French investment group Tikehau Capital in exchange for a minority stake in the firm

The Irish Times

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The Irish Times Crowley's Cool Planet gets €31m in funding for unit

Company counts some of the world’s top food, tech and pharma companies as customers

The UK Times

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The UK Times Norman Crowley's Cool Planet is a hot prospect for Tikehau Capital

Norman Crowley's Cool Planet is a hot prospect for Tikehau Capital

The UK Times

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The UK Times Wicklow's CoolPlanet steps up a gear with French funding boost

Carbon-cutting experts firmly in the driving seat after raising €31m

The Irish Times

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The Irish Times CoolPlanet raises €31m while Marlet seeks to expand Dublin development

Cool Planet Group, the energy services business led by entrepreneur Norman Crowley, has raised €31 million in funding

The Irish Times

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The Irish Times Energy efficiency group Crowley Carbon set to hit €200m in revenues

Company counts some of the world’s top food, tech and pharma companies as customers

The Journal

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The Journal What Ireland & the business world will look like by 2030?

Vertical farming, AI and getting personal: what Ireland and the business world might look like by 2030

RTE Radio 1

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RTE Radio 1 Norman Crowley Interview

CEO Founder is interviewed on Sunday Morning Radio 1.

The Southern Star

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The Southern Star Prince of Wales enjoys a cool experience thanks to Norman

Prince of Wales enjoys a cool experience thanks to Norman Crowley

RTE 1 News

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RTE 1 News Prince Charles visit to Powerscourt House

Prince Charles visit to Powerscourt House - RTE 1 NEWS

Express & Star

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Express & Star Plastic bottle alternative gets spirited response from Charles

Charles was visiting the Cool Planet Experience, a climate change-centred attraction in County Wicklow.

RTE 1 News

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RTE 1 News Crowley Carbon eyes new ventures

Serial entrepreneur Norman Crowley's first business was so successful that he could have retired as a millionaire at the age of 28.

BBC News

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BBC News Charles and Camilla visit County Wicklow

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are in County Wicklow as part of a two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland.

Independent.ie

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Independent.ie 'Cool' climate change experience hots up with 20,000 visits in first year

Cool Planet, an interactive experience within the Powescourt Estate, asks visitors to become 'Agents of Change'

Independent.ie

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Independent.ie Crowley Carbon to create 50 jobs in €10m boost for Solar Power

Energy-services business Crowley Carbon is to create a further 50 jobs in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow as part of a €10m investment in solar energy.

Green Awards

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Green Awards Norman Crowley wins Green Leader Award 2019

We are delighted to announce that Norman Crowley, CEO & Founder of Crowley Carbon, is the recipient of the 2019 Green Leader Award.

The Southern Star

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The Southern Star Norman keeps a cool head in business

Norman Crowley, CEO of Crowley Carbon, epitomises the true spirit of entrepreneurship with his project, the Cool Planet Experience

JOE.ie

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JOE.ie Norman Crowley on stress, losing a billion dollar deal and succeeding all over again

Norman Crowley has quite a story to tell about the time he almost sold his gaming company for a billion dollars, only to see everything fall through at the very last moment.

The Sunday Times

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The Sunday Times Norman Crowley's CoolPlanet is high energy in the cause of a cool planet

Norman Crowley's Crowley Carbon is high energy in the cause of a cool planet

CoolPlanet

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CoolPlanet Leo Varadkar visits Crowley Carbon

Leo Varadkar announces 187 new jobs at Crowley Carbon HQ in Powerscourt House, Wicklow

Silicon Republic

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Silicon Republic Energy Services firm Crowley Carbon lights up Leinster with 187 jobs

Crowley Carbon will hire in the areas of project management, engineering and software at its headquarters in Wicklow and a newly acquired centre in Kilkenny.

Irish Examiner

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Irish Examiner Crowley Carbon announces almost 200 new jobs

A Wicklow-based company has created 187 new jobs, it was announced today.

Independent.ie

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Independent.ie Modus Energy to be sold for €10m

Serial entrepreneur Norman Crowley has agreed a €10m deal to buy Modus Energy in Kilkenny, an energy services business that helps clients monitor their energy use.

Silicon Republic

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Silicon Republic These 8 great companies were on a hiring frenzy this month

Good news if you were on the job hunt this March! There were hundreds of jobs announced across a broad swathe of industries.