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Energy Crisis
Energy emissions at lowest level in 30 years, SEAI says
Emissions by commercial services sector including data centres up 6.9 per cent in 2023
Time for Europe and Ireland to get their own houses in order
Ireland has the financial resources and skills necessary to unlock our economic potential, arguably for the first time in the State’s history
Euro zone inflation rises to 2.3% in November
Price pressures surpass European Central Bank’s target for first time since August
Meet the woman on a mission to heat Ireland’s homes and slash emissions
Certa managing director Orla Stevens gave up on her dream of being a famous radio broadcaster, but now leads major fuel supplier
Ireland’s failure to investigate floating wind farms is shameful
Are Irish winds and waves so different that we have to re-invent wind energy technology?
The cost of living is a big election issue even if price rises are slowing
The outgoing government handled some elements of the cost-of-living crisis well, but failed miserably in other areas
Old habits die hard as Angela Merkel keeps tight hold on information in memoir
Reluctance to elaborate on the personal and political was key to the chancellor’s political longevity. It is a trait she struggles to escape in her book Freedom
Ireland can cope with data centres and should build more, Greencoat says
International Energy Agency expects data centres to consume 32% of total electricity in Ireland by 2026
Donald Trump’s return is a blow to global response to the climate crisis
The US president-elect showed himself in awe of the power of Hurricane Helene - but did not dare to consider why that September storm was so destructive
Energy switching rates are under 20% despite potential for savings - CRU report
Customers who switched every year for the last four years could have saved €946 on electricity, €775 on gas or €2,018 on dual fuel costs
A hassle-free way to save at least €300 on your energy bills
Switching gas or electricity provider offers simple savings with no real downside
Rapid decline in inflation owes much to base effects
Latest flash estimate for the harmonised index of consumer prices puts annualised rate of price growth in economy in October at 0.1%
Having a million EVs by 2030 is an illusion - we cannot even meet existing electricity demand
The march towards complete dependence on electricity as the only available energy source seems to be inexorable. And yet we in Ireland have narrowed our options to a dangerous degree
Ireland has most expensive net electricity prices in the EU
Eurostat figures show State is second only to Germany in high price of electricity
Lobby group calls for dedicated energy minister
Eamon Ryan’s brief is too broad, says Industry group Fuels for Ireland in call for dedicated government department
Hikes to energy levies adding up to €13,000 to annual bill for supermarkets
Convenience and grocery store group call on Government to initiate ‘urgent review’ into the range of charges
Irish inflation drops to 0.7% in September amid steep reduction in energy prices
Inflation now mostly concentrated in restaurants and hotels where prices were up 3.9% for the year
Irish electricity prices have almost tripled in 12 years, in Scandinavian countries they pay half, why?
With this week’s budget, the Government is treating the symptoms rather than tackling the causes of high energy prices
EU warns State on green energy directive
Republic should have introduce new rules accelerating permitting last July
Budget 2025 Q&A: Your PAYE tax breaks, mortgage relief and employee gift limit queries answered
Dominic Coyle of The Irish Times and Beryl Power from PwC answered readers’ questions in our post-budget live blog which has now finished. You can read back on all the questions and answers below
Most A-rated homes are in wealthy areas, while renters are stuck with higher heating bills
Energy is yet another area where the poor pay more, not just in monetary terms, but in health outcomes and quality of life
Energy credits and welfare lump-sums would be part of €1.5bn cost-of-living budget package
Budget 2025: Energy credits will be worth less than the three payments of €150 rolled out in last year’s budget.
Energy costs a worry for small and medium enterprises in advance of winter
Companies concerned that customers can no longer afford further price rises, putting further pressure on margins
Winter is coming at a cost but there are ways to save
People will likely be paying at least €1,000 more between now and next September for energy than they did in 2021
Energia boss Ian Thom: ‘Why have an unnecessary dichotomy between growth and sustainability?’
Energy transition `represents a huge opportunity for us’, claims Energia boss
My apartment is costing me a fortune to heat. What can I do?
Property Clinic: While apartments were historically considered more energy efficient than individual houses, many older units are now in need of an upgrade
Is it time to turn on the heating? Once you do, it’s hard to go back
Delaying switching it on until you really need it will be kinder to your pocket and the planet
Battery technology leap comes into play in power plant planning dispute with stud farm
Strategic Power Projects lodges redesigned plan for battery storage system
Electricity bills to rise by €100 a year as regulator backs standing charge increase
Regulator raises network charges to fund €1.4bn maintenance and investment of grid and power distribution systems
Data centres not to blame for electricity squeeze, expert claims
Planning consultancy says problems due to State failures rather than inherent issues with ‘whipping boy’ data centres
A general election is coming - prepare to be bribed for your vote
Government is planning another round of once-off household supports while struggling to keep permanent spending under control
CSO study highlights steep increases in food and energy prices since 2016
Households are spending a lower proportion of their total expenditure on housing costs, including rents
Corrib Gas operator’s challenge to windfall energy tax referred to EU court
Vermilion says tax brought in to address spike in energy profits after Ukraine war started is contrary to law
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