80% of data centre energy must come from renewables - CRU Data centres will be required to meet at least 80% of their annual energy demand with additional renewable electricity projects generating in the Republic of Ireland. Business • 12 Dec
80% of data centre energy must come from renewables - CRU Data centres will be required to meet at least 80% of their annual energy demand with additional renewable electricity projects generating in the Republic of Ireland. Business • 12 Dec
CRU encourages consumers to switch energy suppliers The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to switch energy supplier. Business • 11 Dec
CRU encourages consumers to switch energy suppliers The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to switch energy supplier. Business • 11 Dec
Uisce Éireann fined €20m for not hitting leak fix targets The regulator for Uisce Éireann has said that the water utility has missed a target for reducing leaks. Business • 25 Nov
Uisce Éireann fined €20m for not hitting leak fix targets The regulator for Uisce Éireann has said that the water utility has missed a target for reducing leaks. Business • 25 Nov
Number of energy customers in arrears 'could spike' - CRU The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has said the number of energy customers in arrears "could spike" without any energy credits this winter. Business • 01 Sep
Number of energy customers in arrears 'could spike' - CRU The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has said the number of energy customers in arrears "could spike" without any energy credits this winter. Business • 01 Sep
Ireland 'lacks ambition, leadership' around data centres The State needs to take the lead on data centre policy in order to ensure the ongoing strength of the wider digital infrastructure industry here, according to the chair of Digital Infrastructure Ireland. Business • 21 Feb
Ireland 'lacks ambition, leadership' around data centres The State needs to take the lead on data centre policy in order to ensure the ongoing strength of the wider digital infrastructure industry here, according to the chair of Digital Infrastructure Ireland. Business • 21 Feb
Electricity and gas customers switching for better rates 12% of domestic electricity customers and 14% of domestic gas customers switched supplier last year, new figures show. Business • 01 Nov 24
Electricity and gas customers switching for better rates 12% of domestic electricity customers and 14% of domestic gas customers switched supplier last year, new figures show. Business • 01 Nov 24
Dr Tanya Harrington appointed new CRU Commissioner Dr Tanya Harrington has been appointed as a Commissioner to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities after an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Business • 08 Aug 24
Dr Tanya Harrington appointed new CRU Commissioner Dr Tanya Harrington has been appointed as a Commissioner to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities after an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Business • 08 Aug 24
CRU to increase PSO levy from October The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has confirmed today that the PSO levy will increase from October as wholesale electrictiy prices have come down in recent months. Business • 01 Aug 24
CRU to increase PSO levy from October The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has confirmed today that the PSO levy will increase from October as wholesale electrictiy prices have come down in recent months. Business • 01 Aug 24
Account problems and billing issues top CRU complaints The Commission for Regulation of Utilities said today it received a total of 31,517 contacts from energy and water customers last year, an increase of 1% from 2022. Business • 10 May 24
Account problems and billing issues top CRU complaints The Commission for Regulation of Utilities said today it received a total of 31,517 contacts from energy and water customers last year, an increase of 1% from 2022. Business • 10 May 24
CRU announces disconnection moratorium during winter Moratoriums on disconnections for all domestic electricity and gas customers for the coming winter have been announced by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities today. Business • 29 Sep 23
CRU announces disconnection moratorium during winter Moratoriums on disconnections for all domestic electricity and gas customers for the coming winter have been announced by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities today. Business • 29 Sep 23
Electricity customers' network charges to fall by €6 The average electricity customer's network charges will see a decrease of about €6 over the next year, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities said today. Business • 31 Aug 23
Electricity customers' network charges to fall by €6 The average electricity customer's network charges will see a decrease of about €6 over the next year, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities said today. Business • 31 Aug 23
Energy regulator extends customer protection measures Measures put in place by the utilities regulator last winter to protect vulnerable customers struggling with high energy prices are to be extended into this winter. Business • 29 Aug 23
Energy regulator extends customer protection measures Measures put in place by the utilities regulator last winter to protect vulnerable customers struggling with high energy prices are to be extended into this winter. Business • 29 Aug 23
Jump in number of gas and electricity disconnections Just under 3,500 customers were cut off from their gas or electricity last year due to non payment. Business • 13 Jul 23
Jump in number of gas and electricity disconnections Just under 3,500 customers were cut off from their gas or electricity last year due to non payment. Business • 13 Jul 23
