Govt will 'do everything' over power supply - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said people would have expected an earlier warning system to be in place in relation to energy security concerns. Business • 22 Aug 22
Govt will 'do everything' over power supply - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said people would have expected an earlier warning system to be in place in relation to energy security concerns. Business • 22 Aug 22
Tariffs lesser of two evils - ISME Power outages for energy intensive businesses would lead to temporary or permanent closures, according to ISME. Business • 22 Aug 22
Tariffs lesser of two evils - ISME Power outages for energy intensive businesses would lead to temporary or permanent closures, according to ISME. Business • 22 Aug 22
Electricity customers may be charged more from 5-7pm Electricity supply companies may be charged more for their customers to use electricity between the hours of 5pm to 7pm. Ireland • 19 Aug 22
Electricity customers may be charged more from 5-7pm Electricity supply companies may be charged more for their customers to use electricity between the hours of 5pm to 7pm. Ireland • 19 Aug 22
Mainstream Renewable to create 100 jobs Mainstream Renewable Power is to create 100 jobs in Dublin as it looks to develop three offshore wind energy projects in Ireland. Business • 16 Aug 22
Mainstream Renewable to create 100 jobs Mainstream Renewable Power is to create 100 jobs in Dublin as it looks to develop three offshore wind energy projects in Ireland. Business • 16 Aug 22
UK plans for organised blackouts in January - report Britain is making plans for organised blackouts for industry and households over winter when cold weather may coincide with gas shortages, according to Bloomberg News. Business • 10 Aug 22
UK plans for organised blackouts in January - report Britain is making plans for organised blackouts for industry and households over winter when cold weather may coincide with gas shortages, according to Bloomberg News. Business • 10 Aug 22
Ireland 'least prepared' for winter gas crisis - expert Ireland is "the least prepared for a gas crisis this winter" of the countries on the European gas grid, according to former managing director of ESB International Don Moore. Ireland • 08 Aug 22
Ireland 'least prepared' for winter gas crisis - expert Ireland is "the least prepared for a gas crisis this winter" of the countries on the European gas grid, according to former managing director of ESB International Don Moore. Ireland • 08 Aug 22
'Increased blackout risk' this winter - energy expert An energy expert has predicted that there is an "increased risk" of electricity blackouts in Ireland this winter, although there is no short-term risk. News • 29 Jul 22
'Increased blackout risk' this winter - energy expert An energy expert has predicted that there is an "increased risk" of electricity blackouts in Ireland this winter, although there is no short-term risk. News • 29 Jul 22
Bord Gáis Energy reports 74% rise in operating profits Bord Gáis Energy saw its adjusted operating profits rise by 74% in the first half of the year, as its parent company Centrica also reported a massive jump in earnings. Business • 28 Jul 22
Bord Gáis Energy reports 74% rise in operating profits Bord Gáis Energy saw its adjusted operating profits rise by 74% in the first half of the year, as its parent company Centrica also reported a massive jump in earnings. Business • 28 Jul 22
Electric Ireland billing delay hits 24,000 customers Around 24,000 Electric Ireland customers will receive two bills at once as a result of a billing issue at the utility company. Business • 27 Jul 22
Electric Ireland billing delay hits 24,000 customers Around 24,000 Electric Ireland customers will receive two bills at once as a result of a billing issue at the utility company. Business • 27 Jul 22
Ireland has option of exemption from EU gas cuts - Dept The Government has welcomed an emergency EU plan to curb gas demand in the face of further Russian reductions in supply, but has the option of an exemption from the mandatory reduction requirement of 15%. World • 26 Jul 22
Ireland has option of exemption from EU gas cuts - Dept The Government has welcomed an emergency EU plan to curb gas demand in the face of further Russian reductions in supply, but has the option of an exemption from the mandatory reduction requirement of 15%. World • 26 Jul 22
Irish officials to discuss EU calls to reduce gas use Officials at the Department of the Environment are meeting to discuss the EU's call for a 15% reduction in gas demand. Ireland • 21 Jul 22
Irish officials to discuss EU calls to reduce gas use Officials at the Department of the Environment are meeting to discuss the EU's call for a 15% reduction in gas demand. Ireland • 21 Jul 22
Bord na Móna sees profit jump to €78.9m Bord na Móna has reported a near-trebling in its operating profit, as it continued its transition towards renewable energy. Business • 20 Jul 22
