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SSE has today reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of almost £2.14 billion in the year to the end of March

SSE cuts its investment expectations by £3 billion

British utility SSE has today cut its five-year investment plans by £3 billion, citing a changing macroeconomic environment across the energy sector.

Business • 21 May

SSE Airtricity said a typical electricity customer's bill will increase by 10.5%, and a typical gas customers' bills rising by 8.4% from April 2.

SSE Airtricity to hike electricity, gas prices from April

SSE Airtricity has announced it is increasing energy prices for both electricity and gas customers from 2 April.

Business • 28 Feb

This is the second time this year that SSE Airtricity has reduced its prices paid by customers

SSE Airtricity price cut of 10% comes into effect

Electricity and gas price cuts for customers of SSE Airtricity who are on variable tariffs will come into effect today.

Business • 01 Jul 24

The reduction will kick in at the start of July

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

The changes will take effect from 1 February

Charity calls on more energy firms to cut prices

The Head of Social Justice at the Society of St Vincent de Paul has welcomed news of cuts in energy prices but said she wants other suppliers to follow suit.

Business • 12 Dec 23

SSE has reported adjusted earnings per share of 37 pence for the first six months of the year

SSE posts half-year profit above expectations

SSE has lifted its capital investment expectations by about 14% for its net zero programme for five years until 2026/27 after the power generator and network operator's half-year profit topped its forecast.

Business • 15 Nov 23

Activ8 CEO Ciaran Marron said the expansion represented the company's commitment to the market

Activ8 opens new Naas depot as part of expansion

Solar installation company Activ8 has opened a new depot in Naas, Co Kildare, which it says marks a significant expansion in its business.

Business • 25 Oct 23

SSE said it continues to see a subdued performance in its renewables business

SSE sees weaker H1 profit on subdued renewables output

British power generator and network operator SSE said today it expects to report half-year adjusted earnings of at least 30 pence per share, without specifying an upper end to the outlook.

Business • 04 Oct 23

SSE Airtricit said its price cuts will see a typical dual fuel customer save €384.55 (including VAT) a year

SSE Airtricity latest energy firm to cut prices

SSE Airtricity is the latest utility provider to announce price reductions, saying it will cut its electricity and gas prices from 1 November.

Business • 08 Sep 23

SSE lifts annual earnings outlook

Power company SSE has today lifted its annual earnings expectations, helped by continued strong performance of its flexible generation plant.

Business • 30 Mar 23

SSE Airtricity provides energy to more than 700,000 homes and businesses across the island of Ireland

SSE Airtricity to forego profits to support customers

SSE Airtricity has confirmed it expects the business to forego all profits this financial year as it provides support for its domestic customers during the cost of living crisis.

Business • 16 Nov 22

The initiative will see the company install 30 EV charging hubs, which will be powered by 100% green electricity.

SSE to install 30 EV charging hubs across the country

SSE Airtricity is to spend €35 million rolling out "ultra-rapid" electric vehicle charging hubs across the country.

Business • 11 Nov 22

The partnership between Activ8 and SSE Airtricity has delivered over 3,000 domestic solar installations this year

Activ8 Solar Energies HQ opens in Carrickmacross

The headquarters of Activ8 Solar Energies in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, has been officially opened by Taoiseach Micheál Martin today.

Business • 30 Aug 22

A typical customer's gas bill will rise by as much as €1.40 per day

SSE Airtricity announces further energy price increases

SSE Airtricity has announced that it is to increase prices for its customers from 1 October, with average electricity bills to rise by over 35%, and gas bills to increase by 39%.

Ireland • 26 Aug 22

PrepayPower electricity prices to rise by almost 10%

Energy provider PrepayPower is to increase its electricity prices by nearly 10% from next month.

Business • 01 Jun 22

SSE Airtricity said it will increase its residential electricity prices by 24% and gas prices by 32.3% from 1 May

Airtricity electricity prices to rise 24%, gas by 32%

SSE Airtricity has become the latest energy provider to increase its prices for both electricity and gas.

Business • 01 Apr 22

Based on an address or Eircode, Gamma said AddressLink delivers details on the potential perils relating to a specific building

Gamma to expand team as it rolls out AddressLink

Gamma, the location intelligence company has said it plans to expand its team across Ireland as it rolls out its new service AddressLink.

Business • 10 Jan 22

Iberdrola also increased its prices in April and July of this year

Iberdrola to increase energy prices from January 1

Iberdrola Ireland said it will increase its gas and electriciy prices from January 1, becoming the latest energy supplier to announce price hikes.

Business • 01 Dec 21

SSE Airtricity said its price hikes will see a typical household bill increase by 9% on average

SSE Airtricity to raise energy prices from December 1

SSE Airtricity said it will increase its standard household gas and electricity prices from December 1, becoming the latest energy provider to raise prices in recent weeks.

Business • 29 Oct 21

47% still see cost as the main hurdle in reducing their carbon footprint

Most firms believe they are 'environmentally friendly'

85% of businesses consider themselves environmentally friendly, according to a new survey by SSE Airtricity.

Business • 28 Jun 21

SSE Airtricity said its price freeze will hopefully bring a small piece of reassurance to homes across the country

SSE Airtricity promises winter price freeze

SSE Airtricity said today that it will freeze its electricity and gas prices for customers during the winter months.

Business • 22 Oct 20

The new partnership will see Microsoft and SSE Airtricity install and manage the internet-connected solar panels in 27 primary and secondary schools across the country

Microsoft and SSE Airtricity in schools energy project

Microsoft Ireland and SSE Airtricity have announced a new renewable energy project to enable schools to power classrooms using energy generated from their own roof.

Business • 28 Sep 20

SSE agrees £500m deal with Ovo Group

SSE, one of Britain's big six energy suppliers, said it had agreed to sell its energy services unit to OVO Group for £500m, including debt, as it looks to focus on renewable energy and electricity networks.

Business • 13 Sep 19

SSE has missed analysts' expectations for annual profit figures

SSE misses on profit, flags 2019 risks as costs rise

British energy supplier SSE said today that annual earnings fell more than a third as it battled stiff competition.

Business • 22 May 19

SSE Renewables will comprise around 4 gigawatts of SSE's existing renewable assets such as hydropower, onshore wind and several stakes in offshore wind projects

SSE to consolidate renewables business as profits slump

UK energy supplier SSE said it plans to create a new company that will include its renewable energy assets in the UK and Ireland.

Business • 14 Nov 18