# Energy

This year

2023

THE MORNING LEAD

North Sea Summit: Ireland and UK need to cooperate on offshore wind energy, says Eamon Ryan

A report by

Lauren Boland

Nine countries have agreed to ramp up capacity for harnessing offshore wind to generate power.

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Apr 24th 2023, 7:54 PM

# district heating

Should we use data centres to heat our homes - or is it greenwashing?

The waste heat from data centres can be used for climate-friendly heating systems – but data centres are major energy consumers.

23.8k

Apr 15th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Nuclear Energy

Germany to power down its last nuclear reactors today

The country is exiting atomic power even as it seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and manage an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.

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Apr 15th 2023, 12:54 PM

# Solar Energy

VAT rate on supply and installation of solar panels to be abolished

The move is expected to be signed off by the Government this week.

39.7k

Apr 2nd 2023, 11:42 AM

# energy costs

Ryan says windfall tax will help with electricity bills, but fails to commit to more energy credits

It is intended that the legislation would be enacted before the summer recess and first proceeds are expected to be collected in September.

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Mar 21st 2023, 3:37 PM

# UK Budget

'Brexit pubs guarantee' and free childcare, what was in the UK's Budget?

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer has frozen the duty on draught pints and promised up to 30 hours per week of free childcare for eligible households.

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Mar 15th 2023, 5:22 PM

# Energy prices

Finance minister tells energy companies to 'treat customers equally' and reduce household bills

Senior members of government have said another energy credit is a possibility in winter if prices have not fallen.

16.1k

Mar 3rd 2023, 8:53 AM

# Energy prices

Coveney: Electric Ireland 'should answer questions' on price cut for businesses and not households

The energy provider announced that energy bills would decrease for businesses from Wednesday, but not for residential customers.

12.1k

Feb 28th 2023, 10:35 AM

# energy costs

Electric Ireland to cut business' bills from Wednesday but no change for households

An average decrease of 10% is set to take effect on electricity bills for small and medium enterprises.

12.7k

Feb 27th 2023, 2:43 PM

# Electricity

Darragh O'Brien says other energy companies should follow Pinergy's example and cut prices

The change, which kicks in on 31 March, will result in a 7.1% decrease to the typical household cost.

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Feb 20th 2023, 1:46 PM

# Power

2022 among 'most challenging' years for energy sector, watchdog to tell politicians

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities will also outline the impact of the electricity sector on reducing customer debt.

4.7k

Jan 31st 2023, 7:00 AM

# tbess

Deadline for Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme being extended past tomorrow

Claims in relation to energy bills for September 2022 had been required to be submitted by tomorrow.

8.2k

Jan 30th 2023, 8:13 PM

# Solar Panels

Cumbersome grant system holding some back from solar PV uptake, says expert

The chair of the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation likened the experience of securing a grant to a “bureaucratic nightmare”.

23.8k

Jan 29th 2023, 7:00 AM

# rising costs

Price of wholesale electricity 93.2% higher than in November, CSO figures show

The price of electricity in December 2022 was 10.4% higher than December 2021.

12.8k

Jan 20th 2023, 11:52 AM

Last year

2022

# Ukraine

Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid

The head of Nato has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to weaponise the coming cold season.

9.0k

Nov 29th 2022, 2:26 PM

# Energy Crisis

Cabinet green lights windfall tax on energy companies

Revenue above a certain cap will be collected and used to support consumers facing expensive bills.

7.4k

Nov 22nd 2022, 1:44 PM

# Windfall levy

Cabinet expected to sign off on windfall tax on electricity companies

A memo will be brought to Cabinet tomorrow seeking to introduce a cap on market revenue on non-gas electricity generators.

14.1k

Nov 21st 2022, 9:49 PM

# Energy Crisis

As winter approaches, not all energy bill 'hardship funds' are created equal

The Journal asked a number of energy companies if like Electric Ireland, they too had set up hardship funds for customers in need.

14.1k

Oct 27th 2022, 6:00 AM

# north macedonia

EU announces €500 million energy support package for Western Balkans

The EU Commission chief is set to visit Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia in the coming days

8.9k

Oct 26th 2022, 9:49 PM

# Morning Memo

Analysis: Energy insecurity and our fracking future

The Irish Academy of Engineering has said the government’s report on Ireland’s energy security is “seriously flawed”.

