No shortage of gas in Ireland, says minister Minister of State Josepha Madigan has said despite the global uncertainty around fuel there is no shortage of gas in Ireland. Ireland • 30 Apr
How businesses can take the edge off their energy bills Slashing energy costs doesn't always involve a large investment with a slow return; there are ways for businesses to make significant - and immediate - … Business • 24 Apr
Dáil told VAT cut on energy no longer on table The Tánaiste has indicated a VAT cut on energy is no longer on the table. Ireland • 07 Apr
Iberdrola Ireland increases gas and electricity prices Iberdrola Ireland has become the latest energy provider here to increase its household gas and electricity charges. Business • 05 Apr
Govt must tackle cost-of-living 'over the medium term' The Taoiseach has said that the Government must look to tackle the rising cost-of-living over the medium term, as it "cannot take measures every single … Ireland • 04 Apr
Europe told 'turn down the heat' in Russia gas standoff Fears of a Russian gas supply crunch prompted some European countries today to ask people to consume less energy in a move that could potentially … Business • 30 Mar
New rules enable SSE increase plan for Arklow wind park SSE Renewables is to apply for permission to build its wind park off the Wicklow coast under a new planning system, in a move that … Business • 24 Mar
Energy security key to investment and competitiveness Ireland has among the highest rates of dependency on imported sources of energy in Europe, although dependency has declined in recent years. Business • 24 Mar
'Unfriendly' countries to pay roubles for gas - Putin Russia will seek payment in roubles for gas sales from "unfriendly" countries, President Vladimir Putin said today, sending European gas prices soaring on concerns the … Business • 23 Mar
EU split on Russia oil sanctions The European Union's foreign ministers have disagreed on whether and how to slap sanctions on Russia's lucrative energy sector over its invasion of Ukraine, with … Business • 21 Mar
Funding secured for 190km Ireland-UK interconnector A new electricity interconnector between Ireland and the UK is on course to be delivered in 2024 after the project secured the €500m in required … Business • 21 Mar
Customers face 'real difficulties' as energy costs rise Price increases for gas and electricity announced by Bord Gáis are difficult, but reflect the underlying volatility of wholesale prices in the market, according to … Ireland • 16 Mar
ESB reports 10.2% rise in operating profits for 2021 ESB Group made a €679m operating profit before exceptional items last year, an increase of 10.2% on the 2020 figure. Business • 10 Mar
Four fold increase in Corrib gas revenues last year Soaring gas prices ensured that revenues recorded by Vermilion Energy from the Corrib Gas field last year increased almost four fold to Can$214.42m or €152.86m. Business • 08 Mar
ESB lays Moneypoint offshore wind plan before planners The ESB has put its plan before An Bord Pleanála for a production facility for off-shore wind-turbines at its Moneypoint power station in west Clare. Business • 24 Feb
Japan offers gas to Europe over Ukraine fears Japan is offering Europe part of its liquified natural gas imports over fears supplies will be disrupted by tensions surrounding a possible Russian invasion of … World • 09 Feb
New record for wind-generated electricity reached A new record for wind-generated electricity was reached on Saturday, according to the operator of the national electricity grid, Eirgrid. Business • 08 Feb
Price triples as Eirgrid agrees deal for new gas plants Eirgrid, the national electricity grid operator, has completed an auction with power companies which will lead to the construction of nine new gas generators around … Business • 04 Feb
Less than 40% shop around for electricity and gas deals A new survey reveals that almost 70% shop around for car insurance every year, and more than half do so for home insurance - but … Business • 01 Feb
Data centres get to grips with EirGrid's Dublin pause EirGrid says that Dublin's electricity system is under pressure, but its moves to manage that have surfaced tensions between it, business and other sections of … Business • 16 Jan
'Ocean battery' targets renewable energy dilemma A wind turbine sitting idle on a calm day or spinning swiftly when power demand is already met poses a problem for renewables, and is … Business • 07 Jan
Putin says Nord Stream 2 ready to export gas Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline was ready for gas exports, saying the project would help to lower … Business • 29 Dec 21
Households to be paid for renewable energy they produce Households are to be paid for renewable energy they produce under a new scheme announced by the Minister for the Environment today. Climate Change • 21 Dec 21
Demand for gas rises as temperatures drop Demand for gas was up by almost a fifth in November as temperatures plummeted around the country. Business • 21 Dec 21
