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  • Paul Deane

    UCC

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    Dr Paul Deane is Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at the Research Ireland-funded MaREI Centre and the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at UCC

    Our image of a "green country" is at odds with evidence that shows us to be one of the most fossil fuel dependant economies in the EU. Photo: Getty Images

    Two positive steps we can take around climate action in Ireland

    These changes go well beyond pollution reduction and would simply make Ireland a much better place to live

    Ireland 2050: Tomorrow Tonight • 15 Nov 23
    'As we transition away from natural gas over the next 15 years, we must not let long-term optimism blind us to the short-term vulnerabilities of our energy supply'

    How can Ireland ensure its gas and energy supplies are secure?

    Price is one element of energy supply we have to deal with, but physical access to gas and the security of that supply matters too.

    Energy • 11 Oct 23
    Petrol and diesel prices in Dublin on August 21st 2023. Photo: RTÉ

    Why are petrol and diesel prices going up?

    The impact of excise on fuel prices will have to be considered by Government ahead of another winter of high heating and electricity bills

    Fuel Prices • 22 Aug 23
    'Annual household electricity bills doubled from a typical €1,000 per year in 2020 to now over €2,000 per year.'

    Are electricity bills going to come down and stay down?

    Wholesale electricity prices have been falling since January 2023 so when can we expect to see lower household bills?

    Energy • 19 Jun 23
    The best word to describe the current energy crisis and its impact on electricity markets is 'mayhem'. Photo: Getty Images

    When will my electricity bills start to come down?

    For bills to start coming down rather than going up, we need stability in the market and this depends on three conditions

    Energy • 21 Mar 23
    The sun always shines on PV

    All you need to know about putting solar panels on your roof

    You can expect a simple system of six to eight solar panels to generate about one third of your home's electricity needs

    Solar panels • 16 Feb 23
    'Motorists will not always see a price cut at the pumps straight away during periods of falling wholesale petrol and diesel prices'

    Why haven't petrol prices fallen in line with oil prices?

    While global oil prices have dropped, a worldwide shortage of refinery capacity means prices at the pumps haven't fallen accordingly

    Petrol Prices • 08 Dec 22
    'We now spend over €1 million each hour importing oil and gas into Ireland'. Photo: Getty Images

    How should Ireland go about protecting its energy supplies?

    As the energy crisis has exposed the State's dependence on imported oil and gas, action must be taken on other options

    Energy • 28 Sep 22
    Coming down: petrol prices at a service station on Dublin's Richmond Road on August 20th 2022. Photo: RTÉ Brainstorm

    Why is the price of petrol going down - and how low will it go?

    Reduced oil prices and increased refinery capacity will see drivers pay less for fuel at the pumps

    Petrol Prices • 22 Aug 22
    A worker walks under pipes connected to the Power of Siberia gas pipeline in Russia. Photo: Andrey Rudakov/ Bloomberg via Getty Images

    What happens in Ireland if Russia turns off the gas supply?

    We may not see gas shortages, but we would feel the impact of any interruption in supply via higher energy costs

    Energy • 27 Apr 22
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