Lengthy planning processes holding up renewables roll-out Lengthy planning and judicial review processes have contributed to major hold-ups in the process of rolling out onshore renewable energy projects here. Business • 16 Oct 24
Lengthy planning processes holding up renewables roll-out Lengthy planning and judicial review processes have contributed to major hold-ups in the process of rolling out onshore renewable energy projects here. Business • 16 Oct 24
Risk of winter power system alerts much lower - EirGrid The electricity grid operator has said the risk of there being insufficient power being generated to meet demand at times this winter is low. Business • 08 Oct 24
Risk of winter power system alerts much lower - EirGrid The electricity grid operator has said the risk of there being insufficient power being generated to meet demand at times this winter is low. Business • 08 Oct 24
Energy credit of €250 for all households Minister for Public Expenditure, NPD Delivery and Reform Paschal Donohoe said Budget 2025 will include an energy credit of €250 for all households. Budget 2025 • 01 Oct 24
Energy credit of €250 for all households Minister for Public Expenditure, NPD Delivery and Reform Paschal Donohoe said Budget 2025 will include an energy credit of €250 for all households. Budget 2025 • 01 Oct 24
Yuno Energy enters gas market for the first time Yuno Energy is entering the gas market in a move that the energy supplier said will complement its existing electricity offer. Business • 30 Sep 24
Yuno Energy enters gas market for the first time Yuno Energy is entering the gas market in a move that the energy supplier said will complement its existing electricity offer. Business • 30 Sep 24
Gas demand down 10% in August due to windy weather Gas remained the largest single source of the country's electricity generation in August, despite total gas demand decreasing by 10% from July and by 7% compared to the same time last year. Business • 23 Sep 24
Gas demand down 10% in August due to windy weather Gas remained the largest single source of the country's electricity generation in August, despite total gas demand decreasing by 10% from July and by 7% compared to the same time last year. Business • 23 Sep 24
11 NGOs call for no universal energy credits in Budget Eleven non-government organisations have joined forces to put pressure on the Government not to provide further universal energy credits in the Budget. Business • 23 Sep 24
11 NGOs call for no universal energy credits in Budget Eleven non-government organisations have joined forces to put pressure on the Government not to provide further universal energy credits in the Budget. Business • 23 Sep 24
State completes latest renewable energy auction The State has completed the fourth auction under the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 4). Business • 09 Sep 24
State completes latest renewable energy auction The State has completed the fourth auction under the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 4). Business • 09 Sep 24
Protections for energy customers to remain for winter The energy regulator has said that measures aimed at protecting domestic customers from the impact of high prices are to remain in place for the winter. Business • 29 Aug 24
Protections for energy customers to remain for winter The energy regulator has said that measures aimed at protecting domestic customers from the impact of high prices are to remain in place for the winter. Business • 29 Aug 24
Codling Wind Park application to be submitted next week A planning application is to be submitted next week for the Codling Wind Park, the new offshore wind farm off the Wicklow coast. Business • 29 Aug 24
Codling Wind Park application to be submitted next week A planning application is to be submitted next week for the Codling Wind Park, the new offshore wind farm off the Wicklow coast. Business • 29 Aug 24
Domestic electricity bills to rise by up to €100 a year Household electricity bills could be set to rise by up to €8.42 a month over the coming year. Business • 28 Aug 24
Domestic electricity bills to rise by up to €100 a year Household electricity bills could be set to rise by up to €8.42 a month over the coming year. Business • 28 Aug 24
Power Packed: Going green is making lithium the new oil Lithium will be central to any attempts to decarbonise the planet but some doubt that we'll have enough of the finite resource, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 26 Jun 24
Power Packed: Going green is making lithium the new oil Lithium will be central to any attempts to decarbonise the planet but some doubt that we'll have enough of the finite resource, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 26 Jun 24
Warning windfarms could shut without planning reform Up to 20% of the currently installed onshore wind energy capacity in Ireland could disappear at the end of this decade if the planning system is not urgently amended, the sector has warned. Business • 26 Jun 24
Warning windfarms could shut without planning reform Up to 20% of the currently installed onshore wind energy capacity in Ireland could disappear at the end of this decade if the planning system is not urgently amended, the sector has warned. Business • 26 Jun 24
