National Energy Security Framework sets out the government’s response to the impacts of the war in Ukraine on the energy system in Ireland
The government today launched the National Energy Security Framework, which provides an overarching and comprehensive response to Ireland’s energy security needs in the context of the war in Ukraine. The Framework sets out how the government can support households and businesses, with a particular focus on protecting those most at risk of fuel poverty, how it is […]
Farmer Co-operation Central To Achieving Ireland’s Electricity Future – IFA
IFA President Tim Cullinan said it’s paramount that both EirGrid and the ESB fully recognise and respect that the co-operation of farmers is essential to the development of grid infrastructure in Ireland. Meeting the 500MW micro-generation target by 2030 as outlined in the EirGrid Roadmap ‘Shaping our Electricity Future’ can only be achieved with […]
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions decrease as coal and peat in electricity is phased out
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 4.5 per cent in 2019. This is the largest annual reduction in emissions since 2011. Despite the decrease, Ireland is still not on the pathway required to meet future targets and a climate neutral economy. Energy Industries emissions decreased by 11 per cent with a significant decrease in coal […]
Ireland 3rd most expensive for household electricity in EU
Ireland had the third highest household* electricity prices in the EU (€25.4 per 110kWh) in the second half of 2014. The most expensive rates were in Denmark (€30.4 per 100 kWh) and Germany (€29.7 per 100 kWh) during the same period, according to figures released by Eurostat today. The EU average cost for household electricity […]
Generating Energy in Ireland – an open letter to An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD
Dear Taoiseach, Here is a draft plan for power generation, job creation, and energy security in Ireland. I would welcome serious discussion and action in order to make it happen. Central to realising the goals is the retention in full of the ESB, Bord Gais, and Coillte, for vital infrastructure and control. In Ireland we […]
