Terence O'Rourke appointed as new chairperson of ESB The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications has appointed Terence O'Rourke as the new chairperson designate of the ESB. Business • 11 Nov 20
Terence O'Rourke appointed as new chairperson of ESB The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications has appointed Terence O'Rourke as the new chairperson designate of the ESB. Business • 11 Nov 20
ESB launches €75m carbon reduction fund for businesses The ESB has launched a €75m fund aimed at assisting large firms to reduce their carbon footprints. Business • 26 Oct 20
ESB launches €75m carbon reduction fund for businesses The ESB has launched a €75m fund aimed at assisting large firms to reduce their carbon footprints. Business • 26 Oct 20
Virus outbreak at construction site of new ESB HQ The ESB has confirmed that there has been an outbreak of Covid-19 on the construction site for its new head office on Fitzwilliam Street in Dublin. Business • 05 Oct 20
Virus outbreak at construction site of new ESB HQ The ESB has confirmed that there has been an outbreak of Covid-19 on the construction site for its new head office on Fitzwilliam Street in Dublin. Business • 05 Oct 20
ESB facing prosecution by EPA over greenhouse gas leaks The ESB is facing a prosecution by the Environmental Protection Agency over leaks of a powerful greenhouse gas called SF6. Ireland • 21 Sep 20
ESB facing prosecution by EPA over greenhouse gas leaks The ESB is facing a prosecution by the Environmental Protection Agency over leaks of a powerful greenhouse gas called SF6. Ireland • 21 Sep 20
ESB and Harmony Solar deal to power over 10% of homes ESB and Irish-owned renewable energy company Harmony Solar have agreed a €30m partnership to develop ground-mounted solar projects in Ireland. Business • 11 May 20
ESB and Harmony Solar deal to power over 10% of homes ESB and Irish-owned renewable energy company Harmony Solar have agreed a €30m partnership to develop ground-mounted solar projects in Ireland. Business • 11 May 20
Concern for jobs in Bord na Móna & ESB as demand drops It has been confirmed that the demand for electricity has reduced by more than 7.5% since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 08 Apr 20
Concern for jobs in Bord na Móna & ESB as demand drops It has been confirmed that the demand for electricity has reduced by more than 7.5% since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 08 Apr 20
Regulator extends ban on utility disconnections The utilities regulator has extended the moratorium on domestic electricity and gas disconnections to April 19. Business • 27 Mar 20
Regulator extends ban on utility disconnections The utilities regulator has extended the moratorium on domestic electricity and gas disconnections to April 19. Business • 27 Mar 20
Call for closure of Moneypoint power station The coal-burning Moneypoint power plant in Co Clare should be closed as soon as possible, according to non-governmental organisation Christian Aid. Environment • 21 Feb 20
Call for closure of Moneypoint power station The coal-burning Moneypoint power plant in Co Clare should be closed as soon as possible, according to non-governmental organisation Christian Aid. Environment • 21 Feb 20
Fitzwilliam 28 development on the market for €168m An office development on the historic Georgian Mile in Dublin, Fitzwilliam 28, has been placed on the market on behalf of ESB Commercial Properties, with a guide price of €168m. Business • 15 Jan 20
Fitzwilliam 28 development on the market for €168m An office development on the historic Georgian Mile in Dublin, Fitzwilliam 28, has been placed on the market on behalf of ESB Commercial Properties, with a guide price of €168m. Business • 15 Jan 20
Crews work to restore power after Storm Brendan Work to restore electricity to roughly 4,000 homes and businesses still left without power following yesterday's Storm Brendan is continuing. Weather • 14 Jan 20
Crews work to restore power after Storm Brendan Work to restore electricity to roughly 4,000 homes and businesses still left without power following yesterday's Storm Brendan is continuing. Weather • 14 Jan 20
ESB takes 50% stake in Scottish offshore wind farm ESB is taking a 50% stake in the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project in Scotland from French power group EDF Renewables. Business • 28 Nov 19
ESB takes 50% stake in Scottish offshore wind farm ESB is taking a 50% stake in the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project in Scotland from French power group EDF Renewables. Business • 28 Nov 19
Focus on alternative employment as power stations close The Minister for Climate Action and the Environment has said the Government is determined to ensure alternative employment is provided for hundreds of people impacted by the decision to close two power stations in the midlands. Ireland • 11 Nov 19
Focus on alternative employment as power stations close The Minister for Climate Action and the Environment has said the Government is determined to ensure alternative employment is provided for hundreds of people impacted by the decision to close two power stations in the midlands. Ireland • 11 Nov 19
ESB to close two peat-fired Midlands power stations ESB has announced that it is to close its two peat-fired electricity generation plants in the Midlands at the end of next year. The move has implications for up to 1,000 Bord na Móna workers. Ireland • 08 Nov 19
ESB to close two peat-fired Midlands power stations ESB has announced that it is to close its two peat-fired electricity generation plants in the Midlands at the end of next year. The move has implications for up to 1,000 Bord na Móna workers. Ireland • 08 Nov 19
