One-third of complaints against energy suppliers upheld
Regulator dealt with 186 complex grievances last year
Will Europe’s energy crisis slow down switch to renewables or accelerate it?
Governments now talking about ramping up fossil fuel infrastructure alongside renewables
Ireland needs LNG infrastructure to ensure energy security, says regulator
Not enough safeguards in place, CRU chairperson tells Oireachtas climate committee
Energy company profits not tied to prices says watchdog
Families see 27.4% rise in bills as profits at ESB Networks increased by €74 million
Switching can save thousands on bills – energy watchdog
Commission for Regulation of Utilities says people should look to price comparison sites
Bright Energy pulls out of Irish electricity market over surging wholesale prices
Remaining 1,500 customers moved to supplier of last resort Electric Ireland
Is our open-arms policy on data centres coming back to bite us?
Net Results: Data centres’ high energy use may be to blame for loss of chip-making jobs
Data centres will use generators in case of winter power emergency – Eirgrid chief
Mark Foley says scenario ‘very unlikely’ and he expects a secure supply over winter period
Ireland could become over-reliant on natural gas from UK, watchdog warns
Commission to urge Government to consider LNG as domestic energy sources dwindle
Green energy tax to fall by a third for households and businesses
Households’ electricity levy will fall to €4.30 a month from €6.52 in October
One in three complaints against energy companies upheld
Flogas and Panda Power had the highest number of complaints per 10,000 customers,
Electricity prices to rise during transition to low carbon, regulator says
Grid will continue to need natural gas to secure electricity supply, CRU says
Unpaid energy bills of €90m racked up by families in pandemic
Temporary ban on cutting off customers’ gas and electricity supply to be lifted on June 1st
Families and employers face mounting arrears on electricity bills
Regulator to lift ban on electricity and gas disconnections from June
More than one in ten say Covid has reduced ability to pay utility bills
One fifth concerned about impact on usage, study finds
Watchdog upholds 34% of complaints against energy suppliers
Electric Ireland had highest volume of complaints upheld against it
Consumers not shopping around for gas and electricity deals
Regulator concerned at decline in switching rates as suppliers increase prices
Half of Irish consumers never switch energy provider – survey
Regulator concern at lack of consumer engagement with measures for vulnerable customers
Gas and electricity customers not switching are losing cash
Failing to change supplier over last four years has cost consumers almost €1,700
Largest share of utility complaints upheld against Electric Ireland
Pinergy had a high level of complaints relative to market share, CRU found
Utilities regulator paid €202,000 in bonuses to staff last year
Commission for Regulation of Utilities reduced its deficit to €1.09m as revenues increased by 6% to €15.9m
Electricity smart meters: first phase of €1.1bn changeover announced
Smart meters will help customers make better choices about their consumption
Energy regulator gives thumbs-up to Bonkers.ie and Switcher.ie
Regulator recently carried out an audit on the websites as part of accreditation process
Every home and business to get smart electricity meter
Devices will provide ‘real-time’ electricity consumption information and end meter-reading house calls
Consumers could save up to €330 by switching energy provider
Commission for Energy Regulation report highlights the financial benefits of ‘switching’
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