Bord na Móna sees profit jump to €78.9m Bord na Móna has reported a near-trebling in its operating profit, as it continued its transition towards renewable energy. Business • 20 Jul 22
EU seeks to cut gas use by 15% over winter months The European Commission has urged EU countries to reduce demand for natural gas by 15% over the coming months to secure winter stocks and defeat Russian "blackmail". Europe • 20 Jul 22
EU seeks to cut gas use by 15% over winter months The European Commission has urged EU countries to reduce demand for natural gas by 15% over the coming months to secure winter stocks and defeat Russian "blackmail". Europe • 20 Jul 22
Russia seen restarting Nord Stream gas exports on time Russian gas flows via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline are seen restarting on time on Thursday after the completion of scheduled maintenance, two sources familiar with the export plans told Reuters. Business • 19 Jul 22
Russia seen restarting Nord Stream gas exports on time Russian gas flows via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline are seen restarting on time on Thursday after the completion of scheduled maintenance, two sources familiar with the export plans told Reuters. Business • 19 Jul 22
ESB battery storage plant goes live in Cork A new battery storage plant, designed to help ease out the supply demand imbalances caused by renewable energy, has gone online in Cork. Business • 15 Jul 22
ESB battery storage plant goes live in Cork A new battery storage plant, designed to help ease out the supply demand imbalances caused by renewable energy, has gone online in Cork. Business • 15 Jul 22
Ex-ESB International boss issues gas supply warning The former head of ESB International says Ireland is "very poorly prepared" for gas shortages because of a lack of gas storage. Ireland • 11 Jul 22
Ex-ESB International boss issues gas supply warning The former head of ESB International says Ireland is "very poorly prepared" for gas shortages because of a lack of gas storage. Ireland • 11 Jul 22
Further €200 energy credit is an option, says Tánaiste Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that giving energy customers another €200 off their electricity bills is "certainly an option". Ireland • 05 Jul 22
Further €200 energy credit is an option, says Tánaiste Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that giving energy customers another €200 off their electricity bills is "certainly an option". Ireland • 05 Jul 22
Inflation rate: A big number that could get even bigger August is likely to see rises in energy prices translating into even higher inflation. Analysis and Comment • 02 Jul 22
Inflation rate: A big number that could get even bigger August is likely to see rises in energy prices translating into even higher inflation. Analysis and Comment • 02 Jul 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 exit another sign of energy market strain Iberdrola's announcement that it plans to cease offering gas and electricity here is a signal of a wide and growing set of complex problems such providers now face. Analysis and Comment • 31 May 22
Iberdrola exit another sign of energy market strain Iberdrola's announcement that it plans to cease offering gas and electricity here is a signal of a wide and growing set of complex problems such providers now face. Analysis and Comment • 31 May 22
Spain limits air conditioning to save energy Air conditioning in public buildings in Spain must be turned down in the summer under new rules published today as part of measures to reduce Europe's reliance on Russian energy. Business • 26 May 22
Spain limits air conditioning to save energy Air conditioning in public buildings in Spain must be turned down in the summer under new rules published today as part of measures to reduce Europe's reliance on Russian energy. Business • 26 May 22
Eirgrid 'right' not to take data centre applications The Minister for the Environment and Climate, Eamon Ryan has said Eirgrid is ''absolutely right'' not to take new applications from data centres over concerns about the energy supply. Ireland • 24 May 22
Eirgrid 'right' not to take data centre applications The Minister for the Environment and Climate, Eamon Ryan has said Eirgrid is ''absolutely right'' not to take new applications from data centres over concerns about the energy supply. Ireland • 24 May 22
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 22
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 22
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 - energy cuts to their monthly bills. Business • 24 Apr 22
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 - energy cuts to their monthly bills. Business • 24 Apr 22
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 22
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 22
