You might think a planning application for a windfarm is good news. You’d be wrong
Planned demolition of the €200 million Derrybrien windfarm will lead to destruction of potential green energy source for 30,000 homes
Energy Crisis
Housing targets to be missed this year and next, says ESRI
Think tank tells Oireachtas that while energy prices have declined since start of Ukraine war, Irish prices ‘remain at high levels’
We need to talk about AI’s staggering ecological impact
A ChatGPT query is estimated to consume about five times more electricity than a simple web search
Why are food prices going up? Who is profiting and what can be done about it?
A family spending €150 a week on groceries in 2020 are now spending €225, or well over €3,000 a year more for exactly the same stuff
Where is the value in increasing the Help-to-Buy scheme threshold?
First-time buyers deserve more credible support than raising the value of homes that qualify for the scheme
Homeowners can ‘save more than €3,500 a year’ with energy-efficient technology
But initial purchase costs of money-savers such as solar panels still deter many from buying
Ireland has to get much better at building infrastructure
Impact of Ireland’s inability to deal with large infrastructure projects now being laid bare
Ireland’s grocery prices are still soaring. How can that be?
The cost-of-living crisis is still being felt painfully in the weekly shop, yet the consumer protection watchdog has found no evidence of price gouging
Republic may need to consider nuclear power to meet energy demand and climate goals, says EirGrid chairman
Other countries’ low-carbon electricity options threaten Irish competitiveness
The Irish economy is now facing turbulence. Are we prepared for the coming storm?
There are some warning signs that the corporation tax ATM could be on the verge of running out of cash
Ireland losing ground to US and Europe, IDA warns
Investment agency said energy prices need to fall and secure energy supply is ‘imperative’ to attract companies to Ireland
Wholesale electricity prices surged 26% in year to April, says CSO
Conclusion of gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine has contributed to higher energy prices this year
Europe’s grid gridlock leaves us vulnerable to blackouts
Outdated grid infrastructure, planning delays and political inertia stalling progress to a renewable-driven future for energy generation
Power outage update: Spain declares state of emergency; Portugal grid operator says issue caused by rare phenomenon
Dublin Airport operator says 13 flights have been cancelled in connection with European disruptions
Electricity prices dip in March but are 52% higher than a year ago
Official figures show charges remained higher than last year
DCC shares fall as €1.22bn sale of healthcare unit undershoots expectations
Dublin-based group moved in November to abandon its conglomerate roots to focus on energy
Ardnacrusha at 100: What could happen if Ireland showed similar ambition today and invested 20% of national budget in energy?
Spending €24bn on projects such as upgrading the grid and electrifying transport and heating could transform the nation
Offshore grid for Irish, Celtic and North seas closer to delivery
Joint development can be ‘key step for Europe’s energy future’ and climate neutrality
Consumers could face €1,000 increase in bills across energy, broadband and other areas from this week
Surge in costs for health insurance, energy, television, broadband and mobile phones
How can homes be futureproofed to deal with power outages caused by extreme weather?
Will traditional heating methods return to new builds or will backup generators become commonplace?
Energy bills: Jack Chambers rules out once-off supports for households in budget despite rising prices
Bills remain 90% higher for gas and 60% higher for electricity compared with pre-energy crisis prices
Taoiseach attends two summits as tensions over Ukraine and Gaza escalate
Opposition will be keenly watching outcome of Brussels meeting to respond to any new defence commitments
Consumers to face more pain as SSE Airtricity raises gas and electricity prices
The change will see the average electricity bill increase by about €172 per year, while a typical gas bill will go up by €113
Wholesale electricity prices rise 67.7% to highest level in over two years
Provisional figures for the first half of February show wholesale prices remain at a similar high level, with more pain coming for consumers
Power demand set to accelerate in a ‘new era of electricity’
Annual consumption predicted to rise 4% a year by 2027
Ryanair grows profits tenfold, while Aer Lingus cabin and ground crew seek talks on pay deal
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Volatile natural gas prices spark concerns of hikes in energy bills
European stocks at historic lows as cold weather bites
State needs to invest in Navy and Air Corps to beef up our ability to protect vital undersea connections
Security of our vital marine interconnectors must be given high priority
Yuno Energy CEO Cathal Fay: ‘Starting from zero, €600m in revenues is not so bad’
Yuno Energy has gone from a standing start 15 years ago to a business offering some of the best rates on electricity and gas, with annual revenues hitting €600m
Economy going through ‘moderation’ in growth with employment to slow, Ibec says
Business lobby group’s latest economic outlook is forecasting GDP growth of 1.7% this year and 2.1% in 2026
Floating offshore wind is ready to deliver for Ireland
Decisions taken now will shape our prosperity for decades. There is no room for further procrastination
Gas consumption hits record levels in December
Almost 90% of energy was imported as cold weather came in
Government must tackle green energy challenges, Norwegian firm warns
Electricity multinational Statkraft calls for greater security of electricity supply and the meeting of climate targets
Wholesale electricity prices rise 19% in 12 months
CSO figures suggest prices remain 62.3 per cent lower than the peak that occurred in August 2022
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