Analysis: Midland peat workers wait on Budget promises Pat Cox and his colleagues at the Bord na Móna Mountdillon Works on the Longford-Roscommon border were listening carefully to every word uttered by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe when he finally got to the tightly scripted "low carbon future" part of his Budget speech in Leinster House. Budget 2020 • 09 Oct 19
Analysis: Midland peat workers wait on Budget promises Pat Cox and his colleagues at the Bord na Móna Mountdillon Works on the Longford-Roscommon border were listening carefully to every word uttered by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe when he finally got to the tightly scripted "low carbon future" part of his Budget speech in Leinster House. Budget 2020 • 09 Oct 19
ESB Group's half yearly profits move higher ESB Group has reported higher operating profits of €294m for the six months to the end of June. Business • 20 Sep 19
ESB Group's half yearly profits move higher ESB Group has reported higher operating profits of €294m for the six months to the end of June. Business • 20 Sep 19
ESB to announce cost for car charging 'next month' The ESB has said an announcement is expected "sometime next month" in relation to the cost of using their public charging network for electric cars. Ireland • 23 Aug 19
ESB to announce cost for car charging 'next month' The ESB has said an announcement is expected "sometime next month" in relation to the cost of using their public charging network for electric cars. Ireland • 23 Aug 19
Power restored following bad overnight weather The number of homes, farms and businesses without power following bad weather overnight has been reduced to 650. Ireland • 09 Aug 19
Power restored following bad overnight weather The number of homes, farms and businesses without power following bad weather overnight has been reduced to 650. Ireland • 09 Aug 19
Unions fear up to 1,000 jobs may be axed at power plant The secretary of the Bord na Móna group of unions has said that up to 1,000 jobs could be lost in the Midlands after An Bord Pleanála refused planning permission to redevelop an ESB power plant in Co Offaly. Leinster • 24 Jul 19
Unions fear up to 1,000 jobs may be axed at power plant The secretary of the Bord na Móna group of unions has said that up to 1,000 jobs could be lost in the Midlands after An Bord Pleanála refused planning permission to redevelop an ESB power plant in Co Offaly. Leinster • 24 Jul 19
ESB whistleblower appears before Oireachtas Committee A whistleblower who revealed to RTÉ Investigates that up to one million litres of oil had leaked from ESB underground cables over the past 20 years has appeared before an Oireachtas Committee. Politics • 11 Jul 19
ESB whistleblower appears before Oireachtas Committee A whistleblower who revealed to RTÉ Investigates that up to one million litres of oil had leaked from ESB underground cables over the past 20 years has appeared before an Oireachtas Committee. Politics • 11 Jul 19
ESB whistleblower appears before Oireachtas Committee A whistleblower who revealed to RTÉ Investigates that up to one million litres of oil had leaked from ESB underground cables over the past 20 years has appeared before an Oireachtas Committee. Politics • 11 Jul 19
ESB whistleblower appears before Oireachtas Committee A whistleblower who revealed to RTÉ Investigates that up to one million litres of oil had leaked from ESB underground cables over the past 20 years has appeared before an Oireachtas Committee. Politics • 11 Jul 19
ESB says no decision on electric vehicle charging costs The ESB has said no decisions have been made in relation how much it is likely to cost motorists to use their public charging network for electric cars in the future. Ireland • 18 Jun 19
ESB says no decision on electric vehicle charging costs The ESB has said no decisions have been made in relation how much it is likely to cost motorists to use their public charging network for electric cars in the future. Ireland • 18 Jun 19
Regulator to appear before Oireachtas Committee The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has been invited to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and the Environment next month. Investigations Unit • 26 Feb 20
Regulator to appear before Oireachtas Committee The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has been invited to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and the Environment next month. Investigations Unit • 26 Feb 20
ESB CEO says company fallen short of its standards ESB chief executive Pat Doherty has said the company has fallen short of the standards it set for itself, in light of the RTÉ Investigates revelations about the leaking of up to one million litres of oil from underground electricity cables. Ireland • 07 Jun 19
ESB CEO says company fallen short of its standards ESB chief executive Pat Doherty has said the company has fallen short of the standards it set for itself, in light of the RTÉ Investigates revelations about the leaking of up to one million litres of oil from underground electricity cables. Ireland • 07 Jun 19
Call for ESB to appear before Oireachtas committee over oil leaks The Fianna Fáil Environment spokesperson Timmy Dooley is seeking to have the ESB brought before an Oireachtas committee to answer questions about safety and environmental concerns. It follows the broadcast of last night's RTÉ Investigates programme. Investigations Unit • 26 Feb 20
Call for ESB to appear before Oireachtas committee over oil leaks The Fianna Fáil Environment spokesperson Timmy Dooley is seeking to have the ESB brought before an Oireachtas committee to answer questions about safety and environmental concerns. It follows the broadcast of last night's RTÉ Investigates programme. Investigations Unit • 26 Feb 20