SSE Airtricity to cut gas and electricity prices by 10% Energy provider SSE Airtricity is set to cut its charges for standard household electricity and gas by 10%. Business • 29 May 24
SSE Airtricity to cut gas and electricity prices by 10% Energy provider SSE Airtricity is set to cut its charges for standard household electricity and gas by 10%. Business • 29 May 24
G7 to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s G7 energy and climate ministers agreed a time frame today for phasing out coal-fired power plants that are not equipped to capture emissions in a significant step towards curbing fossil fuel use. Business • 30 Apr 24
G7 to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s G7 energy and climate ministers agreed a time frame today for phasing out coal-fired power plants that are not equipped to capture emissions in a significant step towards curbing fossil fuel use. Business • 30 Apr 24
Group wants faster electrification of heat, transport A new representative body has launched to advocate for the faster electrification of Ireland's heating and transportation systems. Business • 26 Apr 24
Group wants faster electrification of heat, transport A new representative body has launched to advocate for the faster electrification of Ireland's heating and transportation systems. Business • 26 Apr 24
GridBeyond raises €52m to fund its expansion Smart energy company GridBeyond has raised €52m in fresh funding. Business • 16 Apr 24
GridBeyond raises €52m to fund its expansion Smart energy company GridBeyond has raised €52m in fresh funding. Business • 16 Apr 24
Record March for wind energy production The amount of electricity produced by wind hit a new record for March last month, new data shows. Business • 08 Apr 24
Record March for wind energy production The amount of electricity produced by wind hit a new record for March last month, new data shows. Business • 08 Apr 24
Inflation continued to ease in February - CSO The rate of inflation continued to ease last month, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 14 Mar 24
Inflation continued to ease in February - CSO The rate of inflation continued to ease last month, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 14 Mar 24
Hanley Energy announces further US expansion Hanley Energy has announced plans to create 150 new jobs, split between the US and Ireland, as part of its global expansion. Business • 14 Mar 24
Hanley Energy announces further US expansion Hanley Energy has announced plans to create 150 new jobs, split between the US and Ireland, as part of its global expansion. Business • 14 Mar 24
Shell waters down climate pledge as CEO pay hits £7.9m Energy giant Shell has watered down one of its climate pledges because of a change to its strategy in the electricity sector. Business • 14 Mar 24
Shell waters down climate pledge as CEO pay hits £7.9m Energy giant Shell has watered down one of its climate pledges because of a change to its strategy in the electricity sector. Business • 14 Mar 24
Irish arm of Equinor paid out €350m dividend last year The Irish arm of Norwegian State owned Equinor paid out a dividend of €350m last year before finalising the sale of its 36.5% share of Corrib Gas to Vermilion Energy. Business • 12 Mar 24
Irish arm of Equinor paid out €350m dividend last year The Irish arm of Norwegian State owned Equinor paid out a dividend of €350m last year before finalising the sale of its 36.5% share of Corrib Gas to Vermilion Energy. Business • 12 Mar 24
Revenues at Corrib Gas operator Vermilion dipped 6.7% Revenues at Corrib Gas operator Vermilion's 'high margin' Irish business last year dipped by 6.7% to €205.1m. Business • 12 Mar 24
Revenues at Corrib Gas operator Vermilion dipped 6.7% Revenues at Corrib Gas operator Vermilion's 'high margin' Irish business last year dipped by 6.7% to €205.1m. Business • 12 Mar 24
Energia seeks advisers ahead of potential $3 billion sale The owners of Energia Group are looking for advisers to sell the Irish utility in a deal that could value it at up to $3 billion including debt, two sources with knowledge of the deal said. Business • 28 Feb 24
Energia seeks advisers ahead of potential $3 billion sale The owners of Energia Group are looking for advisers to sell the Irish utility in a deal that could value it at up to $3 billion including debt, two sources with knowledge of the deal said. Business • 28 Feb 24
PrepayPower and Pinergy announce further price cuts Two energy providers are set to cut what they charge residential customers again as competition in the market ratchets up further. Business • 26 Feb 24
PrepayPower and Pinergy announce further price cuts Two energy providers are set to cut what they charge residential customers again as competition in the market ratchets up further. Business • 26 Feb 24
1GW of solar capacity now connected to electricity grid A new milestone in renewable energy rollout has been reached with the confirmation from ESB Networks that there is now one Giga Watt of solar photovoltaic generation capacity connected to the electricity network here. Business • 26 Feb 24
1GW of solar capacity now connected to electricity grid A new milestone in renewable energy rollout has been reached with the confirmation from ESB Networks that there is now one Giga Watt of solar photovoltaic generation capacity connected to the electricity network here. Business • 26 Feb 24