Electric Ireland offers cheapest electricity plan - CRU Electric Ireland had the cheapest standard domestic electricity tariffs available while Flogas had the most expensive Standard Electricity Plan, new figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities show today. Business • 29 Jun 23
Electric Ireland offers cheapest electricity plan - CRU Electric Ireland had the cheapest standard domestic electricity tariffs available while Flogas had the most expensive Standard Electricity Plan, new figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities show today. Business • 29 Jun 23
Taoiseach 'concerned' as 23% in arrears on gas bills The Taoiseach has said he is very concerned to hear that over 23% of people are in arrears on their gas bills. Ireland • 09 May 23
Taoiseach 'concerned' as 23% in arrears on gas bills The Taoiseach has said he is very concerned to hear that over 23% of people are in arrears on their gas bills. Ireland • 09 May 23
Energy companies against extending energy moratorium Electricity companies said extending the winter moratorium on cutting off people's power supply would lead to increased debts for customers and store up even bigger problems for next year. Business • 20 Dec 22
Energy companies against extending energy moratorium Electricity companies said extending the winter moratorium on cutting off people's power supply would lead to increased debts for customers and store up even bigger problems for next year. Business • 20 Dec 22
Energy price hikes drive customers to switch providers New figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) show that wholesale gas prices increased by 380% in 2021, while wholesale electricity prices jumped by 260% compared to the previous year. Business • 20 Dec 22
Energy price hikes drive customers to switch providers New figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) show that wholesale gas prices increased by 380% in 2021, while wholesale electricity prices jumped by 260% compared to the previous year. Business • 20 Dec 22
Panda Power confirms exit from Irish energy market Electricity and gas supplier Panda Power has confirmed its intention to make a controlled exit from the Irish energy supply market. Business • 15 Sep 22
Panda Power confirms exit from Irish energy market Electricity and gas supplier Panda Power has confirmed its intention to make a controlled exit from the Irish energy supply market. Business • 15 Sep 22
Small refund for electricity customers as PSO levy cut Electricity customers will get a small refund on their bills, following a decision by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities to decrease the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy. Business • 29 Jul 22
Small refund for electricity customers as PSO levy cut Electricity customers will get a small refund on their bills, following a decision by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities to decrease the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy. Business • 29 Jul 22
CRU to create 73 climate action jobs The Commission for Regulation of Utilities is creating 73 jobs to support the delivery of the country's broadened climate action objectives. Business • 24 Jun 22
CRU to create 73 climate action jobs The Commission for Regulation of Utilities is creating 73 jobs to support the delivery of the country's broadened climate action objectives. Business • 24 Jun 22
Iberdrola's customer transfer date confirmed by CRU The Commission for Regulation of Utilities said today that all Iberdrola customers will automatically transfer to Electric Ireland and Bord Gáis Energy on Wednesday June 8 and will remain with those suppliers until September 1. Business • 03 Jun 22
Iberdrola's customer transfer date confirmed by CRU The Commission for Regulation of Utilities said today that all Iberdrola customers will automatically transfer to Electric Ireland and Bord Gáis Energy on Wednesday June 8 and will remain with those suppliers until September 1. Business • 03 Jun 22
Iberdrola to exit Irish gas and electricity market Spanish energy supplier Iberdrola has announced it is exiting the Irish gas and electricity retail market due to market conditions and pricing here. Business • 31 May 22
Iberdrola to exit Irish gas and electricity market Spanish energy supplier Iberdrola has announced it is exiting the Irish gas and electricity retail market due to market conditions and pricing here. Business • 31 May 22
Complaints to CRU rise by 51% in 2021 The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has said that 2021 was a particularly challenging year for many customers due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the global increases in energy costs in the latter part of the year. Business • 19 May 22
Complaints to CRU rise by 51% in 2021 The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has said that 2021 was a particularly challenging year for many customers due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the global increases in energy costs in the latter part of the year. Business • 19 May 22
40% have never switched electricity or gas supplier Around 40% of consumers have never switched their electricity or gas supplier, according to new research by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). Business • 28 Feb 22
40% have never switched electricity or gas supplier Around 40% of consumers have never switched their electricity or gas supplier, according to new research by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). Business • 28 Feb 22
Switching sites show high levels of compliance - CRU A new audit on the three accredited energy price comparison websites which operate in the Irish energy market show that they all remain in compliance with the current accreditation framework. Business • 11 Feb 22
Switching sites show high levels of compliance - CRU A new audit on the three accredited energy price comparison websites which operate in the Irish energy market show that they all remain in compliance with the current accreditation framework. Business • 11 Feb 22
