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Wednesday 21 October 2020
Stormont Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said it will create a 400kv overhead electricity line connecting with the Republic of Ireland.
Electric Ireland is set to increase prices by an average of 3.4% from October.
We examine the key roadblocks that have limited small-scale solar power and if enough is now being done to hit impending EU targets.
The areas most affected include North and East Cork, Tipperary, East Limerick, East Galway, Roscommon and Leitrim.
A Status Orange wind warning is currently in place for Galway and Mayo.
People are being warned to never use ESB poles to hang outdoor Christmas lights.
Strict new coronavirus measures are coming into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
There aren’t many, but there are elements that will be fine in a no-deal Brexit.
The project will link Ireland’s electricity network to France via an underwater connection and is expected to be completed by 2026
Two Argentine power companies confirmed that the failure knocked out electricity throughout Argentina.
The electricity utility has said dangerous situations have been created in the past by doing so.
Multiple weather warnings are in place.
A total of 1,437 electric vehicles were registered so far this year.
It is the second time the company has raised its prices in the last year.
The ESB said it had crews working to restore power in affected areas.
Authorities said they ordered forced outages to reduce the risk of the entire grid failing.
It has been announced that a major offshore windfarm beside Louth plans to begin commercial operations in the early-2020s.
The €1 billion underwater electricity cable linking Ireland and France is expected be finished by 2025/2026.
ESB Networks said it expects to restore power to the majority of areas by tonight.
The minister said Brexit is “the biggest obstacle” facing the proposed energy project.
The Minister for Communications confirmed that the interconnector would be constructed even in the event of a hard Brexit.
Contact with overhead electricity wires is extremely dangerous and can be fatal.
People have been warned to stay away from fallen power lines.
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Panda Power and Pinergy have become the latest Irish energy companies to up their prices.
The company is increasing its residential electricity prices and residential gas prices from 1 August.
The company said the decision to raise prices was made in response to sustained increases in wholesale energy costs on global markets.
ESB is estimating that 8pm tomorrow is the soonest time that any power outages can be repaired.
Pinergy has extended its friendly hours until Tuesday and Electric Ireland said there are emergency measures if people are stuck.
The fault also caused significant delays to train services.
The plan would link electricity stations in Meath and Tyrone.
Energia is increasing its household electricity prices by 3.9% from 1 December 2017.
Here’s what you need to know about power outages, public transport and fallen trees.
ESB is warning some households will be without power for up to 10 days.
Electric Ireland is increasing its household electricity prices by 4% from 1 February 2018.
The researchers in UL also found they could generate electricity from a protein found in egg whites and the milk of mammals.
Three in five Irish households were forced to borrow to meet the costs of essential bills last year, according to a spokesperson for Switcher.ie.
All old electricity meters are to be replaced in what’s described as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ project.
A new government consultation wants feedback on how we fund sustainable energy in Ireland.
It was announced that the Public Service Obligation levy is being increased by 30%.
Some 3,000 homes were without power.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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