Has the cost of living crisis changed how we live at home? As Ireland continues to faces an energy crisis, we all need to do our part in saving energy, but not at the expense of our … Cost of Living • 13 Mar
How do you clean a wind turbine blade? Dirt on a blade's surface can decrease a wind turbine's efficiency by up to 40% after just two weeks of operation Energy • 06 Mar
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 02 Mar
Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled energy costs worldwide The war has pushed economies into recession, caused higher inflation, and put painful cost-of-living pressures on vulnerable households Energy • 24 Feb
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
How will Irish energy costs and supply change in the next year? The Ukraine war and the ongoing energy crisis has been felt in our pockets because of how the global energy market operates Energy • 09 Feb
What's the outlook on energy for Europe? A year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, volatility continues to be key theme shaping the energy landscape Energy • 03 Feb
How to save money on your household bills with simple maths Deciphering the complex numbers around energy costs, mortgages and supermarket prices is key to making good financial decisions Maths • 27 Jan
Electric cars in Ireland: on the road, but some distance to go Ireland has seen a sharp rise in the number of new electric cars being registered, but we still have a long way to go Electric Cars • 20 Jan
Could super-villains use your smart kettle to disrupt power grid? We're moving to a world where more and more of our home appliances are connected to the internet and thus more hackable Energy • 12 Jan
5 ways to save energy if you rent your home Renting can be a challenge for environmentally conscious tenants so here are some ways to cut down on energy costs Cost of Living • 10 Jan
What can we expect in 2023 from Putin's energy war on Europe? The Russian regime has been weaponising energy supply for years and this issue is not going away in 2023 Energy • 04 Jan
How severe weather events like cold snaps affect energy prices The current blast of cold weather has a strong influence on how much we pay for gas and electricity Weather • 12 Dec 22
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
Data centres: a view from Europe Hundreds of data centres across Europe hold data from millions of people, but right now they're a problem for our green ambitions Energy • 18 Nov 22
Why electric SUVs are a bad idea Our passion for SUVs threatens to undermine the major gains from electric cars and electrification won't solve the problem Electric vehicles • 08 Nov 22
Is Ireland's energy system broken? The difficulty of reducing emissions in a period of increasing demand highlights a tension between sustainability and innovation Energy • 19 Oct 22
Are smart meters providing any benefits to electricity customers? Only 4% of customers with smart meters are using them properly so can they actually help households save money on energy? Cost of Living • 25 Oct 22
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 30 Sep 22
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
What will inflation mean for Irish energy and climate policies? To tax or to subsidise, that is the question when it comes to protecting Ireland's climate and future energy security Budget 2023 • 23 Sep 22
Do you want to live in an ecovillage? Ecovillages provide socially, ecologically and economically sound lifestyles, showing that prosperity without growth is possible Ecovillages • 26 Sep 22
How is the cost of living crisis impacting on our mental health? Aside from the financial implications, the ongoing cost of living crisis is also having a psychological impact on us Mental Health • 22 Sep 22
What are the best ways to retain heat in your house this winter? As energy bills steeply rise, knowing how to retain heat in your home is becoming more critical than ever Energy • 22 Sep 22
One for the road: turning whiskey waste into biofuel Leftover grain accounts for 85% of total waste generated by distilleries. What if it could be used to fuel cars and planes? Brainstorm • 14 Sep 22
