Bord Gáis Energy planning ammonia power plant in Cork Bord Gáis Energy (BGE), along with partners, is planning to build a new ammonia fired electricity generation facility in Cork. Business • 29 Nov
EU Commission announces electricity grid action plan The EU's energy commissioner Kadri Simson has announced an action plan to overhaul its 40-year-old electricity infrastructure to meet new renewable energy demands as the … Business • 28 Nov
Yuno cuts electricity rate for customers who fix price Energy supplier Yuno has announced a new, lower electricity price for customers who lock into the agreed rate for 12 months. Business • 27 Nov
Slane Irish Whiskey signs renewable electricity deal Flogas Enterprise has signed a deal with Slane Irish Whiskey which will see the energy company supply the distillery with renewable electricity. Business • 17 Nov
Energy regulator was warned about impact of moratoriums The energy regulator was warned that some people were using winter moratoriums on power disconnections to "game" the system and run up large unpaid bills … Business • 01 Nov
Energy generation sources remain stable in September Gas was responsible for generating 46% of Ireland's electricity in September, amid mild, sunny and wet weather. Business • 05 Oct
Oil prices climb further amid concerns over supply US oil futures jumped to their highest in more than a year today as a drop in crude stocks in the United States added to … Business • 28 Sep
Latest renewable energy auction results "disappointing" The body representing the wind energy sector here has described as "extremely disappointing" the results of the latest auction of renewable power. Business • 26 Sep
Delays threaten decarbonisation targets NTR boss warns Ireland and Europe are really going to struggle to meet decarbonisation targets due to delays and uncertainty that every single renewable energy project and transmission … Business • 22 Sep
Unlikely energy prices will return to 2020 levels - CRU It is unlikely that households will see energy prices return to the previous low levels seen in 2020 and 2021 over the coming months, a … Business • 21 Sep
Wholesale energy prices fell again in August Wholesale electricity prices continued their decline in August compared to prices last year, according to the latest report published by the Single Electricity Market Operator … Business • 15 Sep
Biomethane could replace a quarter of natural gas use More than a quarter of natural gas used in Ireland could be replaced by biomethane, a new study has found. Business • 07 Sep
UrbanVolt secures €26m investment from Verdane Commercial solar provider UrbanVolt has secured a €26m investment from European growth equity investment firm Verdane. Business • 31 Aug
Energy regulator extends customer protection measures Measures put in place by the utilities regulator last winter to protect vulnerable customers struggling with high energy prices are to be extended into this … Business • 29 Aug
Pinergy announces another cut to electricity prices Energy provider Pinergy has announced a second cut to its standard residential electricity prices. Business • 28 Aug
High charge: Energy prices set to fall, but not by much There's growing optimism that energy prices will start to fall soon – but consumers shouldn't get their hopes up for a dramatic decline in their … Business • 27 Aug
IEA warns oil prices could rise further this year OPEC+ supply cuts could erode oil inventories in the rest of this year, potentially driving prices even higher, before economic headwinds limit global demand growth … Business • 11 Aug
One third of country's July energy supplied by wind Around a third of the country's energy needs in July was supplied by wind generation, the latest wind energy report from Wind Energy Ireland showed. Business • 08 Aug
Gas demand 9% lower in June compared to last year Warmer weather and the ending of the academic year in education institutions led to demand for gas dropping by 10% in June compared to May. Business • 27 Jul
Up to five new electricity interconnectors planned The construction of an additional electricity interconnector to Britain by 2030 is one of a number of key plans contained in a new policy on … Business • 26 Jul
Energy regulator asks public for input on new strategy The gas and electricity regulator has called for evidence and input from the public and business before finalising a new energy demand strategy that will … Business • 21 Jun
Paper warns of transport disruption due to energy loss Urban transport services would have to be massively curtailed with people asked to walk or cycle in the event of a major loss or outage … Business • 19 Jun
Wholesale electricity prices drop again in May Prices on the wholesale electricity market fell again in May, according to the latest figures from the Single Electricity Market Operator (SEMO) which runs the … Business • 08 Jun
Barryroe Offshore seeks funding from big shareholders Energy exploration company, Barryroe Offshore Energy, has said it is engaging with its largest shareholders regarding potentially providing future funding to the company. Business • 08 Jun
TBESS claims for May-Sep can now be submitted - Revenue Businesses are now able to make claims for support for their energy bills for the period between May 1st and July 31st under the Temporary … Business • 29 May
