How severe weather events like cold snaps affect energy prices The current blast of cold weather has a strong influence on how much we pay for gas and electricity Weather • 29 Nov
Two positive steps we can take around climate action in Ireland These changes go well beyond pollution reduction and would simply make Ireland a much better place to live Ireland 2050: Tomorrow Tonight • 15 Nov
When Ireland said no to nuclear power in Co Wexford The Carnsore Point festivals in the 1970s helped put a stop to the ESB's plans for a nuclear power plant History • 09 Nov
5 tips to save money on your heating this winter Winter means having the heating on more often so here;'s how to have a comfortable home with optimal energy use Energy • 01 Nov
How can we recycle the dirty byproduct from coal power stations? The ash from burning coal in power stations can be put to good use by the construction industry Sustainability • 23 Oct
Could co-location help solve the renewable energy land squeeze? By co-locating renewable energy projects we can maximise efficiency through shared resources and infrastructure Energy • 18 Oct
How can Ireland ensure its gas and energy supplies are secure? Price is one element of energy supply we have to deal with, but physical access to gas and the security of that supply matters too. Energy • 11 Oct
What would private electricity wires mean for our energy system? History shows we would not be well served by voluntarily re-instituting a broken, disjointed approach to energy infrastructure Energy • 21 Sep
Is a winter energy crunch on the cards this year? While Europe has moved away from Russia's pipeline gas, it will still remain exposed to the volatility of global gas markets Energy • 19 Sep
Can personal experiences inform how we deal with energy poverty? Personal experiences of vulnerable households can guide strategies for ensuring energy needs are met Energy • 31 Aug
Why is Japan now releasing water from Fukushima nuclear plant? 12 years after the nuclear disaster, Japan is to start releasing treated radioactive water from the power plant Nuclear Power • 23 Aug
Why are petrol and diesel prices going up? The impact of excise on fuel prices will have to be considered by Government ahead of another winter of high heating and electricity bills Fuel Prices • 22 Aug
Why is the tide still out for wave energy in Ireland? Wave energy could provide double our electricity needs, but the sector requires long-term support, funding and policy measures Energy • 17 Aug
How do you clean a wind turbine blade? Dirt on a blade's surface can decrease a wind turbine's efficiency by up to 40% after just two weeks of operation Energy • 09 Aug
Power from the people: the world of community electricity grids Community grids would allow for higher levels of renewable electricity microgeneration and empower local renewable energy projects Energy • 02 Aug
Are electricity bills going to come down and stay down? Wholesale electricity prices have been falling since January 2023 so when can we expect to see lower household bills? Energy • 19 Jun
Is it time to phase all SUVs off Irish roads, even electric ones? Sales of SUVs could be wiping out any benefits that we're getting from the increased sales of electric cars Electric Cars • 10 May
Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban Transport • 05 May
What will we do with millions of used electric car batteries? Used EV batteries still have a considerable amount of capacity left and can be repurposed for energy storage Energy • 24 Apr
How virtual power plants can help meet soaring energy demands Virtual power plants are essential if we are to diversify our power grid, maintain reliability and reduce the risk of price shocks Energy • 19 Apr
7 ways to recycle heat and reduce carbon emissions Once you realise just how much heat is out there, waiting to be reused, the problem of decarbonising heating doesn't seem so mighty Energy • 14 Apr
7 things you should know about carbon capture Carbon capture can play a key role in meeting our energy and climate goals, but how does it work? Climate Change • 14 Apr
Where are the best places for EV charging points? As electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids become more and more popular the debate around charging infrastructure continues Electric Cars • 12 Apr
Is nuclear fusion capable of being a revolutionary energy source? A fusion energy source certainly has many attractive features, but there are immense technical challenges involved Physics • 29 Mar
When will my electricity bills start to come down? For bills to start coming down rather than going up, we need stability in the market and this depends on three conditions Energy • 21 Mar
