Tuesday 24 May, 2022
As restrictions lifted in 2021, energy use and related emissions moved in the opposite direction of climate goals.
The figures show that data centres are now consuming more electricity than rural homes.
The European Commission is proposing a new package of sanctions to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
EU ministers today discussed plans for a possible oil embargo to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine.
Concerns were raised about turf not being available for sale in shops, particularly given the energy crisis and rising inflation.
Reduced VAT, extra fuel allowance, and €20 million towards solar panels for households with medical equipment are among the new measures.
Households could receive an additional three weeks payment of the fuel allowance as part of the proposed measures.
Varadkar confirmed that Government will bring forward new measures and “nothing is off the table”.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said yesterday that “energy efficiency makes sense at any time”.
A new report warns that Ireland urgently needs to diversify its sources of energy.
The Journal spoke to Irish MEPs about what they believe must be done to reduce energy dependency on Russia while also protecting the climate and supply.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will also bring a memo to Cabinet on the Government’s Women’s’ Action Plan.
A new study said that heat pumps play a “crucial role” in decarbonising homes, businesses and industry in Ireland.
Only 6% of the energy required for heating and cooling in Ireland came from renewable sources in 2020.
The rising cost of living is ‘hurting people in the pocket’, said Leo Varadkar.
More money will be available to foot some of the cost for people to install heat pumps, insulation and solar panels.
At least five Irish MEPs said last month that they plan to oppose the contentious proposal.
Sanctions on Russia – or an invasion of Ukraine – could interrupt gas supply to Europe.
Andy Farrell is sure that Gavin Coombes will be looking to prove a point.
The impact of data centres on the grid has come under scrutiny amid concerns about emissions reductions and energy supply.
The divisive proposal would classify natural gas and nuclear power as sustainable investments.
Police “confiscated 272 different anti-miner devices used for the production of Bitcoin”, a statement said.
An EU proposal on labelling gas and nuclear as “green” has caused controversy.
If a majority of member states back the proposal, it will become EU law, coming into effect from 2023.
The CRU reserves the right to block new data centres in the future to “protect security of supply”.
Ireland, Germany, Austria and Denmark are among those that opposed an energy proposal submitted by France and Spain.
It was announced in the Budget this week that the Fuel Allowance would increase by €5 per week.
Data centres are ‘disproportionately’ adding to Ireland’s energy demands, an Oireachtas Committee has heard.
Households supplied by Electric Ireland will see their electricity bill increase by 9.3% next month.
Questions around the security of Ireland’s electricity supply have been brought into sharp focus.
The Social Democrats TD says we must pause development of data centres until we know if our energy infrastructure can cope with them.
In this week’s podcast, we look at what’s behind these fears, and how the supply of electricity works.
The price of electricity, gas and fuel in Ireland have increased by 19.6% in the last year.
The Reds have lost five of their last seven matches.
The six-week restrictions begin tomorrow.
Andy Friend’s coaching ticket formalised some processes in their training week, but left players to their own devices come matchday.
From TheJournal.ie
Amid major shifts in the energy market, Michael Phelan’s GridBeyond has spotted an opportunity.
