Gas supply driving power generation in April Gas demand for power generation reached its highest level in six months in April as wind generation fell to its lowest in nine months, new ... Business • 25 May
Overall 2020 energy use down over 9% due to Covid curbs The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland said today that energy-related CO2 emissions fell by 12.4%, or 4.6 million tonnes, last year on the back of ... Business • 17 May
Gas demand for power generation sees big Q1 increase New figures from Gas Networks Ireland reveal that total gas demand for the first quarter of this year rose by 2% on the same quarter ... Business • 23 Apr
Energia announces electricity and gas price rises Energia is the latest company to announce an increase in energy prices for customers. Business • 05 Mar
Electric Ireland reintroduces disconnection reliefs Electric Ireland has announced the reintroduction of a disconnection moratorium for its 1.3 million residential and business customers. Business • 21 Oct 20
Energy tax take to fall despite carbon tax rise - TSG The Tax Strategy Group paper on Climate Action and Tax contains a range of suggestions for tax increases on energy. Budget 2021 • 28 Sep 20
BP to cut 10,000 jobs in renewable energy shift BP will cut about 15% of its workforce in response to the coronavirus crisis and as part of chief executive Bernard Looney's plan to shift ... Business • 08 Jun 20
New renewable electricity supplier Bright to launch A new renewable energy supplier is to launch here this month, offering no tie ins or exit fees. Business • 03 Jun 20
Reduced oil demand pulled energy costs down in October Energy costs here fell by 4% in October, driven by weaker oil prices the latest Bord Gáis Energy Index has found. Business • 08 Nov 19
Celtic Interconnector to get €530m in funding from EU The Government and business leaders have welcomed the confirmation that the European Commission is to invest €530 million in the new Celtic Interconnector. Business • 02 Oct 19
Not easy to separate oil and gas exploration - IOOA The chief executive of the Irish Offshore Operators Association has welcomed the Government's clarification that a plan to phase out oil exploration in Irish waters ... Business • 24 Sep 19
Energia to invest €3bn in renewable energy projects Energy company Energia has announced a €3 billion investment in Ireland over the next five years. Ireland • 01 Jul 19
US consumer inflation slows in May on cheap energy Falling prices for energy and used cars held down US inflation in May, extending the long run of soft price pressures, according to government data ... Business • 12 Jun 19
Businesses could save €200m in energy costs - SEAI With economic conditions clearly tightening over Brexit and global trade tensions saving money and cutting costs ought to be on high on the agenda for ... Environment • 27 Mar 19
Survey finds SMEs have more to do to reduce energy use Just one in every five small and medium sized businesses here thinks they have done all they can to reduce their energy usage. Business • 27 Mar 19
Energy supplier SSE's full-year profit slips Profits at energy provider SSE Airtricity fell by almost 23% in the year to the end of March, which the company blamed on increased competition ... Business • 25 May 18
Emissions from Irish homes 60% higher than in Europe A new report on energy efficiency has found that carbon emissions from Irish homes are almost 60% higher than the European average. Energy • 13 Apr 18
Saving money at home - whatever the weather A bout of bad weather can be quite a shock to the system - but so too is the inflated energy bill that comes a ... Business • 07 Aug 18
NUIG project to bring hydrogen energy to Aran Islands A project, aimed at developing the use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source, has been launched by NUI Galway. Science • 14 Feb 18
Councils warned over blocking wind farm development The Government has warned local authorities against bringing in unapproved guidelines to obstruct the development of wind farms. Environment • 06 Aug 17
Energy prices fall in May - Bord Gáis Energy prices - including oil, gas, coal, and electricity - fell by 6% in May, according to a recent report. Business • 13 Jun 17
Union seeks to meet Naughten over job concerns An Taisce has blamed Bord na Móna for the uncertainty surrounding hundreds of jobs in the midlands. News • 18 Oct 16
Mitsubishi buys 60% of energy firm ElectroRoute Mitsubishi has taken a 60% stake in Irish energy trading and services firm ElectroRoute. Business • 14 Oct 16
UK faces new risks in Europe interconnector plans British plans for more power links with Europe to avert a looming electricity shortfall could be hindered if the country no longer has a say ... Business • 01 Jul 16
Solar energy sector could create 7,300 jobs The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has called on the Government to introduce a support mechanism for solar power. Business • 14 Jun 16