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Oct 26th 2022, 12:09 PM

# Data Centres

Paschal Donohoe says data centres could not be excluded from energy scheme

The Finance Minister rounded on people who “want to chase data centres out of Ireland”.

17.1k

Oct 20th 2022, 7:21 PM

# Energy

1,000 disconnections in first half of this year as minister promises action plan in weeks

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty says 450,000 PAYG customers are being abandoned by Government.

10.5k

Oct 20th 2022, 1:28 PM

# Energy Crisis

CO2 emissions from combustion set to grow only slightly this year despite fears of big jump

In China, the world’s largest polluter, emissions will stay largely flat in 2022.

4.6k

Oct 19th 2022, 4:25 PM

# energy costs

More financial supports for struggling householders may be announced soon, Ryan indicates

The financial aid is set to be part of the upcoming Energy Poverty Strategy Review.

17.3k

Oct 19th 2022, 1:46 PM

# Energy

Ukraine says Russia 'kidnapped' two nuclear plant workers

The accusation comes as over 1,000 towns and village are without power due to Russian airstrikes

8.2k

Oct 18th 2022, 10:53 PM

# Electricity

Govt will not oppose SF motion on protections for PAYG customers and banning of disconnections

Minister Eamon Ryan is understood to be working on a new action plan.

9.3k

Oct 18th 2022, 7:14 PM

# Consumer Price Index

Annual inflation eases again slightly in September after 38-year high in July

Home heating oil was up 83.8% in the year to September.

8.1k

Oct 13th 2022, 1:01 PM

# soaring prices

Cost of living crisis: Most households intend to use their home heating less often this winter

A new poll from Red C and The Journal shows that 76% intend to delay putting the heating on.

21.1k

Oct 13th 2022, 12:05 AM

# energy costs

‘No reason’ why anyone in financial hardship should lose power this winter, McGrath says

Minister Michael McGrath told the Dáil ‘sufficient supports’ are in place to protect people.

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Oct 12th 2022, 7:42 PM

# net zero

Finland pushes forward with ditching fossil fuels in face of Russia's war and energy crisis

Decades of diversifying energy has meant Russia’s war on Ukraine hasn’t left Finland as vulnerable as other countries – but prices have still jumped.

24.4k

Oct 9th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Energy Bills

Minister meeting energy companies to discuss protections for PAYG and vulnerable customers

The minister is also discussing customers supports and charges with the service providers.

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Oct 6th 2022, 2:39 PM

# Housing

Winter eviction ban being kept under review, says Taoiseach

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has consulted with the AG on the issue.

7.4k

Oct 6th 2022, 2:27 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Consumer price inflation forecasts revised upwards to 8% by the Central Bank

A report by

Hayley Halpin

The Central Bank has published its latest quarterly bulletin today.

The Bank says energy-driven inflation is the key issue being faced currently.

The outlook for domestic growth over the coming quarters is "more challenging than was previously expected", it says.

11.9k

Oct 5th 2022, 12:05 AM

# coal

German energy giant RWE to end coal use by 2030

The decision will accelerate the closure of some of Europe’s most polluting power plants.

4.8k

Oct 4th 2022, 10:56 AM

# Cost of Living

Food businesses remaining closed early in week to save on energy costs

One bar in Dublin is switching off its heating on Tuesdays but offering a food discount to customers.

20.1k

Oct 4th 2022, 6:00 AM

# New York

Taoiseach: 'No room for energy companies exploiting crisis by hiking up standing charges'

Government is considering the matter ahead of the budget, said Micheál Martin.

19.6k

Sep 22nd 2022, 5:39 PM

# Energy

Explainer: Why a report says Ireland should build an LNG facility - and why that's controversial

The new report outlines options for measures that could improve Ireland’s energy security.

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Sep 19th 2022, 6:11 PM

# Energy Crisis

The Christmas lights in Dublin will be turned off earlier each night this year

Eamon Ryan said earlier this month that local authorities were looking at the issue of Christmas lights this winter.

23.1k

Sep 19th 2022, 3:25 PM

# Budget

Varadkar unapologetic on 'Sinn Féin manifesto' remark about Commission on taxation

‘I hope we’re not in the place where you can’t say what you think anymore in politics.’

29.3k

Sep 18th 2022, 2:35 PM

# Energy Crisis

Explainer: How can energy profits and wholesale prices both be on the rise?

ESB is the latest energy company to announce a large after-tax profit.

22.1k

Sep 17th 2022, 9:00 AM